Author: Alton Tabereaux
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Issue #: Vol. 67, No. 5
Year: 2009
Pages: 1.5
Summary: In August 2009, the Sayano-Shushenskaya hydroelectric power plant in South Siberia, Russia, suffered a catastrophic accident when an explosion blew out walls and caused the plant's turbine room to flood. This article covers the effect on UC Rusal's local aluminium smelters and the company's response, including locating alternate power sources and the plan to accelerate the construction of the Boguchanskaya hydroelectric power plant.
Product Code: UCE4