# OYAK's Almatis to expand calcined alumina capacity in Qingdao, China

OYAK announced that its subsidiary Almatis will invest in a new calcined alumina production line at its existing site in Qingdao, China, increasing capacity by 50,000 metric tons to 100,000 metric tons. Construction will start in Q4 2024, with commissioning expected in early 2026.

- Type: Expansion
- Announced: 2024-05-01
- Where: Qingdao Economic Development Zone, Qingdao, China
- Starts operating: Q1 2026
- Status: announced
- Capacity: 50,000 metric tons per year (additional); total 100,000 metric tons per year
- Products: calcined alumina
- Sectors: [Specialty Chemicals](https://endata.com/sectors/specialty-chemicals.md)

## Companies

- [Almatis](https://endata.com/companies/29085.md)
- [OYAK](https://endata.com/companies/35208.md)

## Sources

- [haber1.com](https://www.haber1.com/ekonomi/oyaktan-cinde-yeni-tesis-yatirimi/), 2024-05-01: "OYAK, özellikli alümina ürünleri şirketi Almatis için Çin'de yatırım yapma kararı aldı."

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