SNC-Lavalin provides feasibility study services for Emirates Global Aluminium for the latest technology pilot section project

MONTREAL, March 9, 2017 /PRNewswire/ --

SNC-Lavalin (TSX: SNC) is currently conducting a feasibility study for Emirates Global Aluminium (EGA) for its 10^th generation Technology Pilot Section project, located at EGA's Al Taweelah site in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.

The objectives of the study are to define the project and validate the budget in order to launch the execution phase of the Pilot Section. The work is being carried out from EGA's Al Taweelah site. Design and detailed engineering work has already been completed by the EGA technology team.

"We have established a long-lasting relationship with EGA, and we are proud to once again work with them on setting the foundations for another ambitious project," said José J. Suárez, President, Mining & Metallurgy. "We are looking forward to the next phase of this project that expands and adds to EGA's already impressive asset portfolio, being one of the largest aluminium producers in the world."

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