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Coal use by fertilizer industry: DOF reluctant to act. FACT ammonia tender update. Shipment Details. PhosAgro receives international award from IFA. Software updates: Fertilizer projects. Mosaic for DAP & NFL for Urea: Most preferred brands in Punjab. Shipment Details. Software updates: Fertilizer projects. Paradeep Phosphates plans to produce 1.7 mt DAP in two years. International Fertilizer Update. IFA’s Strategic Forum Examines Plant Nutrition Related Development in India & China. Shipment Details . Transportation issues in Madhya Pradesh: An analysis. Prices of fertilizers in International Market. Download Reports, Tenders and Newsclips. Fertilizer company: Looking at the next five years. Software updates: Fertilizer projects. . NFL gets IFA Excellence Award. GEECL declares its Raniganj field is worth $13.78 billion.
Coal use by fertilizer industry: DOF reluctant to act
Nov 21:
8There are 7 gas based urea units that are using coal for power and steam generation. The cost of energy through coal is lower than the cost of energy through gas, but the energy efficiency through coal in Gcal per tonne of urea is lower. Yet the total cost of energy through coal is lower than the cost of energy through the gas.
8This is the reason why the government is also encouraging the use of coal for power generation but while fixing the energy consumption norms under NUP2015 this aspect was overlooked.
8Despite petitions from the industry, the DOF is reluctant to take further action
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8This is the reason why the government is also encouraging the use of coal for power generation but while fixing the energy consumption norms under NUP2015 this aspect was overlooked.
8Despite petitions from the industry, the DOF is reluctant to take further action
Click on Details for more update on this issue Details
FACT ammonia tender update
Nov 21:
8The Fertilizer and Chemical & Travancore Ltd (FACT) has awarded its 14th of November 2018 Tender to Qatari producer Muntajat at US$380/T CFR. The price is US$5/T lower than the previously purchased non-Iranian product.
8FACT requested 4000 T of ammonia for delivery to Kochi in between 6th to10th of December 2018. An offer was received from Trammo, but market participants said the company only offered supply for a part of FACT's requirement.
8A new tender has been issued for 7500 T (+/- 5%) of ammonia for delivery to Kochi between 29th of December 2018 and 2 January 2019. The closing date for the tender is 21st of November, with bids to remain valid until 28th of November 2018. Details
8FACT requested 4000 T of ammonia for delivery to Kochi in between 6th to10th of December 2018. An offer was received from Trammo, but market participants said the company only offered supply for a part of FACT's requirement.
8A new tender has been issued for 7500 T (+/- 5%) of ammonia for delivery to Kochi between 29th of December 2018 and 2 January 2019. The closing date for the tender is 21st of November, with bids to remain valid until 28th of November 2018. Details
Shipment Details
Nov 21:
8Three Ammonia Shipments are arriving on the 21st & 22nd of November 2018.
8A Urea shipment is expected to arrive on the 23rd of November.
8A Rock Phosphate shipment is also arriving on the 23rd of November with a total quantity of 52,000 T.
8A Sulphur shipment is also expected to arrive on the 23rd of November.
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8A Urea shipment is expected to arrive on the 23rd of November.
8A Rock Phosphate shipment is also arriving on the 23rd of November with a total quantity of 52,000 T.
8A Sulphur shipment is also expected to arrive on the 23rd of November.
Click on Details for the Importer's Information Details
PhosAgro receives international award from IFA
Nov 21:
For reference purposes the website carries here the following tenders:
8Handling and Transportation of estimated 146500 MT of Fertilizers at Baddowal Rake Point Details
8Handling and Transportation of estimated 135000 MT of Fertilizers at Gurdaspur Rake Point Details
8Corrigendum: Biennial Rate Contract for FD Fan and ID Bearing replacement and Rotor replacement job in Methanol Plant Details
8Hiring of JCB, dumper for the year of 2018-19 Details
8Maintenance of specialized glass piping jobs in CNA Plant Details
8Biennial rate contract for specialized welding repair in Stripper, Reactor and Carbamate condenser in Urea plant Details
8Corrigendum: Online leak sealing of elbow, tee, flanges, valve body in Urea, ABC and other plants Details
8Corrigendum: Carrying out Aluminium Welding Jobs in CGP Group of Plant Details
8Supply of Mechanical Seals Details
You can also click on Tenders for more
For reference purposes the website carries here the following reports:
8Notification of Import parity price for the 4th quarter of 2017-18 [DOF] Details
8Is the future of agriculture perennial: A Report Details
8Statement of Wholesale Prices of Agricultural Commodities [November 2018] Details
8Company Presentation of Golden Agri-Resources Limited [November 2018] Details
8Index Numbers of Wholesale Price in India [October 2018] Details
8Vermicompost yield and total microbial under different temperature regime: A Paper Details
You can also click on Reports for more
For reference purposes the website carries here the following Newsclips:
8The zero budget farming discord Details
8We need to do more to attract women to agriculture Details
8Food subsidy and the art of window dressing Details
8Farmers badly hit by demonetisation, admits Agriculture Ministry Details
8PhosAgro receives international award from IFA Details
8GDP growth in India may ease to 7.2% in July-Sept on sluggish economy: Icra Details
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8Handling and Transportation of estimated 146500 MT of Fertilizers at Baddowal Rake Point Details
8Handling and Transportation of estimated 135000 MT of Fertilizers at Gurdaspur Rake Point Details
8Corrigendum: Biennial Rate Contract for FD Fan and ID Bearing replacement and Rotor replacement job in Methanol Plant Details
8Hiring of JCB, dumper for the year of 2018-19 Details
8Maintenance of specialized glass piping jobs in CNA Plant Details
8Biennial rate contract for specialized welding repair in Stripper, Reactor and Carbamate condenser in Urea plant Details
8Corrigendum: Online leak sealing of elbow, tee, flanges, valve body in Urea, ABC and other plants Details
8Corrigendum: Carrying out Aluminium Welding Jobs in CGP Group of Plant Details
8Supply of Mechanical Seals Details
You can also click on Tenders for more
For reference purposes the website carries here the following reports:
8Notification of Import parity price for the 4th quarter of 2017-18 [DOF] Details
8Is the future of agriculture perennial: A Report Details
8Statement of Wholesale Prices of Agricultural Commodities [November 2018] Details
8Company Presentation of Golden Agri-Resources Limited [November 2018] Details
8Index Numbers of Wholesale Price in India [October 2018] Details
8Vermicompost yield and total microbial under different temperature regime: A Paper Details
You can also click on Reports for more
For reference purposes the website carries here the following Newsclips:
8The zero budget farming discord Details
8We need to do more to attract women to agriculture Details
8Food subsidy and the art of window dressing Details
8Farmers badly hit by demonetisation, admits Agriculture Ministry Details
8PhosAgro receives international award from IFA Details
8GDP growth in India may ease to 7.2% in July-Sept on sluggish economy: Icra Details
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Software updates: Fertilizer projects
Nov 21:
Naptha to Natural Gas Feedstock Conversion Project
8Cost - Rs 250 Crore
8Project Event: J&K won the race for the supply cum erection of NG Preheater(D1153) and NG feed Preheat Coil(D1206). In the race where Thermax, J& K, and Furnace Engineering. The gas availability is likely to be completed in December 2018, after that plant will start production using natural gas.
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SSP Fertilizer Greenfield Project
8Cost - Rs 90 Crore
8Project Event: The RFQ for the LSTK contractor released and price bid has been opened, but due to high price bid, the discussion process is ongoing and it will take a minimum one to two months before a decision is taken to finalize the tender or go for a re-tender.
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SSP Annual Maintenance Project
8Cost - Rs 0.15 Crore
8Project Event: RFQ for a registered Maintenance Contractor is likely to be released in February 2018
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8Cost - Rs 250 Crore
8Project Event: J&K won the race for the supply cum erection of NG Preheater(D1153) and NG feed Preheat Coil(D1206). In the race where Thermax, J& K, and Furnace Engineering. The gas availability is likely to be completed in December 2018, after that plant will start production using natural gas.
Click here for more details
SSP Fertilizer Greenfield Project
8Cost - Rs 90 Crore
8Project Event: The RFQ for the LSTK contractor released and price bid has been opened, but due to high price bid, the discussion process is ongoing and it will take a minimum one to two months before a decision is taken to finalize the tender or go for a re-tender.
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SSP Annual Maintenance Project
8Cost - Rs 0.15 Crore
8Project Event: RFQ for a registered Maintenance Contractor is likely to be released in February 2018
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Mosaic for DAP & NFL for Urea: Most preferred brands in Punjab
Nov 20:
8The retailers from different districts of Punjab told our website that the demand of DAP is tapering off since the sowing of crops is almost done in the state
8Now, the demand for Urea is going to pick up pace which is the reason why most of the retailers are trying to stock urea as the advance so that they won't fall short when the actual demand will arrive.
Click on details for the retail trade margins in different districts of the state as well details on most preferred brands Details
8Now, the demand for Urea is going to pick up pace which is the reason why most of the retailers are trying to stock urea as the advance so that they won't fall short when the actual demand will arrive.
Click on details for the retail trade margins in different districts of the state as well details on most preferred brands Details
Shipment Details
Nov 20:
8A Phosphoric Acid shipment is arriving on the 24th of November.
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Software updates: Fertilizer projects
Nov 20:
NPK Fertilizer Greenfield Project
8Cost - Rs 1517 Crore
8Project Event: RFQ for EPC contractor was floated in February 2017 and price bid was opened in Jan 2018, but due to high price bids, finalization has been a delayed. Still, negotiations are ongoing and a deal is likely in December 2018.
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Process Air Compressor Greenfield Project
8Cost - Rs 347 Crore
8Project Event: NIT for LSTK contractor has been released, price bid is not opened yet, finalization is due in February 2019.
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Ammonia Brownfield Project
8Cost - Rs 250 Crore
8Project Event: The project is in the initial phase and discussion is ongoing, RFQ for the process licensor is likely to be released in April 2019. The proposal for the environmental clearance has not been submitted yet.
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Details
8Cost - Rs 1517 Crore
8Project Event: RFQ for EPC contractor was floated in February 2017 and price bid was opened in Jan 2018, but due to high price bids, finalization has been a delayed. Still, negotiations are ongoing and a deal is likely in December 2018.
Click here for more details
Process Air Compressor Greenfield Project
8Cost - Rs 347 Crore
8Project Event: NIT for LSTK contractor has been released, price bid is not opened yet, finalization is due in February 2019.
Click here for more details
Ammonia Brownfield Project
8Cost - Rs 250 Crore
8Project Event: The project is in the initial phase and discussion is ongoing, RFQ for the process licensor is likely to be released in April 2019. The proposal for the environmental clearance has not been submitted yet.
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Paradeep Phosphates plans to produce 1.7 mt DAP in two years
Nov 20:
For reference purposes the website carries here the following tenders:
8Supply of Manpower for Carbon Replacement Jobs in Ammonia Plant Details
8Design and Commissioning of Nitrogen Compressor in Argon Plant Details
8Contract for Supply of Skilled and Unskilled Manpower for repair Jobs in Urea Plant Details
8Hiring of Poclain or Excavator, JCB and Dumper for Suphala Silo in BMH Department within factory premises Details
8Fabrication and Assembly of Inlet Guide Vane Blades of Vane Controller Assembly of ID and FD Fans of Boilers in Steam Generation Plant Details
8Supervisory services for assisting in overhauling, maintenance and troubleshooting jobs on Synthesis Gas Compressor and its Drive Turbine in Ammonia Plant Details
8Prequalification and tender for Clearance Forwarding and Stevedoring Agency Work of Imported Bulk Urea Details
You can also click on Tenders for more
For reference purposes the website carries here the following reports:
8Status of Rainfall and Agriculture Activity in Andhra Pradesh [November 2018] Details
8Generalized Hierarchical Model-Based estimation for above-ground Biomass assessment: A Paper Details
8Improving agricultural productivity through mechanization and the use of fertiliser: A Paper Details
8Species and bio-availability of inorganic and organic phosphorus in sludge: An Analysis Details
8Agriculture and sustainable development goals: An Overview and Issues Details
8Engineers India Limited: An Analysis Details
8List of Accredited EIA Consultant Organizations [November 2018] Details
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For reference purposes the website carries here the following Newsclips:
8India cotton sustainability programme showing results Details
8Why farms of every type and size have to be climate smart Details
8City entrepreneur spreads message of vermicomposting Details
8Paradeep Phosphates plans to produce 1.7 mt DAP in two years Details
8151 districts in India threatened by climate change: ICAR Details
You can also click on Newsclips for more Details
8Supply of Manpower for Carbon Replacement Jobs in Ammonia Plant Details
8Design and Commissioning of Nitrogen Compressor in Argon Plant Details
8Contract for Supply of Skilled and Unskilled Manpower for repair Jobs in Urea Plant Details
8Hiring of Poclain or Excavator, JCB and Dumper for Suphala Silo in BMH Department within factory premises Details
8Fabrication and Assembly of Inlet Guide Vane Blades of Vane Controller Assembly of ID and FD Fans of Boilers in Steam Generation Plant Details
8Supervisory services for assisting in overhauling, maintenance and troubleshooting jobs on Synthesis Gas Compressor and its Drive Turbine in Ammonia Plant Details
8Prequalification and tender for Clearance Forwarding and Stevedoring Agency Work of Imported Bulk Urea Details
You can also click on Tenders for more
For reference purposes the website carries here the following reports:
8Status of Rainfall and Agriculture Activity in Andhra Pradesh [November 2018] Details
8Generalized Hierarchical Model-Based estimation for above-ground Biomass assessment: A Paper Details
8Improving agricultural productivity through mechanization and the use of fertiliser: A Paper Details
8Species and bio-availability of inorganic and organic phosphorus in sludge: An Analysis Details
8Agriculture and sustainable development goals: An Overview and Issues Details
8Engineers India Limited: An Analysis Details
8List of Accredited EIA Consultant Organizations [November 2018] Details
You can also click on Reports for more
For reference purposes the website carries here the following Newsclips:
8India cotton sustainability programme showing results Details
8Why farms of every type and size have to be climate smart Details
8City entrepreneur spreads message of vermicomposting Details
8Paradeep Phosphates plans to produce 1.7 mt DAP in two years Details
8151 districts in India threatened by climate change: ICAR Details
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International Fertilizer Update
Nov 20:
EuroChem and Aphea.Bio launch R&D collaboration
8The agreement will see the two companies collaborate on the development of next-generation fertilizer technologies designed to significantly boost the take-up of key nutrients by plants. The research will utilize data and samples from scientific field trials at 10 different locations all over Europe.
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EuroChem receives IFA Gold Medal in recognition of health, safety, and environment engagement
8EuroChem Group AG, a leading global fertilizer producer, has received the International Fertilizer Association (IFA) Excellence Gold Medal for its efforts in advancing Safety, Health, and Environment (SHE) issues.
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8The agreement will see the two companies collaborate on the development of next-generation fertilizer technologies designed to significantly boost the take-up of key nutrients by plants. The research will utilize data and samples from scientific field trials at 10 different locations all over Europe.
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EuroChem receives IFA Gold Medal in recognition of health, safety, and environment engagement
8EuroChem Group AG, a leading global fertilizer producer, has received the International Fertilizer Association (IFA) Excellence Gold Medal for its efforts in advancing Safety, Health, and Environment (SHE) issues.
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IFA’s Strategic Forum Examines Plant Nutrition Related Development in India & China
Nov 20:
The tremendous role of fertilizers in building up China and India’s impressive agricultural sectors were repeatedly acknowledged, with particular emphasis placed on efforts underway in both countries to move towards more efficient and balanced plant nutrition and soil health improvements.
8Through extensive consultations, surveys, and workshops with its global membership and a wide range of external stakeholders, IFA has distilled four plausible future global scenarios and considered their implications for farming and the fertilizer industry, resulting in a series of recommendations for the association.
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8Through extensive consultations, surveys, and workshops with its global membership and a wide range of external stakeholders, IFA has distilled four plausible future global scenarios and considered their implications for farming and the fertilizer industry, resulting in a series of recommendations for the association.
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Shipment Details
Nov 19:
8An Ammonia shipment is arriving on the 22nd of November.
8An Sulphuric Acid shipment is also arriving on the 22nd of November.
8A Rock Phosphate Shipment is arriving on the 25th of November.
8A Molten Sulphur Shipment is also expected to arrive on the 1st of December.
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8An Sulphuric Acid shipment is also arriving on the 22nd of November.
8A Rock Phosphate Shipment is arriving on the 25th of November.
8A Molten Sulphur Shipment is also expected to arrive on the 1st of December.
Click on Details for Importer's Information Details
Transportation issues in Madhya Pradesh: An analysis
Nov 19:
8The non-availability of rake points is an issue for the adequate supply of fertilizer products because of which the fertilizers were not reaching to the farmers on time, but that is not the only problem in the supply of fertilizers, even the farmers at places which have rake points or at nearby location are facing some issues with the supplies of fertilizers.
8What are these issues and which places are facing this problem?
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8What are these issues and which places are facing this problem?
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Prices of fertilizers in International Market
Nov 19:
8Increase in the International prices of the fertilizers is making imports costlier in the last one year.
8The price of DAP has increased around 16.5%, MAP price has gone up by 12.79%, Potash has moved up by 7.91% and Urea by 20.41%
8Find out how prices have moved internationally
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8The price of DAP has increased around 16.5%, MAP price has gone up by 12.79%, Potash has moved up by 7.91% and Urea by 20.41%
8Find out how prices have moved internationally
Find out more. Details
Download Reports, Tenders and Newsclips
Nov 19:
For reference purposes the website carries here the following tenders:
8Corrigendum: Battery Capacity Testing at SGP and Urea Plant Details
8Corrigendum: Opening and Boxed Up of Ammonia Chiller for Leak Testing Jobs in Ammonia Plant Details
8Biennial Rate Contract for Monitoring and Maintenance of Impressed Current Cathodic Protection System of underground pipelines Details
8Corrigendum: Painting of Structures of RG Boiler EOT and Synthesis Gas Converter EOT in Ammonia Plant Details
8Transportation of 10,000 MT Anhydrous Ammonia Details
8Hiring of various services on contract basis and pre-qualification of parties Details
8Procurement of PRDS Valves Spares Details
8Annual Rate Contract for Mechanical Maintenance Jobs Details
8Annual Maintenance Contract for IT items Details
8Annual Rate Contract of Nitric Acid Details
8Rake Handling and Fertilizer Transportation Details
8Supply of Urea, Single Super Phosphate and Muriate Of Potash Details
You can also click on Tenders for more
For reference purposes the website carries here the following reports:
8Recommended nitrogen fertilization enhances soil carbon sequestration in China’s monsoonal temperate zone: A Paper Details
8Agrometeorological Advisory Bulletin [Telangana] Details
8Agrometeorological Advisory Bulletin [Tamil Nadu] Details
8Agrometeorological Advisory Bulletin [Andhra Pradesh] Details
8Agrometeorological Advisory Bulletin [Madhya Pradesh] Details
8Web-Based System for the Remote Monitoring and Management of Precision Irrigation: A Case Study Details
8The application of mobile edge computing in agricultural water monitoring system: A Paper Details
You can also click on Reports for more
For reference purposes the website carries here the following Newsclips:
8Balancing India's food demands with goals to cut down Emissions, Climate Change Details
8Mithun husbandry will be promoted in Arunachal- Radha Mohan Singh Details
8Twin pit toilets concept yields cheap fertilizers Details
8Will present separate budget for Agriculture if BJP comes to power: Dattatraya Details
8Agri input firms worry as dry spell looms large Details
8UIDAI chief Ajay Bhushan Pandey to be new revenue secy Details
8Madhya Pradesh: Urea shortage becomes a poll issue Details
You can also click on Newsclips for more Details
8Corrigendum: Battery Capacity Testing at SGP and Urea Plant Details
8Corrigendum: Opening and Boxed Up of Ammonia Chiller for Leak Testing Jobs in Ammonia Plant Details
8Biennial Rate Contract for Monitoring and Maintenance of Impressed Current Cathodic Protection System of underground pipelines Details
8Corrigendum: Painting of Structures of RG Boiler EOT and Synthesis Gas Converter EOT in Ammonia Plant Details
8Transportation of 10,000 MT Anhydrous Ammonia Details
8Hiring of various services on contract basis and pre-qualification of parties Details
8Procurement of PRDS Valves Spares Details
8Annual Rate Contract for Mechanical Maintenance Jobs Details
8Annual Maintenance Contract for IT items Details
8Annual Rate Contract of Nitric Acid Details
8Rake Handling and Fertilizer Transportation Details
8Supply of Urea, Single Super Phosphate and Muriate Of Potash Details
You can also click on Tenders for more
For reference purposes the website carries here the following reports:
8Recommended nitrogen fertilization enhances soil carbon sequestration in China’s monsoonal temperate zone: A Paper Details
8Agrometeorological Advisory Bulletin [Telangana] Details
8Agrometeorological Advisory Bulletin [Tamil Nadu] Details
8Agrometeorological Advisory Bulletin [Andhra Pradesh] Details
8Agrometeorological Advisory Bulletin [Madhya Pradesh] Details
8Web-Based System for the Remote Monitoring and Management of Precision Irrigation: A Case Study Details
8The application of mobile edge computing in agricultural water monitoring system: A Paper Details
You can also click on Reports for more
For reference purposes the website carries here the following Newsclips:
8Balancing India's food demands with goals to cut down Emissions, Climate Change Details
8Mithun husbandry will be promoted in Arunachal- Radha Mohan Singh Details
8Twin pit toilets concept yields cheap fertilizers Details
8Will present separate budget for Agriculture if BJP comes to power: Dattatraya Details
8Agri input firms worry as dry spell looms large Details
8UIDAI chief Ajay Bhushan Pandey to be new revenue secy Details
8Madhya Pradesh: Urea shortage becomes a poll issue Details
You can also click on Newsclips for more Details
Fertilizer company: Looking at the next five years
Nov 19:
A fertilizer company is planning the following projects within five years:
8State-of-art Ammonia / Urea / NPK plants (Brownfield plants)
8NPK Train refurbishment
8Potash Godown with material handling system
8Container terminal utilizing the excess land available
8Power Generation once Natural Gas is available at the MFL Battery-limit
8Property development under a JV model.
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8State-of-art Ammonia / Urea / NPK plants (Brownfield plants)
8NPK Train refurbishment
8Potash Godown with material handling system
8Container terminal utilizing the excess land available
8Power Generation once Natural Gas is available at the MFL Battery-limit
8Property development under a JV model.
Click on Details for more Details
Software updates: Fertilizer projects
Nov 19:
Coal-based Ammonia-Urea & Coal Handling Plant Greenfield Project
8Cost - Rs 7484 Crore
8Project Event: The discussion process is ongoing for an EPC contractor as well as Process licensor. It will take a minimum two to three months to release the RFQs. Environmental clearance is underway
Click here for more details
Ammonia-Urea Brownfield Project
8Cost - Rs 6000 Crore
8Project Event: The purchase of major equipment and services is ongoing and tendering for Civil and Structural works for Main Utility & Substation is out and the bidding process is ongoing.
Click here for more details
Details
8Cost - Rs 7484 Crore
8Project Event: The discussion process is ongoing for an EPC contractor as well as Process licensor. It will take a minimum two to three months to release the RFQs. Environmental clearance is underway
Click here for more details
Ammonia-Urea Brownfield Project
8Cost - Rs 6000 Crore
8Project Event: The purchase of major equipment and services is ongoing and tendering for Civil and Structural works for Main Utility & Substation is out and the bidding process is ongoing.
Click here for more details
Details
Jan 01:
Details
NFL gets IFA Excellence Award
Nov 19:
National Fertilizers Limited received the International Fertilizer Association (IFA) Excellence Award for its sustained efforts and performance in the area of Safety, Health & Environment (SHE).
8The award was received by Sh. Manoj Mishra, C&MD, NFL during IFA Strategic Forum meeting held in Beijing in November 2018.
8NFL is the only PSU in the country to receive this prestigious award.
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8The award was received by Sh. Manoj Mishra, C&MD, NFL during IFA Strategic Forum meeting held in Beijing in November 2018.
8NFL is the only PSU in the country to receive this prestigious award.
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GEECL declares its Raniganj field is worth $13.78 billion
Coal use by fertilizer industry: DOF reluctant to act
Nov 21:
8There are 7 gas based urea units that are using coal for power and steam generation. The cost of energy through coal is lower than the cost of energy through gas, but the energy efficiency through coal in Gcal per tonne of urea is lower. Yet the total cost of energy through coal is lower than the cost of energy through the gas.
8This is the reason why the government is also encouraging the use of coal for power generation but while fixing the energy consumption norms under NUP2015 this aspect was overlooked.
8Despite petitions from the industry, the DOF is reluctant to take further action
Click on Details for more update on this issue Details
8This is the reason why the government is also encouraging the use of coal for power generation but while fixing the energy consumption norms under NUP2015 this aspect was overlooked.
8Despite petitions from the industry, the DOF is reluctant to take further action
Click on Details for more update on this issue Details
FACT ammonia tender update
Nov 21:
8The Fertilizer and Chemical & Travancore Ltd (FACT) has awarded its 14th of November 2018 Tender to Qatari producer Muntajat at US$380/T CFR. The price is US$5/T lower than the previously purchased non-Iranian product.
8FACT requested 4000 T of ammonia for delivery to Kochi in between 6th to10th of December 2018. An offer was received from Trammo, but market participants said the company only offered supply for a part of FACT's requirement.
8A new tender has been issued for 7500 T (+/- 5%) of ammonia for delivery to Kochi between 29th of December 2018 and 2 January 2019. The closing date for the tender is 21st of November, with bids to remain valid until 28th of November 2018. Details
8FACT requested 4000 T of ammonia for delivery to Kochi in between 6th to10th of December 2018. An offer was received from Trammo, but market participants said the company only offered supply for a part of FACT's requirement.
8A new tender has been issued for 7500 T (+/- 5%) of ammonia for delivery to Kochi between 29th of December 2018 and 2 January 2019. The closing date for the tender is 21st of November, with bids to remain valid until 28th of November 2018. Details
Shipment Details
Nov 21:
8Three Ammonia Shipments are arriving on the 21st & 22nd of November 2018.
8A Urea shipment is expected to arrive on the 23rd of November.
8A Rock Phosphate shipment is also arriving on the 23rd of November with a total quantity of 52,000 T.
8A Sulphur shipment is also expected to arrive on the 23rd of November.
Click on Details for the Importer's Information Details
8A Urea shipment is expected to arrive on the 23rd of November.
8A Rock Phosphate shipment is also arriving on the 23rd of November with a total quantity of 52,000 T.
8A Sulphur shipment is also expected to arrive on the 23rd of November.
Click on Details for the Importer's Information Details
PhosAgro receives international award from IFA
Nov 21:
For reference purposes the website carries here the following tenders:
8Handling and Transportation of estimated 146500 MT of Fertilizers at Baddowal Rake Point Details
8Handling and Transportation of estimated 135000 MT of Fertilizers at Gurdaspur Rake Point Details
8Corrigendum: Biennial Rate Contract for FD Fan and ID Bearing replacement and Rotor replacement job in Methanol Plant Details
8Hiring of JCB, dumper for the year of 2018-19 Details
8Maintenance of specialized glass piping jobs in CNA Plant Details
8Biennial rate contract for specialized welding repair in Stripper, Reactor and Carbamate condenser in Urea plant Details
8Corrigendum: Online leak sealing of elbow, tee, flanges, valve body in Urea, ABC and other plants Details
8Corrigendum: Carrying out Aluminium Welding Jobs in CGP Group of Plant Details
8Supply of Mechanical Seals Details
You can also click on Tenders for more
For reference purposes the website carries here the following reports:
8Notification of Import parity price for the 4th quarter of 2017-18 [DOF] Details
8Is the future of agriculture perennial: A Report Details
8Statement of Wholesale Prices of Agricultural Commodities [November 2018] Details
8Company Presentation of Golden Agri-Resources Limited [November 2018] Details
8Index Numbers of Wholesale Price in India [October 2018] Details
8Vermicompost yield and total microbial under different temperature regime: A Paper Details
You can also click on Reports for more
For reference purposes the website carries here the following Newsclips:
8The zero budget farming discord Details
8We need to do more to attract women to agriculture Details
8Food subsidy and the art of window dressing Details
8Farmers badly hit by demonetisation, admits Agriculture Ministry Details
8PhosAgro receives international award from IFA Details
8GDP growth in India may ease to 7.2% in July-Sept on sluggish economy: Icra Details
You can also click on Newsclips for more Details
8Handling and Transportation of estimated 146500 MT of Fertilizers at Baddowal Rake Point Details
8Handling and Transportation of estimated 135000 MT of Fertilizers at Gurdaspur Rake Point Details
8Corrigendum: Biennial Rate Contract for FD Fan and ID Bearing replacement and Rotor replacement job in Methanol Plant Details
8Hiring of JCB, dumper for the year of 2018-19 Details
8Maintenance of specialized glass piping jobs in CNA Plant Details
8Biennial rate contract for specialized welding repair in Stripper, Reactor and Carbamate condenser in Urea plant Details
8Corrigendum: Online leak sealing of elbow, tee, flanges, valve body in Urea, ABC and other plants Details
8Corrigendum: Carrying out Aluminium Welding Jobs in CGP Group of Plant Details
8Supply of Mechanical Seals Details
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For reference purposes the website carries here the following reports:
8Notification of Import parity price for the 4th quarter of 2017-18 [DOF] Details
8Is the future of agriculture perennial: A Report Details
8Statement of Wholesale Prices of Agricultural Commodities [November 2018] Details
8Company Presentation of Golden Agri-Resources Limited [November 2018] Details
8Index Numbers of Wholesale Price in India [October 2018] Details
8Vermicompost yield and total microbial under different temperature regime: A Paper Details
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For reference purposes the website carries here the following Newsclips:
8The zero budget farming discord Details
8We need to do more to attract women to agriculture Details
8Food subsidy and the art of window dressing Details
8Farmers badly hit by demonetisation, admits Agriculture Ministry Details
8PhosAgro receives international award from IFA Details
8GDP growth in India may ease to 7.2% in July-Sept on sluggish economy: Icra Details
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Software updates: Fertilizer projects
Nov 21:
Naptha to Natural Gas Feedstock Conversion Project
8Cost - Rs 250 Crore
8Project Event: J&K won the race for the supply cum erection of NG Preheater(D1153) and NG feed Preheat Coil(D1206). In the race where Thermax, J& K, and Furnace Engineering. The gas availability is likely to be completed in December 2018, after that plant will start production using natural gas.
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SSP Fertilizer Greenfield Project
8Cost - Rs 90 Crore
8Project Event: The RFQ for the LSTK contractor released and price bid has been opened, but due to high price bid, the discussion process is ongoing and it will take a minimum one to two months before a decision is taken to finalize the tender or go for a re-tender.
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SSP Annual Maintenance Project
8Cost - Rs 0.15 Crore
8Project Event: RFQ for a registered Maintenance Contractor is likely to be released in February 2018
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8Cost - Rs 250 Crore
8Project Event: J&K won the race for the supply cum erection of NG Preheater(D1153) and NG feed Preheat Coil(D1206). In the race where Thermax, J& K, and Furnace Engineering. The gas availability is likely to be completed in December 2018, after that plant will start production using natural gas.
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SSP Fertilizer Greenfield Project
8Cost - Rs 90 Crore
8Project Event: The RFQ for the LSTK contractor released and price bid has been opened, but due to high price bid, the discussion process is ongoing and it will take a minimum one to two months before a decision is taken to finalize the tender or go for a re-tender.
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SSP Annual Maintenance Project
8Cost - Rs 0.15 Crore
8Project Event: RFQ for a registered Maintenance Contractor is likely to be released in February 2018
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Mosaic for DAP & NFL for Urea: Most preferred brands in Punjab
Nov 20:
8The retailers from different districts of Punjab told our website that the demand of DAP is tapering off since the sowing of crops is almost done in the state
8Now, the demand for Urea is going to pick up pace which is the reason why most of the retailers are trying to stock urea as the advance so that they won't fall short when the actual demand will arrive.
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8Now, the demand for Urea is going to pick up pace which is the reason why most of the retailers are trying to stock urea as the advance so that they won't fall short when the actual demand will arrive.
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Shipment Details
Nov 20:
8A Phosphoric Acid shipment is arriving on the 24th of November.
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Software updates: Fertilizer projects
Nov 20:
NPK Fertilizer Greenfield Project
8Cost - Rs 1517 Crore
8Project Event: RFQ for EPC contractor was floated in February 2017 and price bid was opened in Jan 2018, but due to high price bids, finalization has been a delayed. Still, negotiations are ongoing and a deal is likely in December 2018.
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Process Air Compressor Greenfield Project
8Cost - Rs 347 Crore
8Project Event: NIT for LSTK contractor has been released, price bid is not opened yet, finalization is due in February 2019.
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Ammonia Brownfield Project
8Cost - Rs 250 Crore
8Project Event: The project is in the initial phase and discussion is ongoing, RFQ for the process licensor is likely to be released in April 2019. The proposal for the environmental clearance has not been submitted yet.
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8Cost - Rs 1517 Crore
8Project Event: RFQ for EPC contractor was floated in February 2017 and price bid was opened in Jan 2018, but due to high price bids, finalization has been a delayed. Still, negotiations are ongoing and a deal is likely in December 2018.
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Process Air Compressor Greenfield Project
8Cost - Rs 347 Crore
8Project Event: NIT for LSTK contractor has been released, price bid is not opened yet, finalization is due in February 2019.
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Ammonia Brownfield Project
8Cost - Rs 250 Crore
8Project Event: The project is in the initial phase and discussion is ongoing, RFQ for the process licensor is likely to be released in April 2019. The proposal for the environmental clearance has not been submitted yet.
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Paradeep Phosphates plans to produce 1.7 mt DAP in two years
Nov 20:
For reference purposes the website carries here the following tenders:
8Supply of Manpower for Carbon Replacement Jobs in Ammonia Plant Details
8Design and Commissioning of Nitrogen Compressor in Argon Plant Details
8Contract for Supply of Skilled and Unskilled Manpower for repair Jobs in Urea Plant Details
8Hiring of Poclain or Excavator, JCB and Dumper for Suphala Silo in BMH Department within factory premises Details
8Fabrication and Assembly of Inlet Guide Vane Blades of Vane Controller Assembly of ID and FD Fans of Boilers in Steam Generation Plant Details
8Supervisory services for assisting in overhauling, maintenance and troubleshooting jobs on Synthesis Gas Compressor and its Drive Turbine in Ammonia Plant Details
8Prequalification and tender for Clearance Forwarding and Stevedoring Agency Work of Imported Bulk Urea Details
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For reference purposes the website carries here the following reports:
8Status of Rainfall and Agriculture Activity in Andhra Pradesh [November 2018] Details
8Generalized Hierarchical Model-Based estimation for above-ground Biomass assessment: A Paper Details
8Improving agricultural productivity through mechanization and the use of fertiliser: A Paper Details
8Species and bio-availability of inorganic and organic phosphorus in sludge: An Analysis Details
8Agriculture and sustainable development goals: An Overview and Issues Details
8Engineers India Limited: An Analysis Details
8List of Accredited EIA Consultant Organizations [November 2018] Details
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For reference purposes the website carries here the following Newsclips:
8India cotton sustainability programme showing results Details
8Why farms of every type and size have to be climate smart Details
8City entrepreneur spreads message of vermicomposting Details
8Paradeep Phosphates plans to produce 1.7 mt DAP in two years Details
8151 districts in India threatened by climate change: ICAR Details
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8Supply of Manpower for Carbon Replacement Jobs in Ammonia Plant Details
8Design and Commissioning of Nitrogen Compressor in Argon Plant Details
8Contract for Supply of Skilled and Unskilled Manpower for repair Jobs in Urea Plant Details
8Hiring of Poclain or Excavator, JCB and Dumper for Suphala Silo in BMH Department within factory premises Details
8Fabrication and Assembly of Inlet Guide Vane Blades of Vane Controller Assembly of ID and FD Fans of Boilers in Steam Generation Plant Details
8Supervisory services for assisting in overhauling, maintenance and troubleshooting jobs on Synthesis Gas Compressor and its Drive Turbine in Ammonia Plant Details
8Prequalification and tender for Clearance Forwarding and Stevedoring Agency Work of Imported Bulk Urea Details
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For reference purposes the website carries here the following reports:
8Status of Rainfall and Agriculture Activity in Andhra Pradesh [November 2018] Details
8Generalized Hierarchical Model-Based estimation for above-ground Biomass assessment: A Paper Details
8Improving agricultural productivity through mechanization and the use of fertiliser: A Paper Details
8Species and bio-availability of inorganic and organic phosphorus in sludge: An Analysis Details
8Agriculture and sustainable development goals: An Overview and Issues Details
8Engineers India Limited: An Analysis Details
8List of Accredited EIA Consultant Organizations [November 2018] Details
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For reference purposes the website carries here the following Newsclips:
8India cotton sustainability programme showing results Details
8Why farms of every type and size have to be climate smart Details
8City entrepreneur spreads message of vermicomposting Details
8Paradeep Phosphates plans to produce 1.7 mt DAP in two years Details
8151 districts in India threatened by climate change: ICAR Details
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International Fertilizer Update
Nov 20:
EuroChem and Aphea.Bio launch R&D collaboration
8The agreement will see the two companies collaborate on the development of next-generation fertilizer technologies designed to significantly boost the take-up of key nutrients by plants. The research will utilize data and samples from scientific field trials at 10 different locations all over Europe.
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EuroChem receives IFA Gold Medal in recognition of health, safety, and environment engagement
8EuroChem Group AG, a leading global fertilizer producer, has received the International Fertilizer Association (IFA) Excellence Gold Medal for its efforts in advancing Safety, Health, and Environment (SHE) issues.
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8The agreement will see the two companies collaborate on the development of next-generation fertilizer technologies designed to significantly boost the take-up of key nutrients by plants. The research will utilize data and samples from scientific field trials at 10 different locations all over Europe.
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EuroChem receives IFA Gold Medal in recognition of health, safety, and environment engagement
8EuroChem Group AG, a leading global fertilizer producer, has received the International Fertilizer Association (IFA) Excellence Gold Medal for its efforts in advancing Safety, Health, and Environment (SHE) issues.
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IFA’s Strategic Forum Examines Plant Nutrition Related Development in India & China
Nov 20:
The tremendous role of fertilizers in building up China and India’s impressive agricultural sectors were repeatedly acknowledged, with particular emphasis placed on efforts underway in both countries to move towards more efficient and balanced plant nutrition and soil health improvements.
8Through extensive consultations, surveys, and workshops with its global membership and a wide range of external stakeholders, IFA has distilled four plausible future global scenarios and considered their implications for farming and the fertilizer industry, resulting in a series of recommendations for the association.
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8Through extensive consultations, surveys, and workshops with its global membership and a wide range of external stakeholders, IFA has distilled four plausible future global scenarios and considered their implications for farming and the fertilizer industry, resulting in a series of recommendations for the association.
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Shipment Details
Nov 19:
8An Ammonia shipment is arriving on the 22nd of November.
8An Sulphuric Acid shipment is also arriving on the 22nd of November.
8A Rock Phosphate Shipment is arriving on the 25th of November.
8A Molten Sulphur Shipment is also expected to arrive on the 1st of December.
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8An Sulphuric Acid shipment is also arriving on the 22nd of November.
8A Rock Phosphate Shipment is arriving on the 25th of November.
8A Molten Sulphur Shipment is also expected to arrive on the 1st of December.
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Transportation issues in Madhya Pradesh: An analysis
Nov 19:
8The non-availability of rake points is an issue for the adequate supply of fertilizer products because of which the fertilizers were not reaching to the farmers on time, but that is not the only problem in the supply of fertilizers, even the farmers at places which have rake points or at nearby location are facing some issues with the supplies of fertilizers.
8What are these issues and which places are facing this problem?
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8What are these issues and which places are facing this problem?
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Prices of fertilizers in International Market
Nov 19:
8Increase in the International prices of the fertilizers is making imports costlier in the last one year.
8The price of DAP has increased around 16.5%, MAP price has gone up by 12.79%, Potash has moved up by 7.91% and Urea by 20.41%
8Find out how prices have moved internationally
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8The price of DAP has increased around 16.5%, MAP price has gone up by 12.79%, Potash has moved up by 7.91% and Urea by 20.41%
8Find out how prices have moved internationally
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Download Reports, Tenders and Newsclips
Nov 19:
For reference purposes the website carries here the following tenders:
8Corrigendum: Battery Capacity Testing at SGP and Urea Plant Details
8Corrigendum: Opening and Boxed Up of Ammonia Chiller for Leak Testing Jobs in Ammonia Plant Details
8Biennial Rate Contract for Monitoring and Maintenance of Impressed Current Cathodic Protection System of underground pipelines Details
8Corrigendum: Painting of Structures of RG Boiler EOT and Synthesis Gas Converter EOT in Ammonia Plant Details
8Transportation of 10,000 MT Anhydrous Ammonia Details
8Hiring of various services on contract basis and pre-qualification of parties Details
8Procurement of PRDS Valves Spares Details
8Annual Rate Contract for Mechanical Maintenance Jobs Details
8Annual Maintenance Contract for IT items Details
8Annual Rate Contract of Nitric Acid Details
8Rake Handling and Fertilizer Transportation Details
8Supply of Urea, Single Super Phosphate and Muriate Of Potash Details
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For reference purposes the website carries here the following reports:
8Recommended nitrogen fertilization enhances soil carbon sequestration in China’s monsoonal temperate zone: A Paper Details
8Agrometeorological Advisory Bulletin [Telangana] Details
8Agrometeorological Advisory Bulletin [Tamil Nadu] Details
8Agrometeorological Advisory Bulletin [Andhra Pradesh] Details
8Agrometeorological Advisory Bulletin [Madhya Pradesh] Details
8Web-Based System for the Remote Monitoring and Management of Precision Irrigation: A Case Study Details
8The application of mobile edge computing in agricultural water monitoring system: A Paper Details
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For reference purposes the website carries here the following Newsclips:
8Balancing India's food demands with goals to cut down Emissions, Climate Change Details
8Mithun husbandry will be promoted in Arunachal- Radha Mohan Singh Details
8Twin pit toilets concept yields cheap fertilizers Details
8Will present separate budget for Agriculture if BJP comes to power: Dattatraya Details
8Agri input firms worry as dry spell looms large Details
8UIDAI chief Ajay Bhushan Pandey to be new revenue secy Details
8Madhya Pradesh: Urea shortage becomes a poll issue Details
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8Corrigendum: Battery Capacity Testing at SGP and Urea Plant Details
8Corrigendum: Opening and Boxed Up of Ammonia Chiller for Leak Testing Jobs in Ammonia Plant Details
8Biennial Rate Contract for Monitoring and Maintenance of Impressed Current Cathodic Protection System of underground pipelines Details
8Corrigendum: Painting of Structures of RG Boiler EOT and Synthesis Gas Converter EOT in Ammonia Plant Details
8Transportation of 10,000 MT Anhydrous Ammonia Details
8Hiring of various services on contract basis and pre-qualification of parties Details
8Procurement of PRDS Valves Spares Details
8Annual Rate Contract for Mechanical Maintenance Jobs Details
8Annual Maintenance Contract for IT items Details
8Annual Rate Contract of Nitric Acid Details
8Rake Handling and Fertilizer Transportation Details
8Supply of Urea, Single Super Phosphate and Muriate Of Potash Details
You can also click on Tenders for more
For reference purposes the website carries here the following reports:
8Recommended nitrogen fertilization enhances soil carbon sequestration in China’s monsoonal temperate zone: A Paper Details
8Agrometeorological Advisory Bulletin [Telangana] Details
8Agrometeorological Advisory Bulletin [Tamil Nadu] Details
8Agrometeorological Advisory Bulletin [Andhra Pradesh] Details
8Agrometeorological Advisory Bulletin [Madhya Pradesh] Details
8Web-Based System for the Remote Monitoring and Management of Precision Irrigation: A Case Study Details
8The application of mobile edge computing in agricultural water monitoring system: A Paper Details
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For reference purposes the website carries here the following Newsclips:
8Balancing India's food demands with goals to cut down Emissions, Climate Change Details
8Mithun husbandry will be promoted in Arunachal- Radha Mohan Singh Details
8Twin pit toilets concept yields cheap fertilizers Details
8Will present separate budget for Agriculture if BJP comes to power: Dattatraya Details
8Agri input firms worry as dry spell looms large Details
8UIDAI chief Ajay Bhushan Pandey to be new revenue secy Details
8Madhya Pradesh: Urea shortage becomes a poll issue Details
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Fertilizer company: Looking at the next five years
Nov 19:
A fertilizer company is planning the following projects within five years:
8State-of-art Ammonia / Urea / NPK plants (Brownfield plants)
8NPK Train refurbishment
8Potash Godown with material handling system
8Container terminal utilizing the excess land available
8Power Generation once Natural Gas is available at the MFL Battery-limit
8Property development under a JV model.
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8State-of-art Ammonia / Urea / NPK plants (Brownfield plants)
8NPK Train refurbishment
8Potash Godown with material handling system
8Container terminal utilizing the excess land available
8Power Generation once Natural Gas is available at the MFL Battery-limit
8Property development under a JV model.
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Software updates: Fertilizer projects
Nov 19:
Coal-based Ammonia-Urea & Coal Handling Plant Greenfield Project
8Cost - Rs 7484 Crore
8Project Event: The discussion process is ongoing for an EPC contractor as well as Process licensor. It will take a minimum two to three months to release the RFQs. Environmental clearance is underway
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Ammonia-Urea Brownfield Project
8Cost - Rs 6000 Crore
8Project Event: The purchase of major equipment and services is ongoing and tendering for Civil and Structural works for Main Utility & Substation is out and the bidding process is ongoing.
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8Cost - Rs 7484 Crore
8Project Event: The discussion process is ongoing for an EPC contractor as well as Process licensor. It will take a minimum two to three months to release the RFQs. Environmental clearance is underway
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Ammonia-Urea Brownfield Project
8Cost - Rs 6000 Crore
8Project Event: The purchase of major equipment and services is ongoing and tendering for Civil and Structural works for Main Utility & Substation is out and the bidding process is ongoing.
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NFL gets IFA Excellence Award
Nov 19:
National Fertilizers Limited received the International Fertilizer Association (IFA) Excellence Award for its sustained efforts and performance in the area of Safety, Health & Environment (SHE).
8The award was received by Sh. Manoj Mishra, C&MD, NFL during IFA Strategic Forum meeting held in Beijing in November 2018.
8NFL is the only PSU in the country to receive this prestigious award.
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8The award was received by Sh. Manoj Mishra, C&MD, NFL during IFA Strategic Forum meeting held in Beijing in November 2018.
8NFL is the only PSU in the country to receive this prestigious award.
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GEECL declares its Raniganj field is worth $13.78 billion
- Nov 16: GSFC markets DAP with higher price tag in Gujarat:Details
- Nov 16: Download Reports, Tenders and Newsclips:Details
- Nov 16: Shipment Details:Details
- Nov 15: Pipeline tariff hikes: Howl of protest from industry:Details
- Nov 15: Fertilizer subsidy: Who benefits from it?:Details
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