NEXTCHEM, part of MAIRE, has announced two major project awards in Canada through its subsidiary Stamicarbon, a global leader in nitrogen fertilizer technology. These projects highlight Stamicarbon’s innovative NX STAMI Urea technology.
Low-Carbon Fertilizer Plant in Saskatchewan
Stamicarbon will deliver the process design package (PDP) and licensing for a new urea and diesel exhaust fluid (DEF) plant in Belle Plaine, Saskatchewan. The project is being developed by Genesis Fertilizers, a farmer-owned consortium.
Key highlights of the plant:
- Urea Production: 2500 tons per day (tpd).
- DEF Production: 1500 tpd of ISO 22241-compliant DEF, known as AdBlue® in Europe.
- Low-Carbon Design: Includes carbon capture and storage, making it Canada’s first proposed low-carbon nitrogen fertilizer plant.
The facility will use Stamicarbon’s flash urea melt technology, which boosts efficiency, reduces steam consumption, and ensures reliable operations. Production is expected to begin by 2029.
Equipment Upgrade for Nutrien in Alberta
Stamicarbon will also supply a high-pressure urea stripper for Nutrien’s Fort Saskatchewan Nitrogen Operations in Alberta. This state-of-the-art equipment is engineered to:
- Increase efficiency.
- Minimize downtime.
- Deliver long-term reliability.
These contracts reinforce NEXTCHEM and Stamicarbon’s commitment to sustainable and cost-effective fertilizer solutions, driving innovation across Canada’s agriculture sector.
