Aluminium Smelter

Qinghai Yellow River, Yellow River Hydropower Recycled Aluminium

China, People's Republic of

CarbonChain Rating

Green

Operator

Yellow River Hydropower Recycled Aluminium

Emissions Intensity

Energy Intensity

Supply Chain

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