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20th August 2024

Invalid Tender: International Open Tender for Secondary Nitrous Oxide (N₂O) Abatement Technology Supply at Monómeros (Barranquilla, Colombia) declared void

Monómeros, NACAG’s partner plant operator, has announced that the tender process of the International Open Tender Monómeros 001-2024 with the subject “Supply of a Secondary Nitric Oxide (N2O) Abatement System for the Nitric Acid Plant of Monómeros located in the Special, Industrial and Port District of Barranquilla, Department of Atlántico – Colombia, in the context…

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13th August 2024

Market Survey for Procurement of Secondary Nitrous Oxide (N₂O) Abatement Technology

Nitric acid plant JSC „Navoiyazot“ in Navoiy City, Uzbekistan © JSC „Navoiyazot

As part of the Nitric Acid Climate Action Group (NACAG) Initiative, JSC “Navoiyazot” is conducting a market survey. This survey aims to evaluate the conditions for the potential contracting and supply of secondary nitrous oxide (N2O) abatement technology at Navoiyazot’s nitric acid production plant in Navoiy City, Uzbekistan. The nitric acid industry in Uzbekistan produces…

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6th August 2024

Market Survey for Nitrous Oxide (N₂O) emissions Monitoring Technology Supply at Austin Powder Argentina (El Galpón, Province of Salta)

Austin Powder Plant in Argentina ©Austin Powder

Under the NACAG initiative, Austin Powder Argentina’s Petrochemical Division invites interested parties to participate in a market study. This study aims to assess the conditions for potentially supplying Nitrous Oxide (N2O) emissions monitoring technology to the nitric acid production plant at the Austin Powder Argentina S.A. Petrochemical Complex in El Galpón, Salta, Argentina. Argentina signed…

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30th July 2024

Peru’s pioneering approach to N₂O mitigation: a joint effort for climate protection

Illustrative example of the nitric acid plant. © Aleksei / AdobeStock

Peru is making remarkable progress in mitigating nitrous oxide (N2O) emissions through a collaborative effort involving its nitric acid industry, the government, and the Nitric Acid Climate Action Group (NACAG). Industry in Peru takes the lead in N2O mitigation ENAEX, Peru’s sole nitric acid producer and a pioneer within the NACAG initiative, is taking proactive…

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26th July 2024

CANCELLATION ANNOUNCEMENT OF BIDDING FOR N₂O MONITORNG SYSTEM PACKAGE by UBE Chemicals (Asia) Public Company Limited in Thailand

Illustrative photo of the nitric acid plant. © industrieblick / AdobeStock

UBE Chemicals (Asia) Public Company Limited, hereinafter referred to as “UCHA”, based in Thailand, informs all interested service providers that the tender process for the procurement and installation of N2O Monitoring System Package No. 1 – “Continuous Nitrous Oxide Monitoring Equipment” at UCHA’s nitric acid plant in Rayong, Thailand, has been canceled. See UCHA’s announcement…

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18th July 2024

Market Survey for Secondary Nitrous Oxide (N₂O) Abatement Technology Supply at JSC Maxam-Chirchiq (Chirchiq city, Uzbekistan)

Maxam-Chirchiq, NACAG’s partner plant operator, has initiated a market research to determine the conditions for the potential procurement of secondary Nitrous Oxide (N2O) abatement technology for its nitric acid production facility located in Chirchiq city, Uzbekistan. Interested suppliers can access the announcement via the provided link: Maxam-Chirchiq – Market Survey for the procurement of nitrous…

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27th June 2024

Focus Group Meeting on Policy Options to Regulate N₂O Emissions from Nitric Acid Production in Georgia

Participants of the focus group meeting on policy options for sustainable N2O mitigation in Tbilisi, Georgia

On June 19, 2024, representatives from Georgian civil society, the Ministry of Environmental Protection and Agriculture of Georgia (MEPA), the Georgian Parliament, and the public sector convened to discuss potential policy options for the permanent reduction of N2O emissions from nitric acid production in Georgia. This focus group meeting, held in Tbilisi, aimed to gather…

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27th June 2024

NACAG partner plant operator JSC Rustavi Azot signed contract on monitoring equipment procurement

Nitric acid plant JSC „Rustavi Azot“ in Rustavi, Georgia, © JSC „Rustavi Azot“

In June 2024, JSC Rustavi Azot finalized a contract to procure N2O monitoring equipment from SICK, a leading technology provider. This procurement, fully financed by NACAG, signifies a significant step towards climate-friendly transformation of nitric acid production in Georgia. Established in 1956 and situated in the Southeast of Georgia, JSC Rustavi Azot stands as one…

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29th May 2024

Georgian nitric acid producer Rustavi Azot announces international tender for abatement technology

JSC Rustavi Azot in Rustavi, im Südosten Georgiens

JSC Rustavi Azot, Georgia’s sole nitric acid producer, is taking a significant step towards environmental sustainability through its latest tender process. The company has launched tender for the procurement, installation of N2O and NOx tertiary abatement technology for its nitric acid plant located in Rustavi, Southeast of Georgia. All interested bidders are invited to submit…

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30th April 2024

Market Inquiry for Tertiary Nitrous Oxide (N2O) Abatement Technology Supply at Austin Powder (Salta, Argentina)

Austin Powder Plant in Rafaela city, Argentina

Austin Powder Argentina S.A. has published relevant information for a market survey to determine the conditions for the potential procurement of tertiary abatement technology for nitrous oxide emissions for its nitric acid production facility located in Salta, Argentina. The market inquiry closes at 11:59 PM (UTC-3) on 3rd June, 2024. Interested suppliers can access the…

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24th April 2024

Tender Announcement : Tender for N₂O Monitoring System Package in Thailand by UBE Chemicals (Asia) Public Company Limited, From April 24, 2024 till Jun 14, 2024

In a significant stride towards environmental stewardship, UBE Chemicals (Asia) Public Company Limited, hereinafter called “UCHA”, situated  in Rayong, Thailand, announces Tender for N2O Monitoring System Package (Continuous Nitrous Oxide Monitoring Equipment), as part of its cooperation with NACAG/GIZ. This collaboration, formalized in March 2024 through a Grant Agreement, highlights UCHA’s steadfast commitment to mitigating…

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