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RUSAL Commissions World’s First Inert Anode Electrolyser, Opening Path to Large-Scale Green Aluminium Production

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New Delhi, March 16, 2026:

RUSAL has officially commissioned the world’s first industrial inert anode electrolyser, moving the technology from experimental trials to commercial application. This breakthrough offers a blueprint for decarbonizing existing smelters by replacing carbon anodes with a process that emits pure oxygen instead of $CO_2$. For every tonne of aluminium produced, the unit releases approximately 900 kg of oxygen, effectively eliminating direct greenhouse gas emissions from the smelting stage, the company said in a press release. 

The strategic importance of this milestone centers on its compatibility with current industrial assets. RUSAL, which operates thousands of electrolysers across its various smelters, views this launch as the inaugural phase of a massive modernization effort. By integrating these inert anodes into its existing facilities rather than requiring entirely new plants, the company is establishing a realistic pathway to produce green aluminium at scale throughout its Russian production hubs. This transition is designed to meet the growing global demand for low-carbon materials as international regulators tighten restrictions on embedded carbon footprints.

The technology has already proven its durability outside of the laboratory setting. Since 2017, the company has systematically refined the process, yielding approximately 6,000 tonnes of commercial-grade aluminium and maintaining high standards for both process stability and product quality. RUSAL’s low-carbon brand, ALLOW INERTA, is already making its way into global supply chains. Recent achievements include the production of Russia’s first aluminium can featuring 64% recycled content and the 2025 shipment of a 25-tonne batch to a major Chinese foil manufacturer, proving the material’s readiness for diverse applications ranging from automotive parts to food packaging.

Evgenii Nikitin, CEO of RUSAL

Reflecting on the successful transition to industrial use, Evgenii Nikitin, CEO of RUSAL, emphasized the broader implications for the industry and its customers. “We have completed industrial trials and achieved stable production of commercial-grade aluminium using inert anodes,”

Nikitin stated. “Now we are taking the next step: launching the first electrolyser as part of our broader modernization programme. This is about scale — proving that we can replace mass-market technology with a true zero-carbon solution across existing infrastructure. For our customers, that means access to aluminium that helps them build the greenest possible value chains and meet any current regulatory requirements.”

The commissioning of this unit signals that the complete decarbonization of aluminium production is no longer a distant theoretical goal but an active industrial reality. By proving the technology can be scaled and integrated into existing assets, RUSAL is positioning itself at the forefront of the sustainable supply chain transition. As the industry watches this first unit’s performance, the success of the ALLOW INERTA brand suggests that zero-emission smelting is poised to become the new standard for manufacturers seeking to lead in a low-carbon economy. Home Page

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