Nitrogen is essential for the world
JSC GIAP experts took an active part in the 4th International Forum “Mineral Fertilizers PRO” in Sochi — key industry platform dedicated to the mineral fertilizers sector.
The event was coincided with the 95th anniversary of the domestic nitrogen industry and brought together over 300 leading specialists from Russia, Belarus, Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, Turkey, China and Iran. The forum was organized by infoconnect pro, with GIAP serving as a gold partner of the forum.
During the opening ceremony, Artem Starovoytov, CEO of JSC GIAP, addressed the participants. He congratulated everyone on the anniversary and emphasized that GIAP is ready to continue supporting the development of the industry, by sharing expertise, offering process solutions and participating in large-scale projects.
Arkady Merkulov, Deputy CEO – Head of Technologies and EP Projects Division of JSC GIAP, made a report during the first session of the forum. The expert outlined the key milestones in the development of the domestic nitrogen industry and assessed its current state. The speaker pointed out that a significant number of the existing production plants is approaching the 50-year mark, consequently, ensuring food security requires not only maintaining the performance ability of existing facilities, but also a systematic modernization, as well as construction of new plants, including ammonia-urea complexes.
Arkady Merkulov also participated in the plenary session “Development of the mineral fertilizers sector”. During discussion, managers and industry experts discussed the status of the key investment projects, issues of technological sovereignty, HR policy and measures of government support required for sustainable development of the sector.
The intensive business program included more than 35 presentations of participants, and the exhibition area presented new developments of the leading equipment and catalysts manufacturers. Among participants of the forum — representatives of IAS Engineering & Consulting, KAO Azot, Entechmach, Invenso, Roskhim Group of Companies, AVK, Zavkom, NIUIF and other leaders of the industry.
The forum reaffirmed its role as a key communication platform for sharing experience, finding process solutions and building partnerships.