Nitrogen+Syngas 390 Jul-Aug 2024
31 July 2024
A round-up of current and proposed projects involving non-nitrogen synthesis gas derivatives, including methanol, synthetic/substitute natural gas (SNG) and gas- and coal to liquids (GTL/CTL) plants.
Globally, operational renewable ammonia projects have exceeded one gigawatt (GW) of installed electrolyser capacity for the first time. Kevin Rouwenhorst of the Ammonia Energy Association (AEA) provides an overview of well-advanced projects and the associated technology options for ammonia synthesis.
Price trends and market outlook, 23rd October 2025
While sulphuric acid production is dominated by sulphur burning or metallurgical acid routes, pyrite roasting remains a niche sector, particularly in China.
Ukraine’s resilient fertilizer market has undergone an import-led revival following a calamitous collapse in consumption in 2022.
Smelter outages and tight concentrate markets ease an oversupplied market.