Sohar Aluminium Awareness and Education Informative Session

On 29 April, Sohar Aluminium Environment, Health and Safety (EHS) representatives presented to Government officials, involved in health and environment, an awareness and educational informative session on the steps taken by the company to protect the environment.

The objective of this meeting was to ensure that the Government officials from the various agencies understand Sohar Aluminium’s commitment to EHS through its processes, and to listen to any key concerns on EHS.

Mr. Rick Hynes, Sohar Aluminium’s EHS Manager, said “We were very pleased to meet the Government officials. By meeting with our stakeholders, we establish a relationship of trust and provide them with transparent and correct information.”

“In the near future, the company is planning to meet other key stakeholders such as the Walis of Sohar and Liwa, their communities, and Women’s associations of Sohar and Liwa”.

“These meetings help in preparing the community for the smelter start up and will establish a regular mechanism with key stakeholders for dealing with concerns”.

Sohar Aluminium’s shareholders are Oman Oil Company, Abu Dhabi Water & Electricity Authority, and Alcan. The company was established in September 2004 to construct and operate a single AP35 potline aluminium smelter with an associated power plant.

The smelter is targeted to start its first production of hot metal in 2008.