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8th October 2024

International open tender for Tertiary Nitrous Oxide (N2O) Abatement Technology Supply at Austin Powder (Salta, Argentina) from October 4, 2024 till November 29, 2024

Austin Powder Plant in Argentina ©Austin Powder

On October 4, 2024, Austin Powder Argentina S.A., announced a tender for the procurement of tertiary Nitrous Oxide (N2O) abatement technology for its nitric acid production facility located in the province of Salta, Argentina. The tender is open from October 4, 2024, to November 29, 2024. Austin Powder is a chemical manufacturer, currently producing around 52,000…

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27th September 2024

NACAG partner plant Soluciones Químicas signs contract for the procurement of nitrous oxide abatement technology

Successful completion of the tender for N2O abatement technology in Mexico ©Soluciones Químicas

On September 11, 2024, Soluciones Químicas para el Campo y la Industria S.A de C.V, a NACAG partner plant operator, finalized a contract with a local Mexican firm for the supply and installation of tertiary abatement technology to reduce nitrous oxide (N2O) emissions at its nitric acid plant. This technology is projected to abate over…

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26th August 2024

International open tender for the supply of nitrous oxide N2O (Cems-Dash) Monitoring System at Monómeros (Barranquilla, Colombia) From August 22, 2024 till October 1, 2024

Monómeros, NACAG’s partner plant operator, has announced the tender for the procurement of nitrous oxide N2O (Cems-Dash) Monitoring System for its nitric acid production facility located in Barranquilla, Colombia. The tender opened on August 22, 2024 and closes on October 1, 2024 Interested suppliers can access the necessary documents and additional information via the provided…

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20th August 2024

International Open Tender for Secondary Nitrous Oxide (N2O) Abatement Technology Supply at Monómeros (Barranquilla, Colombia) From August 16, 2024 till September 20, 2024

Monómeros, NACAG’s partner plant operator, has announced the second tender for the procurement of secondary Nitrous Oxide (N2O) abatement technology for its nitric acid production facility located in Barranquilla, Colombia. The second tender opened on August 16, 2024 and closes on September 20, 2024 Interested suppliers can access the necessary documents and additional information via…

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20th August 2024

Invalid Tender: International Open Tender for Secondary Nitrous Oxide (N2O) Abatement Technology Supply at Monómeros (Barranquilla, Colombia) declared void

Monómeros, NACAG’s partner plant operator, has announced that the tender process of the International Open Tender Monómeros 001-2024 with the subject “Supply of a Secondary Nitric Oxide (N2O) Abatement System for the Nitric Acid Plant of Monómeros located in the Special, Industrial and Port District of Barranquilla, Department of Atlántico – Colombia, in the context…

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13th August 2024

Market Survey for Procurement of Secondary Nitrous Oxide (N2O) Abatement Technology

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. The nitric acid industry in Uzbekistan produces…

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6th August 2024

Market Survey for Nitrous Oxide (N2O) emissions Monitoring Technology Supply at Austin Powder Argentina (El Galpón, Province of Salta)

Austin Powder Plant in Argentina ©Austin Powder

Under the NACAG initiative, Austin Powder Argentina’s Petrochemical Division invites interested parties to participate in a market study. This study aims to assess the conditions for potentially supplying Nitrous Oxide (N2O) emissions monitoring technology to the nitric acid production plant at the Austin Powder Argentina S.A. Petrochemical Complex in El Galpón, Salta, Argentina. Argentina signed…

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30th July 2024

Peru’s pioneering approach to N2O mitigation: a joint effort for climate protection

Illustrative example of the nitric acid plant. © Aleksei / AdobeStock

Peru is making remarkable progress in mitigating nitrous oxide (N2O) emissions through a collaborative effort involving its nitric acid industry, the government, and the Nitric Acid Climate Action Group (NACAG). Industry in Peru takes the lead in N2O mitigation ENAEX, Peru’s sole nitric acid producer and a pioneer within the NACAG initiative, is taking proactive…

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26th July 2024

CANCELLATION ANNOUNCEMENT OF BIDDING FOR N2O MONITORNG SYSTEM PACKAGE by UBE Chemicals (Asia) Public Company Limited in Thailand

Illustrative photo of the nitric acid plant. © industrieblick / AdobeStock

UBE Chemicals (Asia) Public Company Limited, hereinafter referred to as “UCHA”, based in Thailand, informs all interested service providers that the tender process for the procurement and installation of N2O Monitoring System Package No. 1 – “Continuous Nitrous Oxide Monitoring Equipment” at UCHA’s nitric acid plant in Rayong, Thailand, has been canceled. See UCHA’s announcement…

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18th July 2024

Market Survey for Secondary Nitrous Oxide (N2O) Abatement Technology Supply at JSC Maxam-Chirchiq (Chirchiq city, Uzbekistan)

Maxam-Chirchiq, NACAG’s partner plant operator, has initiated a market research to determine the conditions for the potential procurement of secondary Nitrous Oxide (N2O) abatement technology for its nitric acid production facility located in Chirchiq city, Uzbekistan. Interested suppliers can access the announcement via the provided link: Maxam-Chirchiq – Market Survey for the procurement of nitrous…

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27th June 2024

Focus Group Meeting on Policy Options to Regulate N2O Emissions from Nitric Acid Production in Georgia

Participants of the focus group meeting on policy options for sustainable N2O mitigation in Tbilisi, Georgia

On June 19, 2024, representatives from Georgian civil society, the Ministry of Environmental Protection and Agriculture of Georgia (MEPA), the Georgian Parliament, and the public sector convened to discuss potential policy options for the permanent reduction of N2O emissions from nitric acid production in Georgia. This focus group meeting, held in Tbilisi, aimed to gather…

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27th June 2024

NACAG partner plant operator JSC Rustavi Azot signed contract on monitoring equipment procurement

Nitric acid plant JSC „Rustavi Azot“ in Rustavi, Georgia, © JSC „Rustavi Azot“

In June 2024, JSC Rustavi Azot finalized a contract to procure N2O monitoring equipment from SICK, a leading technology provider. This procurement, fully financed by NACAG, signifies a significant step towards climate-friendly transformation of nitric acid production in Georgia. Established in 1956 and situated in the Southeast of Georgia, JSC Rustavi Azot stands as one…

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