Aluminium Bahrain B.S.C. (Alba)’s CEO, Ali Al Baqali, was a featured speaker at the CEO Panel titled Industry Insights from Aluminium Primary Producers during the Fastmarkets International Aluminium Conference 2024, held from 10-12 September in Athens, Greece.
Joining senior executives from Hongqiao Group and Century Aluminium, Al Baqali addressed key issues facing the aluminium industry, including the rising costs of smelters, the increasing demand for value-added products, the implications of the EU's Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM), carbon emissions reduction, and supply chain sustainability.
He also discussed the broader challenges and future outlook for the industry.
Al Baqali further highlighted market trends in the Middle East and North Africa, introduced Alba’s EternAlTM low-carbon aluminium product line, and spoke on Bahrain’s government initiatives toward achieving Net Zero Emissions by 2060.
During his time in Athens, Al Baqali also visited Elval, one of Alba’s clients, to explore their production processes, sustainability efforts, and discuss potential market dynamics and future collaboration opportunities.
Alba CEO highlights market trends in the aluminium industry
Alba’s CEO Ali Al Baqali was a featured speaker at the CEO Panel. (Image source: Alba)
