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Técnicas Reunidas to Develop Kazakhstan's Largest Ammonium Plant

At a glance
  • The plant in Aktau will have a $1 billion investment.
  • It will produce 660,000 tons of ammonia, 577,500 tons of urea, 395,000 tons of nitric acid, and 500,000 tons of ammonium nitrate annually.
  • The FEED OBE contract requires 200,000 engineering hours and will be completed this year.
  • The EPC contract will follow once financing is secured.

Project Overview

Técnicas Reunidas has been selected by KAZAZOT to develop the largest ammonium production plant in Kazakhstan, located in Aktau, Mangistau Oblast. The project will be executed through a FEED OBE contract, followed by an EPC contract once financing is secured.

Investment and Production Capacity

The total investment for the plant is approximately $1 billion. The facility will have the capacity to produce 660,000 tons of ammonia, 577,500 tons of urea, 395,000 tons of nitric acid, and 500,000 tons of ammonium nitrate annually.

Engineering and Construction

The FEED OBE contract will require about 200,000 engineering hours, to be completed at Técnicas Reunidas' Madrid headquarters within the current year. Upon completion and securing of financial resources, the company will proceed with the full engineering, procurement, and construction of the plant under an EPC contract.

Environmental and Efficiency Goals

The new complex aims to minimize environmental impact and improve efficiency by integrating with existing facilities, optimizing natural resource use, and enhancing overall operational efficiency. This will make the plant a reference in the sector on an international scale.