ALVANCE British Aluminium in the Scottish Highlands is one of the world’s greenest metal production plants.
Our operations in Lochaber, Fort William deliver sustainable industrial development by integrating aluminium manufacturing, renewable hydropower and responsible land management.
ABA’s aluminium smelter – Britain’s last such plant and a national strategic asset – produces some of the lowest carbon aluminium in Europe.
JAHAMA Highland Estates’ expert land management of the surrounding local estates promotes biodiversity and cuts carbon emissions.
And we engage closely with our local communities to support skilled employment, rural activities and community projects.
Our History
The Lochaber hydroelectric scheme was a hydroelectric power generation project constructed in Lochaber after the First World War in 1929. Like its predecessor at Kinlochleven, it was intended to provide electricity for aluminium production.
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ALVANCE British Aluminium Partners with VTG Rail UK to Modernise Alumina Transport Fleet
ALVANCE British Aluminium has entered a 10-year leasing agreement with VTG Rail UK for the supply of 20 modern 4...
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Final Journey Marks the End of an Era for Fort William Alumina Wagons
After 37 years and more than 50 million miles in service, the fleet of PCA rail wagons that has reliably...
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Alvance British Aluminium Hosts Family Fun Day in Support of Lochaber Mountain Rescue
On Saturday 21st June 2025, colleagues, contractors and their families came together for the annual Alvance British Aluminium Family Fun...
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£215000 Investment Powers Furnace Improvements at Fort William
A major upgrade has just been completed on our No.4 Holding Furnace in the Casting Shop which forms part of...
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