Sonatrach advances major phosphate project
Sonatrach and the Algerian Fertilizer Company signed contracts with Italian and Chinese companies to build production and port facilities for Algeria’s fertilizer project. The post Sonatrach advances major phosphate project appeared first on ANBA News Agency .
Algerian energy giant Sonatrach has made significant progress in advancing a major fertilizer project dubbed the Integrated Phosphate Project (IPP). The company, renowned for its oil and gas operations, has recently signed two engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) contracts with firms from China and Italy, signaling its commitment to this strategic megaproject.
The IPP is poised to address Algeria's burgeoning agricultural needs while also generating substantial exports via the port facilities in Annaba. Sonatrach inked a deal with Italian firm Saipem SpA to construct fertilizer processing and production facilities in Bled El Hadba and Oued El Keberit, provinces of Bir El Ater and Souk Ahras respectively. Additionally, Sonatrach entered into an agreement with China’s China Harbour Engineering Company (CHEC) to build facilities at the Port of Annaba.
The IPP project is a groundbreaking endeavor for Sonatrach, marking its first integrated venture combining mining and fertilizer production. It encompasses the extraction and beneficiation of raw phosphate in Bled El Hadba, followed by chemical processing and natural gas processing in Oued El Keberit to manufacture phosphate and nitrogen fertilizers.
The project will necessitate the construction of substantial industrial infrastructure, including a complex for raw phosphate extraction and beneficiation, multiple production units, port facilities in Annaba, utilities, and supporting infrastructure to ensure the project's smooth operation.
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