EuroChem investing in Belorechensk complex

[ 09.04.09 12:00 ]

The OJSC MCC EuroChem complex at Belorechensk in the Krasnodar Territory, EuroChem-BMU, is the subject of considerable investment by the company, largely aimed at improving the unit’s environmental performance. Work has been and is being concentrated on the sulphuric acid and phosphoric acid sections of the complex. In terms of sulphuric acid production, flue gas tower A2 has been completely rebuilt, minimizing airborne emissions (reducing them to a tenth of the previous level) and bringing them to well below the permitted minimum. Work on reconstructing tower A1is currently underway; this tower will be used for absorbing the bulk of the SO3 gas produced by the facility. The final phase of capital investment in this section will consist of the replacement of tower S (the drying tower); this will help cut emissions to the atmosphere to a third of their current level. In terms of phosphoric acid production, work has been completed on the non-drainage water consumption system and on the reclamation of the sludge reservoir after defluorination of the phosphates via the use of neutralized phosphogypsum. Currently, reconstruction and repair work on the phosphoric acid production system is ongoing; this work will include the cleaning of the extractors and the restoration of the vacuum system. Work on restoring the exhaust pipes is planned in the future. In 2009, RRB 363 million is expected to be invested at EuroChem-BMU in the reconstruction of the company’s phosphoric acid and sulphuric acid production systems, the assembly of the condensation pipes for the complex’s heat and power plant and in the implementation of a non-drainage water consumption system.

"Fertilizer Europe", 3.04.2009