UC RUSAl’s Nikolayev Alumina Refinery achieved a record production level nIKolayev, uKraIne among the most outstanding research and technology developments in - the upgrade of the calcining units at braZ and KraZ and the completion of projects to increase the output of calcinated coke; - the implementation of projects to increase the output of high-value-added products at KraZ; - the creation of a pilot unit for producing wire rod with transitional and rare-earth metals. projects carried out in the reporting period also included the following: testing of new technology with sintered anodes at nkaZ, reconstruction of gas-treatment units at agK, and improvements to the production system at braZ. going forward, the company plans to continue projects aimed at improving its energy efficiency, resource security and environmental impact.