thyssenkrupp Uhde and Proman to partner on large-scale ammonia plant
Published by Emily Thomas,
Deputy Editor
World Fertilizer,
thyssenkrupp Uhde has been engaged by Proman to realise a 2200 tpd ammonia plant in Topolo-bampo, Sinaloa (Mexico). It will be a state-of-the-art facility which optimises CO2 emissions in the process. German financing through Kreditanstalt fu¨r Wiederaufbau (KFW) underscores the international collaboration and support driving this project. thyssenkrupp Uhde will provide engineering and procurement services in addition to the uhde® ammonia technology license and proprietary equipment.
CEO of thyssenkrupp Uhde, Dr. Cord Landsmann: “Our innovative uhde ammonia technology not only boosts ammonia production efficiency but exemplifies our commitment to efficient solutions. We are thrilled to be partnering with Proman to pioneer innovative practices in ammonia production.”
David Cassidy, Chief Executive of Proman, said: “Proman is excited to be expanding into Mexico. We are already a significant producer of ammonia, and this new plant will increase our annual production capacity to 2.8 million t at a time when fertilizers have a critical role to play in the agricultural sector in Mexico and for global food security. We have built strong relationships with local stakeholders and communities and look forward to a long-term future in Mexico.”
The project was thoroughly developed over several years, and the recent finalisation and signing marks the commencement of this joint effort. Proman and thyssenkrupp Uhde are poised to deliver on their promise to set new standards in efficient ammonia production, thus reaffirming their positions as industry leaders.
Ammonia is equally essential in tackling the challenge of producing enough food to feed a growing global population as it can be used to produce low-carbon fertilizers. At the moment, 80% of the annual global ammonia production of over 170 million t is used for fertilizer production. However, its use as an energy carrier for hydrogen looks set to dwarf this figure.
Read the article online at: https://www.worldfertilizer.com/nitrogen/08112023/thyssenkrupp-uhde-and-proman-to-partner-on-large-scale-ammonia-plant/
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