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    Quebec Aluminum Cost Advantage

    Production Parameters

    Quebec industrial rates: $30-45 CAD/MWh

    Industry average: 13,500-14,000 kWh/tonne

    Cost Advantage Analysis

    Delivered Cost

    $1110

    per tonne

    Cost Advantage

    $190

    vs avg competitor

    Global Rank

    #2

    Advantage %

    14.6%

    Margin

    $1290.5

    Location Advantage: Excellent

    Global Competitor Cost Comparison

    Power Price Sensitivity

    Understanding This Calculator

    Data Sources

    • 1.
      Aluminum Smelting Energy Benchmarks|International Aluminium Institute|2025
    • 2.
      Quebec Industrial Electricity Rates|Hydro-Quebec|2025
    • 3.
      Global Aluminum Production Costs|CRU Group|2024
    • 4.
      Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism|European Commission|2024