Eramet's New Caledonia nickel smelter to use floating power unit
SLN, the New Caledonian nickel producer controlled by Eramet, announced on Tuesday plans to hire a floating power unit for its smelter to cover its needs pending the replacement of the Pacific territory's ageing central power plant. Improved energy supply has become a priority for SLN as it tries to turn around its operations after losses in recent years linked to high costs and social unrest. The issue has become more urgent after an accident last year caused one of the units of New Caledonia's main power plant to close... Читать дальше...