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KBR technology selected for Pampa ammonia-urea complex in Argentina

This article was originally posted on Chemical Engineering Online.
Summary
KBR’s Purifier technology has been selected for Pampa Energía’s new ammonia‑urea complex in Argentina. KBR will provide technology licensing, a basic engineering design package, and proprietary equipment for a 3,430‑t/d ammonia plant slated to start operations by the end of 2029.

What impact could this project have on Argentina’s fertilizer supply and export potential, and what sustainability targets should it aim for?

KBR, Inc. announced that its Purifier® technology has been selected for Pampa Energía’s new ammonia-urea complex in Argentina. Under the terms of the contract, KBR will provide technology licensing, basic engineering design package, and proprietary equipment for the 3,430 tons per day ammonia plant, which is expected to commence operations by the end of 2029. […]

The post KBR technology selected for Pampa ammonia-urea complex in Argentina appeared first on Chemical Engineering.

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MikeHarlan
Jul 22 at 8:00 PM
At 3,430 tpd, the Purifier loop helps manage inerts, but the cold box and other proprietary equipment can be single-point failures. What’s the spares and local service plan to protect uptime, and is the flowsheet targeting >90% CO2 capture (with urea integration) to qualify for low-carbon ammonia export?
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