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Fertilizer International 525 Mar-Apr 2025

18 March 2025

Stamicarbon to revamp urea plant

CHINA

Stamicarbon to revamp urea plant

Hulunbeier New Gold Chemical Co has selected Stamicarbon to revamp a urea plant in Hulunbuir, northeastern Inner Mongolia.

Stamicarbon will integrate its proprietary EVOLVE MELT MP Flash design, part of the company’s NX STAMI Urea™ portfolio, at the plant as part of its revamp. This upgrade will increase the plant’s urea production capacity by about 26% – to 3,600 t/d – while reducing high-pressure steam use by 15%.

Pejman Djavdan, Stamicarbon’s CEO, said: “This project reflects our commitment to innovation and sustainability. By leveraging our knowledge and expertise, we aim to help the industry meet its growing demand for higher efficiency and reduced environmental impact.”

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