Aluminium Bahrain B.S.C (Alba) just signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with International Bechtel Co. (Bechtel) in aims of exploring the further opportunity of growth with Line 6 Expansion Project, which in turn will enable Alba to become the world’s largest single-suit aluminum smelter.
The MoU was signed by Alba’s Chief Executive Officer, Tim Murray and the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Bechtel Group Inc. Brendan P. Bechtel, with the presence of His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince, Deputy Supreme Commander and First Deputy Prime Minister. It was held during the reception that was organized by the Bahrain Economic Development Board (EDB) in collaboration with American Chamber of Commerce and the U.S.-Bahrain Business Council on 30 November 2017 in Washington DC.
Alba’s CEO Tim Murray said: “Alba is one of the industrial cornerstones of the Kingdom of Bahrain. We are deeply committed to the Kingdom’s Economic Vision 2030 and proudly partake in the development of the society in which we operate.”
Alba and Bechtel have a long-standing business partnership. We are excited at exploring further opportunities with Bechtel, which will consolidate Alba’s status as one of the most modern and largest single-site smelters in the world.”
Bechtel currently is the Engineering, Procurement, and Construction Management (EPCM) contractor for Alba’s landmark Line 6 Expansion Project.