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26th October 2023

Market Inquiry for Secondary Nitrous Oxide (N2O) Abatement Technology Supply at Monómeros (Barranquilla, Colombia)

Monómeros, 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 Barranquilla, Colombia. The market inquiry closes at 11:59 PM (UTC-5) on December 18, 2023. Interested suppliers can access the necessary documents and…

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23rd October 2023

NACAG’s Contribution to ICCM5: Exploring Climate-Friendly Fertilizers for Sustainable Agriculture

The Fifth Meeting of the International Conference on Chemicals Management (ICCM5) held from September 25 to 29, 2023, in Bonn, Germany, provided an invaluable platform for international collaboration and discussion on global chemical management policies. Among the numerous significant events at ICCM5, the Nitric Acid Climate Action Group (NACAG) hosted a side event, focusing on…

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13th October 2023

Monómeros signs Grant Agreement for Sustainable N2O Emissions Reduction

In a momentous stride towards environmental sustainability, Monómeros, a prominent nitric acid producer in Colombia, sealed a significant grant agreement with the IKI-funded Nitric Acid Climate Action Group (NACAG). This collaboration marks a pivotal endeavor to unite global efforts in the reduction of nitrous oxide (N2O) emissions. The official signing ceremony took place in Barranquilla,…

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11th October 2023

Industry Decarbonization News

Read about The avoidable Super-Greenhouse-Gas from Fertilizer, Nylon, and Vitamin B3 production in the Industry Decarbonization Newsletter

31st August 2023

NACAG Participates in ANNA Conference: Exploring N2O Emissions in Industrialized Countries

Nairobi; German House, © GIZ Dirk Ostermeier

NACAG is actively engaged in the ongoing Ammonium Nitrate / Nitric Acid Producers (ANNA) conference, held from September 10th to 16th, 2023, in Varna, Bulgaria. The ANNA conference serves as platform for international organizations, producers and stakeholders engaged in the Ammonium Nitrate and Nitric Acid sector. It provides a platform for sharing insights into evolving…

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8th August 2023

Strengthening Accountability and Transparency: The Independent Complaint Mechanism of IKI

Bombo Hospital Meeting - © GIZ, Dirk Ostermeier

NACAG is committed to fostering climate-friendly practices and ensuring that its cooperation with counties has positive social and environmental outcomes. As a part of the International Climate Initiative (IKI), we also recognize the importance of transparency, accountability, and responsible use of public funds. To uphold these principles and provide a platform for concerned individuals, NACAG…

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28th July 2023

Driving climate-friendly transformation: NACAG’s collaborative approach in nitric acid sector

From July 10 to 15, representatives from all NACAG partner countries gathered in Berlin to discuss and strengthen project implementation strategy. Over the years, the action group has witnessed a growing number of countries and partner plant operators joining, demonstrating a shared commitment to fostering a climate-friendly transformation in the nitric acid industry. Although NACAG’s…

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18th July 2023

Georgian nitric acid producer Rustavi Azot announces international tender.

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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, and commissioning of N2O and NOx abatement technology and emissions monitoring equipment for its nitric acid plant located in Rustavi, Georgia. All interested bidders are…

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13th July 2023

Tender for the purchase of N2O tertiary abatement technology at SOLUCIONES QUÍMICAS PARA EL CAMPO Y LA INDUSTRIA S.A. DE C.V.

NACAG´s partner plant operator Soluciones Químicas has opened a call for international competitive bidding for required N2O tertiary abatement technology to be installed in the nitric acid plant located in Minatitlán (Veracruz), Mexico. The tendering process closes at 11:59 PM on July 24, 2023 (time of Minatitlán, Mexico). Interested bidders may download the bidding documents…

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6th July 2023

NACAG Signs Grant Agreement with Leading Jordanian Nitric Acid Producer, Kemapco

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On June 21st, NACAG signed a Grant Agreement with KEMAPCO® Arab Fertilizers & Chemicals Industries Ltd, a prominent producer of nitric acid based in Aqaba, Jordan. KEMAPCO®, boasting production facilities established in 1999, is strategically situated in close proximity to Jordan’s primary port. The core objective of this agreement is to procure and install advanced…

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5th May 2023

Uzbekistan’s JSC Maxam-Chirchiq signs grant agreement to reduce N2O emissions

Plant operator "Maxam-Chrichiq" in Chrichik, Tashkent region. Photo (©) JSC "Maxam Chirchiq"

On April 27th, JSC Maxam-Chirchiq, a nitric acid producer in Uzbekistan, signed a grant agreement with NACAG to join global efforts to reduce nitrous oxide (N2O) emissions. Located in Chirchiq in the Tashkent region, this plant has a long-standing history of over 70 years and is one of the biggest companies in the Uzbek chemical…

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