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19 March 2025
Nitrogen project listing 2025
PROJECT LISTING
Nitrogen project listing 2025
Nitrogen+Syngas’s annual listing of new ammonia, urea, nitric acid and ammonium nitrate plants.
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Selecting the right cooling technology
Advances in cooling technology are providing fertilizer facilities with new options when it comes to upgrading outdated equipment and improving environmental sustainability of their existing operations. Igor Makarenko of Solex Thermal Science explores cooling strategies to improve operational efficiencies while also reducing their energy consumption, greenhouse gas emissions and overall carbon footprint.
Status of renewable ammonia projects and technology licensors
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.
Mining licence approved for Ammaroo phosphate project
Austrlai’s Northern Territories Government has approved a mining licence for Verdant Minerals’ Ammaroo phosphate project. The approval follows the granting of two mineral leases in March and represents a critical step towards construction and mining operations at one of the world’s largest phosphate resources. Verdant estimates the value of production over the life of the mine to exceed $15 billion. Verdant says that securing the mining licence puts the project firmly on track to reach a final investment decision and commence construction as early as mid-2027. Located 200 kilometres south-east of Tennant Creek, the Ammaroo phosphate deposit contains more than one billion tonnes of phosphate ore.
Ukraine’s fertilizer market abides
Ukraine’s resilient fertilizer market has undergone an import-led revival following a calamitous collapse in consumption in 2022.
Nutrien considering phosphate sell-off
Nutrien said in its 3Q results that it has initiated a review of strategic alternatives for its phosphate business, which could include reconfiguring operations, strategic partnerships or a potential sale. A final decision on the future of the phosphate business will be taken in 2026, according to the company .