Athens, Ali Al Baqali, CEO of Aluminium Bahrain BSC (Alba), participated in the CEO panel titled 'Industry Insights from Aluminium Primary Producers' at the Fastmarkets International Aluminium Conference 2024. The event is being held from 10-12 September in Greece. Joining top executives from Hongqiao Group and Century Aluminium, Al Baqali discussed critical issues facing the aluminum industry to include addressing rising smelter costs and the growing demand for value-added products, the impact of the EU's Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM), carbon emissions reduction, and supply chain sustainability as well as industry challenges and future prospects. He also highlighted market dynamics in the Middle East and North Africa, Alba's EternAlTM - its Low carbon aluminium product-line and Bahrain's government efforts toward achieving Net Zero Emissions by 2060. The CEO also visited Elval, one of Alba's customers to gain insights into their production processes and sustainability initiatives as well as t o discuss market dynamics and future collaboration opportunities. Source: Bahrain News Agency
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