Century Aluminum of South Carolina announced it has finalized, and received all necessary approvals for, a new, three-year power contract with the South Carolina Public Service Authority (also known as Santee Cooper) for the Mt. Holly aluminum smelter. The contract will begin on January 1, 2024 and run through December 2026.

The contract provides for 295MW of electric power, allowing the smelter to continue operating at its current capacity.