For the first time in the history of the industry, Rusal is converting industrial-scale aluminum production to anodes using environmentally friendly petroleum pitch. Globally, coal pitch is traditionally used in anodes for electrolysis, while the use of oil pitch on an industrial scale significantly reduces the emission of harmful substances. At the first stage, Rusal is converting Krasnoyarsk Aluminum Smelter to the new anodes, and afterwards will replicate the successful experience at other aluminum smelters.