After the plant revamp and commissioning of the HRU, the unit is now in operation. The plant will have a capacity of 2120 tpd of ammonia. The HRU enables advanced hydrogen recovery from the ammonia synthesis purge gas, allowing for increased feedstock utilisation and a 6% increase in ammonia output. thyssenkrupp Uhde has completed the plant start-up, demonstrating safety awareness and capability in managing complex implementation during live operations.
Global low-carbon ammonia production and CO2 emission reduction
This milestone project represents a major step toward more sustainable and energy-efficient production of ammonia. At the same time, it contributes to a meaningful reduction in carbon dioxide emissions per t of ammonia produced – supporting Fertiglobe’s strategic goal to reduce its carbon footprint and improve overall plant efficiency. The new HRU, along with an extended ammonia recovery unit, was installed while the plant was in full operation, demonstrating coordination and engineering capabilities. All tie-ins were carefully engineered and installed in advance to ensure smooth and safe integration without interrupting running plant operations.
Nadja Håkansson, CEO of thyssenkrupp Uhde, commented: “We are proud to contribute to Fertiglobe’s ammonia capacity increase. This technology marks a significant step through a more resource-efficient production. By delivering innovative, efficient, and sustainable solutions, we create sustainable alternatives for our customer, to set new CO2-reduction standards.”
Ahmed El-Hoshy, CEO of Fertiglobe, added: “The new unit designed by thyssenkrupp Uhde and commissioned by both companies marks a milestone in our journey towards our manufacturing improvement plan (MIP) focused on increasing production and energy efficiency. The project delivers an annual IRR on investment of over 25%, increasing ammonia production by up to 6% while reducing CO2 emissions, and aligns well with our commitment to fostering sustainable growth. We are grateful for the seamless cooperation that made this achievement possible during ongoing plant operations.”