On March 13, 2025, Austin Powder Argentina S.A. announced an international tender for the procurement of tertiary Nitrous Oxide (N₂O) abatement technology for its nitric acid production facility in Salta, Argentina.
Austin Powder, a leading chemical manufacturer, produces approximately 52,000 tons of nitric acid annually, generating around 130,000 tons of CO₂-equivalent emissions. Through this tender, the company seeks to acquire, install, and commission a tertiary N₂O abatement system in the tail gas stream of its existing production line. Under optimal conditions, the selected technology is expected to mitigate more than 120,000 tons of CO₂-equivalent emissions per year.
The tender is open from March 13, 2025, to April 15, 2025. Interested suppliers can access the relevant documents and additional details via the provided links within the specified timeframe.
Spanish version: https://austinpowder.com/argentina/licitacion-tecnologia-de-abatimiento/?language=Spanish
English version: https://austinpowder.com/argentina/licitacion-tecnologia-de-abatimiento/?language=English
NACAG is facilitating the acquisition of this technology through a Grant Agreement recently signed in July 2024.
This agreement showcases the commitment of the country with the NACAG initiative. The government of Argentina signed the Statement of Undertaking in May 2021, committing to permanently reduce N2O emissions from nitric acid production. Since then, NACAG has provided technical support to Austin Powder, for example by preparing a technical feasibility assessment for the installation of N2O emission reduction technologies at the nitric acid plant.
Austin Powder Argentina S.A. is the only responsible for this tender. For any questions or concerns, please direct your inquiries to licitacion.abatimiento@austinpowder.com
