Sittard, the Netherlands — Stamicarbon, the nitrogen technology licensor of MAIRE engineering group, has been awarded a licensing and equipment supply contract for a state-of-the-art urea melt and granulation plant in Egypt for El-Nasr Company for Intermediate Chemicals (NCIC). The plant is expected to have a production capacity of 1,050 MTPD of urea and will be located in an area 100 km southeast of Cairo. 

The facility will feature Stamicarbon’s pool reactor with adiabatic flash technology, which offers the advantages of lower steam consumption and enhanced energy efficiency. The proprietary high-pressure equipment for the urea synthesis section will be made of super durable duplex stainless steel. The new plant will also utilize Stamicarbon's fluid-bed granulation technology to ensure the production of a superior product that meets the highest quality standards. The design includes the integrated off-gases acidic scrubbing system and the innovative salts reworking technology that eliminates the waste water stream. 

“We are excited to extend our collaboration with NCIC by designing their second urea plant, which will now also feature our state-of-the-art granulation technology. This award is a testament to our dedication to providing reliable and efficient nitrogen-based technology solutions,” said Pejman Djavdan, Stamicarbon CEO.

El-Nasr Company for Intermediate Chemicals (NCIC)
El-Nasr Company for Intermediate Chemicals (NCIC), established in 1972, is a pioneering company specializing in chemical industries, fertilizers, industrial and medical gases, household insecticides, and pesticides. Utilizing the latest global technologies and modern techniques in its respective fields, the company produces high-quality products while preserving the environment from all types of pollution. More information: www.nasrchemicals.com.

Stamicarbon B.V.
Stamicarbon, the nitrogen technology licensor of MAIRE Group, designs and licenses fertilizer plant technologies, with urea, green ammonia, and nitric acid being the core businesses. As a pioneer with a higher purpose, the company has a vision to enable the world to feed itself and improve the quality of life. Stamicarbon is a global leader in fertilizer technologies and has licensed more than 260 urea plants and realized more than 100 revamping and optimization projects. With 75 years of knowledge and experience, Stamicarbon offers customers tailored solutions and services to maintain, improve and optimize plants in every stage of their life cycle, with a focus on sustainable fertilizer production. Stamicarbon is headquarters is in Sittard, The Netherlands, and operates worldwide. For more information: www.stamicarbon.com.

Stamicarbon Media Relations
Nikolay Ketov, Public Relations Officer
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Maire Tecnimont S.p.A (MAIRE), a company listed on the Milan Stock Exchange, leads an engineering group that develops and implements innovative technologies in nitrogen, hydrogen and circular carbon, fuels and chemicals, and polymers sectors. It operates globally with its Sustainable Technology Solutions and Integrated E&C Solutions units to drive the evolution of the industry towards decarbonization. MAIRE creates value in about 45 countries and relies on approximately 6,500 employees, supported by over 20,000 people engaged in its projects worldwide. For further information: www.mairetecnimont.com.

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