Asset Report
Huludao (VR) zinc smelter
*Please note that this report only includes an Excel data file if this is indicated in "What's included" below
Report summary
The Japanese established the Huludao Vertical Retort (VR) smelter in 1937 with a capacity of 10kt/a zinc and 15kt/a sulphuric acid. Following the establishment of the PRC in 1950 the plant was expanded to the present quoted vertical retort capacity of 210kt/a. Estimated actual capacity is slightly higher at 226kt/a slab zinc. Wood Mackenzie’s asset reports are built from the bottom up, incorporating a number of granular data metrics to ultimately produce our industry standard cash operating costs. This report contains a detailed asset note giving you a holistic view of the asset, including an operational overview through to a timeline of events from inception to now. This qualitative analysis is supplemented by the associated Excel download which enables interrogation of a whole series of cost and production metrics over the life of the asset.
Table of contents
- Summary
- Key issues
- Emissions
- Conc. Receipt / Storage
- Roaster
- Acid Plant
- Smelting Furnace
- Refining
- Casting Plant
- Residue Disposal
- Other
Tables and charts
This report includes the following images and tables:
- Huludao (VR) Emission Intensity Quartile Ranking - total global production - tonnes Zn equivalent
- Flowsheet
What's included
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