ElvalHalcor’s Aluminium Rolling Division (Elval) provided aluminium for the construction of the high-speed catamaran Gotland Horizon X

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ElvalHalcor’s Aluminium Rolling Division (Elval) provided aluminium for the construction of the high-speed catamaran Gotland Horizon X

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ElvalHalcor is a leading global manufacturer of aluminium and copper products. Today ElvalHalcor has a leading position in Europe in copper pipe production, and has established its presence in the aluminium rolling industry. The Company has over 80 years of experience and expertise, a powerfull production base with 15 factory units, and a commercial presence in over 100 countries, offering sustainability solutions and products in dynamically emerging markets such as packaging, transfers, construction and building, heating, cooling, air conditioning and renewable energy sources. ElvalHalcor is following a development, creating value for its stakeholders.

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Objective Action

Delivery of world-class aluminium for marine solutions of exceptional strength, ductility, corrosion resistance and weldability while accelerating the marine industry’s journey towards a low-carbon future.

Target Audience

Aluminium value chain, shipbuilding industry, general public

Duration

2025-2028: GOTLAND Horizon X was ordered in 2025 and will be delivered in 2028.

Description

The Gotland Horizon X is a world-leading hydrogen-ready high-speed catamaran, the second ship in the Horizon series and the largest vessel ever built by Austal Philippines. Its innovative multi-fuel design is based on gas turbines that can run on a variety of fossil-free fuels, both in liquid and gaseous form, and features a unique combined-cycle propulsion system that integrates gas and steam turbines, driven by waste heat recovery. It is expected to carry 1,500 passengers and 400 vehicles. The vessel will be constructed utilising lightweight low-carbon aluminium provided by Elval.

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Impact on Society

GOTLAND Horizon X was ordered in 2025 and will be delivered in 2028.

As the project is currently ongoing (2025–2028), measurable results are not yet available.

Initiative Location

The material (lightweight, low-carbon aluminium) was produced at Elval’s facilities in Oinofyta, Boeotia, while the high-speed catamaran Gotland Horizon X is being built in the Philippines, at Austal Philippines’ shipyard located in Balamban, Cebu.

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Gotlandsbolaget:

Gotlandsbolaget is a long-established Swedish shipping company with nearly 160 years of experience in maritime transport. The company operates ferry services and invests in future-focused shipping solutions, with a strong emphasis on long-term value creation, sustainability and the transition toward lower-emission maritime transport. For more information about Gotlandsbolaget visit the website: Gotlandsbolaget

Austal:

Austal delivers proven performance, next-generation innovation and mission-critical reliability to customers as they defend nations, connect communities and sustain their fleets. Operating from safe, modern shipyards in Western Australia, the United States, Vietnam and the Philippines, the company has delivered and continues to construct more than 350 vessels for 122 operators across 59 countries worldwide. For more information about Austal visit the website Home | Austal

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