thyssenkrupp Uhde to licence four urea granulation units
Published by Oliver Kleinschmidt,
Deputy Editor
World Fertilizer,
thyssenkrupp Uhde Fertilizer Technology (UFT) has signed contracts with the Nigerian company Dangote Fertiliser Ltd (DFL) to provide its UFT® Fluid Bed Granulation Technology for four new urea granulation trains as part of four new fertilizer complexes.
The scope of supply includes the license, process design package (PDP) and the supply of the UFT’s proprietary equipment including granulators and scrubbers.
The four new trains, with a name plate capacity of 4235 tpd each, will increase the total annual urea granules production capacity of DFL from approximately 265 million to more than 8 million t. The new trains will be located in Lekki Nigeria, next to the two existing fertilizer complexes using the UFT Fluid Bed Granulation Technology with a name plate capacity of 3850 tpd each, in operation since 2021.
The new granulation plants will be equipped with UFT's low pressure drop and thereby energy efficient scrubbing system comprising dust and ammonia scrubbing stages to meet the required stringent emission limits. Additionally, the licensed Ammonia Convert Technology (ACT) will be an integrated part of the plant concept. ACT eliminates the undesired side-stream from the ammonia scrubbing stage by integrating the ammonium sulfate bleed into the urea granules. This proven technology provides commercial and logistic benefits for DFL.
Nadja Håkansson, CEO thyssenkrupp Uhde and Member of the Executive Board/COO of thyssenkrupp Decarbon Technologies, said: “This collaboration with Dangote Fertiliser Limited reflects our shared commitment to advancing sustainable industrial growth and strengthening global food security. With thyssenkrupp Uhde Fertilizer Technology’s proven UFT Fluid Bed Granulation Technology we are setting new benchmarks for efficiency and environmental performance in fertilizer production. This collaboration underlines our role as a trusted partner and technology provider in delivering innovative technologies that drive the transformation toward more resilient and sustainable value chains in Africa and worldwide.”
Aliko Dangote, President Dangote Group, commented: “We are delighted to extend our successful partnership with thyssenkrupp Uhde Fertilizer Technology for the development of our new fertilizer complexes in Lekki. This project reinforces our commitment to driving agriculture self-sufficiency and industrial growth across Africa. With the UFT Fluid Bed Granulation Technology, we are ensuring the production of premium urea fertilizer that meets international standards while minimising environmental impact. This investment will further strengthen Nigeria’s position as a key fertilizer producer.”
With its UFT Fluid Bed Granulation Technology, thyssenkrupp Uhde Fertilizer Technology delivers an advanced solution for producing urea granules through the fluidised-bed method. Over 70% of global urea granule output is achieved using the UFT Fluid Bed Granulation Technology, making a significant contribution to ensuring the world’s food supply. Emissions remain well below the legally mandated limits for urea dust and ammonia. The proven and licensed UFT Fluid Bed Granulation Technology is successfully used in more than 70 plants, including over 20 plants with a production capacity of more than 3000 tpd of urea in the fertilizer industry worldwide. This technology marks one of the pillars of thyssenkrupp Uhde’s successful fertilizer portfolio.
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