Prysmian, Rio Tinto partner to bring low-carbon aluminum to Amazon data center
Prysmian and Rio Tinto partnered to supply low-carbon aluminum cables for an Amazon data center in Ohio. The cables use ELYSIS technology, eliminating greenhouse gas emissions. This is the first known use in a data center. Prysmian will manufacture the cables in Missouri. The project supports Amazon's 2040 net-zero target.
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The 30-second read
Why it matters
The partnership could position Rio Tinto as a leader in low‑carbon aluminium, while AWS gains ESG‑friendly infrastructure.
Market read
The deal underscores ESG‑driven demand in tech infrastructure, modestly relevant for aluminium and data‑center sectors.
What to watch
Potential supply‑chain constraints for inert‑anode aluminium could limit rollout.
Background
Prysmian, a European cable maker, previously announced a collaboration with Rio Tinto in March 2026. This follow‑up details the first use of inert‑anode aluminium in a data‑center.
Ticker impact
Rio Tinto partners with Prysmian to supply low‑carbon aluminium cables for an AWS data centre.
Modest upside as the contract highlights sustainable aluminium usage.
The deal showcases a new high‑value application of inert‑anode aluminium, but financial magnitude is undisclosed.
Amazon Web Services is the customer for the low‑carbon aluminium cable project.
Limited direct impact; reinforces ESG narrative.
AWS is a buyer, not a supplier; the news adds ESG credibility but no material financial change.
Market effects
Highlights growing demand for sustainable aluminium in data‑center infrastructure.
May spur interest in low‑carbon materials in US manufacturing hubs.
Supports broader ESG trends in tech‑heavy industries.
Counterpoint
The contract size may be small; market may over‑react to ESG framing.
Key entities
- companyPrysmian
Italian cable manufacturer
- companyRio Tinto
Global mining group
- companyAmazon Web Services
AWS division of Amazon
