thyssenkrupp Uhde Partners with MOPCO to Enhance Sustainability of Fertilizer Production in Egypt
Key Ideas
  • thyssenkrupp Uhde will supply advanced technology to enhance the sustainability of three existing ammonia and urea plants in Damietta, Egypt, for Misr Fertilizers Production Company (MOPCO).
  • The innovative carbon capture and usage (CCU) solution will remove up to 145,000 tons of CO2 yearly from flue gas, utilizing it in urea production. Green hydrogen feedstock will be sourced from new water electrolysis units for further emission reduction.
  • MOPCO plans to produce up to 150,000 tons per year of green ammonia, positioning themselves as leaders in producing climate-friendly urea and green ammonia in the MENA region.
  • thyssenkrupp Uhde's technologies will increase production capacity, decrease natural gas consumption, and enable MOPCO to achieve sustainability goals through low-emission ammonia solutions and green production processes.
thyssenkrupp Uhde has been selected by MOPCO – Misr Fertilizers Production Company (Egypt) – to supply advanced technology for three existing ammonia and urea plants in Damietta, Egypt, to enhance the sustainability of their production. The collaboration aims to utilize an innovative carbon capture and usage (CCU) solution to remove up to 145,000 tons of CO2 annually from the flue gas of the existing ammonia production and utilize it in the urea production process. By incorporating green hydrogen feedstock sourced from new water electrolysis units powered by renewable energy, the project aims to further reduce CO2 emissions. MOPCO plans to produce up to 150,000 tons per year of green ammonia, showcasing their commitment to climate-friendly products in the MENA region. thyssenkrupp Uhde's technologies will enhance production capacity, lower natural gas consumption, and enable the production of low-emission ammonia. The partnership between the two companies marks a significant step towards MOPCO's sustainability goals and positions them as leaders in green ammonia production.
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