- KBR will use its PLINKE MAGNAC technology to produce high-concentration nitric acid.
- The plant will be built adjacent to an existing facility supplied by KBR since 1998.
- MAGNAC produces 98.5 wt% nitric acid from weak nitric acid.
- KBR has over 70 years of experience in inorganic processes and technology solutions.
Project Overview
KBR has secured a contract to implement its proprietary PLINKE MAGNAC® technology for producing high-concentration nitric acid at Grupa Azoty’s Tarnow site in Poland. The new plant will be constructed adjacent to an existing facility that KBR supplied and has been operational since 1998.
Technology and Capabilities
The MAGNAC technology is designed to produce 98.5 wt% high-concentration nitric acid from fresh, weak nitric acid. KBR’s process and patented equipment design ensure high plant availability and reliability, delivering a valuable product to the market.
Scope of Work
KBR will provide basic and detailed engineering design, equipment, and related advisory services for the new plant. This project aims to enhance the existing facility's capabilities and support Grupa Azoty’s business expansion goals.
Experience and Expertise
With over 70 years of experience in inorganics, KBR specializes in processes and technology solutions for crystallization, evaporation, and the concentration and purification of strong inorganic acids. This extensive expertise underpins the reliability and efficiency of the solutions provided for the new plant.
Grupa Azoty's Market Position
Grupa Azoty is a leading player in Poland's fertilizer and chemical market and a significant entity in Europe. It is the second-largest EU-based manufacturer of nitrogen and compound fertilizers, with a strong presence in various chemical products, including melamine, caprolactam, polyamide, oxo alcohols, plasticisers, and titanium white.
