Written question asked by Richard Page (Conservative) on Tuesday, 18 May 2004, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 26 May 2004. It was answered by Baroness Smith of Malvern (Labour) on Wednesday, 26 May 2004 on behalf of the Department of Trade and Industry.

Dept of Trade and Industry

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry, what the energy consumption is per unit of aluminium produced from (a) raw materials and (b) scrap.

Answer: Mr. Page: To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry what the energy consumption is per unit of aluminium produced from (a) raw materials and (b) scrap. [174976] Jacqui Smith: According to the Aluminium Federation, primary production in the UK uses about 14,500 kWh/tonne to electrolyse the alumina into molten primary aluminium. Recycling requires approximately 780 kWh/tonne, including all of the energy required to pre-process the low grade scraps prior to melting.

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