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| WORLD FERTILIZER |
NOVEMBER 2016
DIARY DATES
Sulphur 2016 International Conference & Exhibition
7 – 10 November 2016
London, UK
Fertilizer Outlook and Technology Conference
15 – 17 November 2016
Ft. Lauderdale, USA
Asian Nitrogen & Syngas 2016
21 – 23 November 2016
Jakarta, Indonesia
Fertilizer Latin America
25 – 27 January 2017
Buenos Aires, Argentina
TFI Annual Meeting
6 February – 8 February 2017
Scottsdale, USA
Middle East Sulphur 2017
12 – 16 February 2017
Abu Dhabi, UAE
Laurance Reid Gas Conditioning Conference
26 February – 1 March 2017
Norman, USA
Nitrogen + Syngas 2017
27 February 2017 – 02 March 2017
London, UK
Phosphates 2017
13 March 2017 – 15 March 2017
Tampa, USA
2017 AIChE Clearwater Convention
9 June – 10 June 2017
Clearwater, USA
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mec Foster Wheeler has been awarded a contract by the National
Company for Fertilizers & Chemicals, AGROCHEM, to supply
material and detailed engineering for a steam reformer heater for its
fertilizer facility in Alexandria.
The steam reformer heater, based on Amec Foster Wheeler’s
Terrace Wall™ design, will operate as the primary reformer in the
250 tpd ammonia production unit. This will allow AGROCHEM to
have the complete production line within its facility without any
external sourcing of ammonia.
Jonathan Lewis, Amec Foster Wheeler’s Chief Executive, said:
“Amec Foster Wheeler has a proven track record in the design and
supply of fired heaters. Our proprietary Terrace Wall fired heater
technology is unique and proven globally and we look forward to
applying it to this important facility for AGROCHEM.”
The scope of work is scheduled for completion at the end of 2016.
EGYPT
Steam reformer heater supply contract
O
n 12 – 13 October 2016, international agriculture professionals
gathered in London and Rothamsted to observe the first ever
Global Fertilizer Day, celebrating fertilizers and the valuable role they
have in producing the world’s food.
The aim of marking this day was to engage the general
population in the importance of farming and fertilizer, through
creating a network of international agricultural professionals,
including renowned agricultural scientists, environmental and
agricultural media representatives, industry executives and
associations, for open and constructive discussions. It provided a
platform for industry experts to discuss their main concerns about
the industry, current trends, the future of farming and agriculture,
and where the industry could be heading in terms of innovative
solutions.
The first day was held on the premises of the Rothamsted
Research Centre in Harpenden, the oldest continuously running
agricultural research facility in existence. Keith Goulding, a
scientist at this institution, was the group’s main guide and led
the delegates through sample archives, which included some soil
samples that are nearly two centuries old.
The second day was held at the Farmers’ Club in London. The
day served as a platform for discussion about looking towards
the prospects of farming in a conversation titled “Going Forward:
Where are we headed with products and technology”. This debate
gave the delegates an opportunity to discuss their main concerns
about the agriculture industry with the objective of suggesting
innovative solutions for the future. A significant take-away
from these discussions was the concept of diversity in different
countries and continents with regards to climate change and
farming practices.
UK
Successful launch of Global Fertilizer Day
