Qatalum has a current nameplate capacity of primary aluminium of 636,000 metric tons and casthouse capacity of 664,000 metric tons. The Mesaieed-based site is fully integrated with a smelter, casthouse, carbon plant and a dedicated gas-fired power plant.

In 2018, the Qatar Petroleum ownership in Qatalum was listed on the Qatar stock exchange as Qatar Aluminum Manufacturing Company (QAMCO). Qatar Petroleum hold 51 percent in QAMCO, while Hydro still holds 50 percent of the shares in Qatalum.