KPIs for blue hydrogen technology selection
NextChem compares KPIs and overall costs to evaluate the performance of several low carbon (blue) hydrogen production technologies. A detailed comparison of SCT-CPO, SMR and ATR technologies is reported.
Section: Features
Techniques to extend the life of steam methane reformer tubes
Muhammad Faisal Faraz and Abdullah Al Balushi of OQBi explain how by implementing a series of technical and process improvements, OQBi has successfully extended the lifespan of its reformer tubes by six years beyond the original design life of 100,000 hours.
SRU energy and cost optimisation
Together with Slovnaft, Worley Comprimo has developed a near real-time monitoring dashboard using data sharing via the Cloud. Using a two-year data set containing minute average data, trends and insights were used to optimise performance. This paper describes the main learnings and improvements with respect to energy optimisation, which supports sustainability targets for Slovnaft.
Tackling bottlenecks in potash production
De-bottlenecking is a profitable path for potash producers, as RHEWUM's Tountzer Ramadan and Alexander Krasovsky explain.
PuraLoop – a circular solution that delivers for crops
PuraLoop is a new fertilizer created from recycled phosphorus. ICL’s Patricia Imas and Lucas van der Saag highlight its main benefits.
MEScon welcomes you to Abu Dhabi
The Middle East’s premier event for the sulphur global industry, MEScon 2025, returns to the Conrad Abu Dhabi, Etihad Towers from 19 to 22 May 2025.
Fertilizer financial scorecard – price falls hit earnings
We compare and contrast the 2024 financial performance of selected major fertilizer producers following the publication of fourth quarter results.
Ammonia terminals for the energy transition
To cope with higher demand for green and blue ammonia, new ammonia terminals will be required and must be designed with respect to social and environmental challenges, as well as local permitting regulations and safety requirements. Saipem has developed a wide range of solutions to tackle those challenges and requirements by offering large-scale liquid ammonia storage and import/export terminal facilities supported on gravity based structures.
Serra do Salitre ramps up
CRU’s Humphrey Knight visits EuroChem’s newly opened Serra do Salitre phosphate fertilizer complex in southern Brazil.
CBAM – Europe’s low-carbon leap
In this CRU Insight, Halima Abu Ali and Charlie Stephen look at what changes to the EU’s carbon taxation regime will mean for the fertilizer industry.