The effects of energy consumption of alumina production in the ...
WEBDec 12, 2023 · Bauxite transportation is the most critical contributor to terrestrial acidifiion, ... from 988 to 378 kg of CO 2equivalent per ton of Al 2 O 3 when processing gibbsite and from 1260 to 407 kg of CO 2equivalent if diaspore bauxite is used. Using biogas instead of natural gas also implies a reduction of % for the same indior.