Poland’s Grupa Azoty SA is investing in a new concentrated ammonium nitrate (AN) solution plant at its Tarnów production site.
The group reported on Aug. 21 that it has signed a contract with German technology provider Thyssenkrupp Uhde GmbH for the preparation of licensing documentation and the supply of all process equipment for the unit. The start of construction is scheduled for the late first quarter/early second quarter of 2024, with completion due in the fourth quarter of 2025.
The new facility, referred to as a neutralization plant, will replace an older unit and will have production capacity of 1,500 mt/d of concentrated ammonium nitrate solution (100% equivalent) with a concentration of 86-94%, according to Azoty’s statement.
Azoty said the new plant will enhance production efficiency by helping to reduce energy consumption in the fertilizer production process by more than 250,000 gigajoules per year. The new unit will also bring environmental benefits, lowering the amount of wastewater generated in the production process.