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The Impact Report 2024 has been published and provides an overview of key achievements and projected impacts of the Nitric Acid Climate Action Group (NACAG) in its global effort to reduce nitrous oxide (N₂O) emissions from nitric acid and caprolactam production. The report outlines how NACAG supports partner countries in establishing long-term, low-carbon production structures…
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In May 2025, Monómeros Colombo Venezolanos, a partner plant in the NACAG initiative, formalized the contract with Siemens for the acquisition and installation of continuous monitoring technology at its nitric acid production plant located in Barranquilla, Colombia. The signing of the contract was achieved thanks to the fulfillment of the commitments established in the grant…
Nitric Acid Producer JSC „Rustavi Azot“ in Georgia. © JSC Rustavi Azot
In February 2025, NACAG partner Rustavi Azot, Georgia’s leading nitric acid producer, signed a contract with Estonian supplier Alvigo for the procurement and installation of N₂O abatement technology. The contract was awarded following an international competitive tender process, ensuring transparency and value for investment. Once operational, the abatement system is expected to reduce emissions by…
JSC Navoiyazot at night. © JSC Navoiyazot
In a step towards industrial decarbonization, JSC „Navoiyazot“, one of Uzbekistan’s largest chemical producers and a key nitric acid manufacturer, is launching a market survey for the procurement of advanced Nitrous Oxide (N₂O) monitoring equipment. This project is being done together with NACAG, showing the plant’s strong commitment to cutting greenhouse gas emissions. Details on…
Groupe Chimique Tunisien and NACAG employees at the premises of the plant. © Groupe Chimique Tunisien
In March 2025, a comprehensive nitrous oxide (N₂O) monitoring system of the Industry Automation Service, financed by the Nitric Acid Climate Action Group, was successfully installed at the nitric acid production facility operated by Groupe Chimique Tunisien (GCT). This marks a significant milestone in Tunisia’s ongoing efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in the industrial…
Austin Powder Plant in Argentina. © Austin Powder
On March 13, 2025, Austin Powder Argentina S.A. announced an international tender for the procurement of tertiary Nitrous Oxide (N₂O) abatement technology for its nitric acid production facility in Salta, Argentina. Austin Powder, a leading chemical manufacturer, produces approximately 52,000 tons of nitric acid annually, generating around 130,000 tons of CO₂-equivalent emissions. Through this tender,…
Meeting between the Uzbek Ministry of Finance (on the right in the photo) and NACAG (on the left in the photo). © Ministry of Finance of Uzbekistan
On March 19, 2025, the NACAG Secretariat met with Uzbekistan’s Department for Coordination of the Transition to a Green Economy and Development under the Ministry of Finance to discuss and coordinate the next steps in their collaboration. Following Uzbekistan’s signing of the Statement of Undertaking in 2021, the country’s nitric acid producers became eligible for…
On February 10, 2025, at the Nitrogen + Syngas Conference, NACAG presented the impacts of its initiative and outlined financial opportunities available through its program. The 38th Nitrogen + Syngas Expo Conference, organized by CRU, is a premier technical event for the global nitrogen and syngas community. It serves as a key platform for professionals…
JSC „Maxam-Chirchiq“ in Chirchiq city, Uzebkistan
NACAG plant operator JSC “Maxam-Chirchiq” has prolonged market survey for the supply of secondary abatement technology till March 11, 2025. The objective is to assess the conditions for the eventual contracting and supply of secondary nitrous oxide (N2O) abatement technology at the nitric acid production plant located in Chirchiq city, Uzbekistan. Maxam-Chirchiq invites interested suppliers, both national…
Nitric acid plant JSC „Navoiyazot“ in Navoiy City, Uzbekistan. © JSC „Navoiyazot"
As part of the Nitric Acid Climate Action Group (NACAG) Initiative, JSC “Navoiyazot” is conducting a market survey. This survey aims to evaluate the conditions for the potential contracting and supply of secondary nitrous oxide (N2O) abatement technology at Navoiyazot’s nitric acid production plant in Navoiy City, Uzbekistan. Navoiyazot invites suppliers to participate in this survey. The results…
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Pakistan’s Ministry of Climate Change and Environmental Coordination has signed the Statement of Undertaking (SoU) with the Nitric Acid Climate Action Group (NACAG), committing to the permanent reduction of N2O emissions within the country’s nitric acid sector. At the signing ceremony in Islamabad, attended by Ms. Janine Rohwer, First Secretary at the German Embassy, and…
In a pivotal environmental initiative, KEMAPCO® Arab Fertilizers & Chemicals Industries Ltd, based in Aqaba, Jordan, has partnered with NACAG to announce a re-tender for the procurement of advanced Nitrous Oxide (N2O) monitoring equipment. The collaboration, formalized on June 21st 2023 through a Grant Agreement, underscores KEMAPCO®’s commitment to curbing greenhouse nitrous oxide emissions from nitric…
