Belarus’ Grodno Azot resumes operation of two plants after major overhaul
<p> MINSK, Sep 30 - PrimePress. Belarus’ chemical company OAO Grodno Azot says it has resumed the operation of two shops after a 3-week overhaul, which started 10 September 2021. </p> <p> </p> <p> During start-up operations, atmospheric air quality is monitored at the site and perimeter of the enterprise and at the boundary of the shop, taking into account the wind direction. Information on atmospheric air in the sanitary protection zone of the enterprise will be published on the official website of Grodno Azot, the report says. </p> <p> </p> <p> In addition, process gas containing flammable substances is used during preheating of the main compartments of the ammonia plant. The gas is discharged to a flare plant where it is burned before the start-up operations are completed. Start-up operations may last several days. When they are finished, the flare is extinguished. </p> <p> </p> <p> Grodno Azot was set up in 1963 and transformed into an open joint-stock company in 2002. The Belarusian government holds a 99.97% stake. </p> <p> </p> <p> Grodno Azot is Belarus’ main producer of liquid ammonia, nitrogen fertilizers, methanol, caprolactam, biodiesel fuel. </p> <p> </p> <p> OAO Grodno Azot’s ammonia capacity stands at 976,800 tonne per year, carbamide – 945,000 tonnes, nitrosol – 720,000 tonnes, ammonium sulphate – 319,000 tonnes, technical methanol – 80,000 tonnes, caprolactam – 121,200 tonnes, crystalline hydroxylamine sulfate – 3,300 tonnes, fatty acid methyl esters (biofuel) – 40,000 tonnes, highest quality carbon dioxide – 24,000 tonnes. </p> <p> </p> <p> Starting 3 June 2021 Grodno Azot has been under sanctions imposed by the U.S. Department of the Treasury. End </p> <p> </p>
2021-10-01
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Belarus’ Grodno Azot resumes operation of two plants after major overhaul
MINSK, Sep 30 - PrimePress. Belarus’ chemical company OAO Grodno Azot says it has resumed the operation of two shops after a 3-week overhaul, which started 10 September 2021.
During start-up operations, atmospheric air quality is monitored at the site and perimeter of the enterprise and at the boundary of the shop, taking into account the wind direction. Information on atmospheric air in the sanitary protection zone of the enterprise will be published on the official website of Grodno Azot, the report says.
In addition, process gas containing flammable substances is used during preheating of the main compartments of the ammonia plant. The gas is discharged to a flare plant where it is burned before the start-up operations are completed. Start-up operations may last several days. When they are finished, the flare is extinguished.
Grodno Azot was set up in 1963 and transformed into an open joint-stock company in 2002. The Belarusian government holds a 99.97% stake.
Grodno Azot is Belarus’ main producer of liquid ammonia, nitrogen fertilizers, methanol, caprolactam, biodiesel fuel.
OAO Grodno Azot’s ammonia capacity stands at 976,800 tonne per year, carbamide – 945,000 tonnes, nitrosol – 720,000 tonnes, ammonium sulphate – 319,000 tonnes, technical methanol – 80,000 tonnes, caprolactam – 121,200 tonnes, crystalline hydroxylamine sulfate – 3,300 tonnes, fatty acid methyl esters (biofuel) – 40,000 tonnes, highest quality carbon dioxide – 24,000 tonnes.
Starting 3 June 2021 Grodno Azot has been under sanctions imposed by the U.S. Department of the Treasury. End