By Maggie Johnson
December 17, 2024
Image Credit: “Thyssenkrupp Uhde Selected for Major Clean Ammonia Plant Pro,” available at Yahoo Images (12/17/2024).
Russia launched its first ammonia sea terminal at the port of Ust-Luga on Friday, marking a significant step to boost export capacity despite ongoing Western sanctions.
Previously, Russia relied on Baltic Sea ports and a pipeline linking the Russian city of Togliatti to Ukraine's Odesa port for ammonia exports. However, sanctions cut off access to both the pipeline and western ports, prompting Russia to seek alternative export solutions.
The new terminal, a significant achievement, was developed by the leading Russian fertilizer producer Eurochem, as outlined in its 2023 financial report. Port Alliance announced the official launch, though the company's ownership remains undisclosed.
According to a statement from the Leningrad region's administration on Friday, the facility, with a total production capacity of 14 million metric tons, is designed to handle a wide range of fertilizers, catering to the diverse needs of the industry.
With Russian authorities estimating a domestic shortage of port facilities for hazardous chemical goods at approximately 6 million tons annually, the new terminal represents a crucial step in addressing this shortfall, enhancing export logistics for Russia’s fertilizer industry.
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