According to the company, the main feedstocks for this initiative are
88,500 tons of hydrogen and 420,000 tons of nitrogen annually. The hydrogen
will be derived as a by-product from its olefin units, while nitrogen will be
sourced from the company's ASU (Air Separation Unit). The hydrogen feedstock, extracted
from the olefin by-products containing valuable components such as carbon
monoxide, methane, acetylene, ethylene, and ethane, will be purified and
combined with nitrogen to produce ammonia.
This project is environmentally significant as it involves recycling
hydrogen currently used as fuel in the olefin unit and converting it into
high-value ammonia. The resulting ammonia will primarily be used in producing
chemical fertilizers, addressing both environmental and economic priorities.
The initiative underscores Kangan Petro-Refinery's commitment to
sustainability and value creation by leveraging advanced recovery and
conversion technologies.