Metso Outotec to modernise Norilsk Nickel’s smelting line

The contract value is approximately €90 million, and the order has been booked in Metso Outotec’s 4Q20 order intake. Metso Outotec’s contract includes engineering and delivery of a nickel flash smelting furnace and a heat recovery boiler with related automation and advanced digital products. Replacing the existing smelting line with the latest process technology and furnace structures will significantly increase the line’s capacity and availability, reduce metal losses and ease maintenance. The new line will also allow for the easy connection and efficient operation with potential future sulfuric acid production and neutralisation projects. The delivery of the equipment will take place during 1H22.

“Metso Outotec is a long-term partner of Norilsk Nickel, supplying state-of-the-art equipment and technologies. Our cooperation allows us to solve the most important production and technological issues, such as increasing the reliability and efficiency of production,” said Sergey Dubovitsky, Senior Vice President, Strategy, Strategic Projects, Logistics and Procurement at Norilsk Nickel.

“Norilsk Nickel operates the world’s largest nickel and palladium deposit in Russia. We are very committed to our long partnership with Norilsk Nickel, and we are pleased to have been awarded the contract to modernise their smelting line at Nadezhda. Our unique process expertise and sustainable technologies enable the design and delivery of a world-class smelting process that meets today’s and future production requirements,” added Jari Ålgars, President of Metso Outotec’s Metals business area.

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