This document provides an overview of a global nitrogen fertilizer producer and engineering & construction contractor. Some key points:
- The company is listed on the NYSE Euronext Amsterdam exchange and has a market capitalization of EUR 6 billion.
- It has two main business segments - a Fertilizer Group that is a top 5 global producer of nitrogen-based fertilizers, and a Construction Group with a project backlog of $6.18 billion.
- The Fertilizer Group owns production facilities in the Netherlands, USA, Egypt and Algeria with a total annual production capacity of around 7 million tons. It is expanding with a new facility under construction in Iowa, USA.
Treatment Technologies for Ammonia in Liquid Manure: Nitrification/denitrific...LPE Learning Center
This document summarizes research on biological nitrogen removal technologies for liquid livestock manure, including nitrification/denitrification and deammonification processes. It describes the operation of full-scale systems in North Carolina that achieved over 90% removal of ammonia and total nitrogen using nitrification/denitrification. It also discusses single-tank deammonification reactors that removed ammonia from swine wastewater with 100% efficiency while reducing aeration needs by 57% compared to traditional methods. The research isolated specialized bacteria that enabled these nitrogen removal processes to work efficiently even at low temperatures.
Anhydrous ammonia is a colorless gas that is stored as a liquid under pressure. It is commonly used as an agricultural fertilizer. When the pressure is released, the liquid vaporizes into a pungent smelling gas. Exposure to ammonia can cause injuries to the eyes, throat, and lungs. It is a polar molecule that readily dissolves in water. The Haber-Bosch process allows industrial fixation of nitrogen from air into ammonia through use of high pressures and temperatures with an iron catalyst. This process is very energy intensive. Fritz Haber's development of this process was important for increasing food production but also enabled Germany to produce explosives and chemical weapons during WWI.
This document discusses ammonia, including its physical, chemical, and structural properties. It describes the Haber-Bosch process for producing ammonia through the reaction of nitrogen and hydrogen gases. Modern plants first convert natural gas to hydrogen, then combine it with nitrogen to make ammonia. The main industrial uses of ammonia are in fertilizer production and household cleaning. Secondary uses include refrigeration and as a lifting gas. In the laboratory, ammonia is used to make other nitrogen compounds and as a solvent. Exposure to high levels of ammonia can harm the environment and cause health issues in humans and animals such as increased blood pressure, mental effects, and damage to the esophagus from ingestion.
The document discusses various aspects of ammonia production processes including:
1) Simplified block diagrams of typical ammonia, methanol, and hydrogen production plants showing the main process units.
2) Modern conventional ammonia plant flowsheets have the same main process steps but differ in equipment designs between vendors.
3) Other flowsheet options for ammonia production including the Braun Purifier process, ICI AMV, ICI LCA, dual pressure Uhde process, and Linde LAC process.
4) Additional process modifications and options such as gas turbine drives, pre-reformers, heat recovery techniques, synthesis gas driers, and booster converters.
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OMV Group Presentation - Corporate Milestones Business Segments and Resourcefulness - 2016
Our Vision “Zero Harm – No Losses” guides our behavior, actions and decisions:
325,189 HSSE-training hours - We improve competence of all our employees on relevant HSSE matters.
146,666 Medical consultations - We focus on the health of our employees by improving working conditions, health promotion programs and medical services.
26,838 Voluntary medical checks - We develop resilience to respond and recover from incidents and ensure business continuity.
EUR 67 mn Spent on integrated pollution prevention - We support of course also preventive health measures for our employees.
EUR 36 mn Direct measures to reduce environmental impact -
We minimize our impact on the environment through pollution prevention, reduction of emissions and efficient use of energy and natural resources.
Treatment Technologies for Ammonia in Liquid Manure: Nitrification/denitrific...LPE Learning Center
This document summarizes research on biological nitrogen removal technologies for liquid livestock manure, including nitrification/denitrification and deammonification processes. It describes the operation of full-scale systems in North Carolina that achieved over 90% removal of ammonia and total nitrogen using nitrification/denitrification. It also discusses single-tank deammonification reactors that removed ammonia from swine wastewater with 100% efficiency while reducing aeration needs by 57% compared to traditional methods. The research isolated specialized bacteria that enabled these nitrogen removal processes to work efficiently even at low temperatures.
Anhydrous ammonia is a colorless gas that is stored as a liquid under pressure. It is commonly used as an agricultural fertilizer. When the pressure is released, the liquid vaporizes into a pungent smelling gas. Exposure to ammonia can cause injuries to the eyes, throat, and lungs. It is a polar molecule that readily dissolves in water. The Haber-Bosch process allows industrial fixation of nitrogen from air into ammonia through use of high pressures and temperatures with an iron catalyst. This process is very energy intensive. Fritz Haber's development of this process was important for increasing food production but also enabled Germany to produce explosives and chemical weapons during WWI.
This document discusses ammonia, including its physical, chemical, and structural properties. It describes the Haber-Bosch process for producing ammonia through the reaction of nitrogen and hydrogen gases. Modern plants first convert natural gas to hydrogen, then combine it with nitrogen to make ammonia. The main industrial uses of ammonia are in fertilizer production and household cleaning. Secondary uses include refrigeration and as a lifting gas. In the laboratory, ammonia is used to make other nitrogen compounds and as a solvent. Exposure to high levels of ammonia can harm the environment and cause health issues in humans and animals such as increased blood pressure, mental effects, and damage to the esophagus from ingestion.
The document discusses various aspects of ammonia production processes including:
1) Simplified block diagrams of typical ammonia, methanol, and hydrogen production plants showing the main process units.
2) Modern conventional ammonia plant flowsheets have the same main process steps but differ in equipment designs between vendors.
3) Other flowsheet options for ammonia production including the Braun Purifier process, ICI AMV, ICI LCA, dual pressure Uhde process, and Linde LAC process.
4) Additional process modifications and options such as gas turbine drives, pre-reformers, heat recovery techniques, synthesis gas driers, and booster converters.
OMV Group Presentation - Corporate Milestones Business Segments and Resourcef...OILWIRE
OMV Group Presentation - Corporate Milestones Business Segments and Resourcefulness - 2016
Our Vision “Zero Harm – No Losses” guides our behavior, actions and decisions:
325,189 HSSE-training hours - We improve competence of all our employees on relevant HSSE matters.
146,666 Medical consultations - We focus on the health of our employees by improving working conditions, health promotion programs and medical services.
26,838 Voluntary medical checks - We develop resilience to respond and recover from incidents and ensure business continuity.
EUR 67 mn Spent on integrated pollution prevention - We support of course also preventive health measures for our employees.
EUR 36 mn Direct measures to reduce environmental impact -
We minimize our impact on the environment through pollution prevention, reduction of emissions and efficient use of energy and natural resources.
The document discusses several topics related to the oleochemical and surfactant industries:
- Global demand for fatty acids has increased in recent years due to growth in oleochemical demand and biodiesel production. Fatty acid pricing may be affected by the rise of biofuels and bioplastics.
- There is now over 1 million tonnes of certified sustainable palm oil available but demand is slow, which could undermine sustainability efforts. Several major companies have pledged to use only sustainable palm oil.
- Indonesia plans to increase crude palm oil production to over 40 million tonnes by 2020 to meet domestic and export demand for food, chemicals and biofuels.
OTI is a global commodity trading company based in Dubai that was established in 2006 and is now 100% owned by the Sultanate of Oman. It has grown significantly over the past decade to trade oil, petroleum products, petrochemicals, and carbon emissions internationally through offices in several locations. OTI is establishing a petroleum coke trading desk and will begin exports of petcoke from Oman in late 2016/early 2017, initially focusing on markets in India, Egypt, and Turkey due to growing demand and proximity. Pricing for petcoke will need to be discounted based on sulfur content to be competitive with alternatives in different regions.
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This document provides an overview of Eni, an integrated energy company operating across oil, gas, power and chemical industries. It summarizes Eni's strategy to achieve production growth through exploration successes and new project start-ups. Key aspects of the strategy include returning gas & power, refining & marketing, and chemicals businesses to profitability through cost reductions and optimization. The strategy also aims to generate cash through progressive dividends, portfolio flexibility including divestments, and leadership in sustainability.
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Akzo Nobel acquired Imperial Chemical Industries (ICI) in 2007, transforming the company. The acquisition made Akzo Nobel the largest global coatings company and added ICI's leading brands and technologies to Akzo Nobel's portfolio. The deal expanded Akzo Nobel's presence into high-growth markets and was a strategic fit with the company's decorative coatings segment. Shareholders approved the acquisition, which was valued at approximately EUR 11.5 billion.
Eni is an integrated energy company operating in 83 countries with over 84,000 employees. It has exploration and production, gas and power, and refining and marketing segments. Eni has had unbeatable exploration success in recent years, discovering over 10 billion barrels of oil equivalent from 2008-2014. It expects production growth of over 7% through 2018 due to new project startups contributing over 650 thousand barrels per day by 2018 and $19 billion in operating cashflow. Eni is also working to return its gas and power, refining and marketing, and chemicals businesses to profitability through cost cutting measures and portfolio optimization actions.
LUKOIL is the largest oil company in Russia and one of the largest internationally. It was formed in 1991 and operates in oil exploration, production, refining, and marketing across 60 regions in Russia and over 40 other countries. LUKOIL aims to harness energy resources to support economic growth and social progress while ensuring environmental sustainability. Its vision is to become the largest oil and gas company globally by consistently growing its business and being a reliable international energy supplier.
Solvay Indupa successfully completed a $150 million investment program to upgrade and expand its vinyl operations in Brazil. The program upgraded Solvay Indupa's Santo André plant with a new membrane chlor-alkali unit, expanded its vinyl chloride monomer and polyvinyl chloride manufacturing capacity to 300,000 metric tons annually, and increased its caustic soda production capacity to 170,000 tons per year. The investment modernized the plant with a more efficient layout and membrane technology, reducing energy consumption by 30%. The upgrades position Solvay Indupa to better serve the growing Latin American vinyl market.
UFLEX Ltd aims to reach $2 billion in revenue by 2015 through expanding manufacturing facilities globally with investments over $500 million. Key expansion plans include a new $90 million polyester film plant in Kentucky, USA starting production in December 2012, and recent completion of a $80 million polyester film plant in Poland. The company's existing facilities in Egypt, Mexico, India, Dubai and Poland will also see capacity increases to support continued global revenue growth.
The document summarizes the performance of chemical companies in North America, Europe, and Asia in 2013 based on an analysis by ICIS Chemical Business.
In North America, the top 10 chemical companies benefited from continued economic recovery in the US and low shale gas prices. Companies like PPG Industries and Ecolab saw double-digit sales and earnings growth through acquisitions. Looking ahead, companies are pursuing both growth through M&A and portfolio optimization through divestitures.
In Europe, economic challenges slowed sales for most top companies. Major players are focusing on commodity consolidation to improve competitiveness against low-cost US shale gas. INEOS and others are planning US ethane import terminals to access cheaper feedstocks.
Fikret Öztürk established the Öztürk Group in the 1980s and has since grown it into a multi-faceted company through entrepreneurship and investment. The group has experienced steady success in petroleum distribution and real estate development. Today, the Öztürk Group is known for its professional management, high performing companies, strong financial position, and innovative new projects.
The document discusses several Turkish companies that are part of the Öztürk Group, including OPET Petrolcülük A.Ş., which engages in oil distribution and trading. It also discusses THY OPET Havacılık Yakıtları A.Ş., a joint venture between Turkish Airlines and OPET to supply jet fuel. Gordes Zeolite is introduced as a subsidiary of the Öztürk Group that mines zeolite, specifically clinoptilolite, which has various industrial and environmental applications. The document provides details on Gordes Zeolite's mining operations, clinoptilolite properties, and product lines.
Eni is one of the largest integrated energy companies in the world, operating in oil and gas exploration and production, gas transportation and marketing, power generation, refining and marketing, chemicals, and oilfield services. It operates in 85 countries with over 82,000 employees. The document provides details on Eni's operations, financial highlights, strategy and recent announcements across its business segments.
ColmarCo is a tourism company with three main divisions: TransCol (transport), AccommoCol (accommodation), and CaterCol (catering). It has had mixed financial performance across its subdivisions. TransCol's FlyCol has grown but other areas are slowing, while AccommoCol's HoteloCol is struggling but RoadoCol is succeeding. CaterCol contains both traditional and new, higher-risk brands. ColmarCo also owns 30% of SustainoPack, a startup with a biodegradable packaging material that projections indicate could have meteoric growth if its sustainable product can break into supermarket packaging markets. ColmarCo is considering purchasing the remaining equity in Sustain
Eni is one of the largest integrated energy companies in the world, operating in oil and gas exploration and production, gas transportation and marketing, power generation, refining, chemicals, and oilfield services. It has operations in 90 countries and 78,000 employees. Eni is committed to sustainable development and mitigating climate change risks. The document outlines Eni's investment case, including its exploration success, production and cash flow growth outlook, plans to return its midstream businesses to profitability, portfolio flexibility through divestments, and progressive dividend policy.
Fiat is the largest automobile manufacturer in Italy and traces its history back to 1899. It remained the largest manufacturer in Europe and third largest in the world. Ferrari is an Italian luxury sports car manufacturer based in Maranello known for its powerful brands. Maserati and Lamborghini are also Italian luxury vehicle manufacturers. Enel is an Italian multinational electricity and gas company that was originally a public body and later privatized. It employs around 70,000 people worldwide. Eni is an Italian multinational oil and gas company headquartered in Rome, operating in 79 countries, and considered one of the global supermajors.
1) Eni is one of the largest integrated energy companies in the world operating in oil and gas exploration, production, transportation and marketing across 85 countries.
2) Between 2008-2014, Eni discovered over 10 billion barrels of oil equivalent, with a target of discovering another 2 billion barrels between 2015-2018.
3) Eni's strategy includes production growth through new projects, optimization and divestments of $8 billion in non-core assets over 2014-2018 to reduce debt and exposure.
Austep Group is a turnkey provider of biogas solutions with 20 years of experience. It offers comprehensive solutions including pretreatment, biogas production, wastewater treatment, combined heat and power (CHP), and biogas upgrading. The company has designed and constructed 249 biogas plants worldwide. It has patented pretreatment and biogas upgrading technologies and guarantees 90% of theoretical biogas production. Austep Group has a global presence with subsidiaries in the US, Korea, and Bulgaria, and has experienced significant revenue and profit growth in recent years.
The document summarizes the business activities of Sunflower Sustainable Investments Ltd., which operates in the renewable energy market. It owns 105 MW of renewable energy projects across five countries, with additional projects under development. Key points include that the company's portfolio and revenues have increased substantially in recent years. It operates solar, wind and other renewable energy projects, with wind being a major focus for further expansion. Financial information shows increasing revenues and investment levels in recent years.
From Upstream to Downstream: Opportunities and Challenges for RailPLG Consulting
With unprecedented highs in crude, NGL, and natural gas production, the US is leveraging abundant and low-cost hydrocarbons to become one of the largest energy and chemicals suppliers to the world. PLG Consulting’s CEO Graham Brisben details why this is happening and what it means for rail shipments and car demand in sand, refined products, chemicals, and other commodities. Download this free presentation given at the Rail Equipment Finance Conference 2019. In it, you’ll discover:
- What’s expected for frac sand rail shipments in 2019
- How small cube hoppers are affecting cars in storage
- The biggest stories that represent potential new rail volumes/tank car demand
- The forecast for shale-driven industrial investment
Frac Sand Market and Logistics, Plus Special Report on Permian Takeaway Logis...PLG Consulting
Frac sand supply was barely keeping up with growing demand in the 2nd quarter 2018. What changed in Q3? Was the number of Permian mines expanding or shrinking? What was happening to sand prices? Get these answers and more in this free presentation.
The document discusses several topics related to the oleochemical and surfactant industries:
- Global demand for fatty acids has increased in recent years due to growth in oleochemical demand and biodiesel production. Fatty acid pricing may be affected by the rise of biofuels and bioplastics.
- There is now over 1 million tonnes of certified sustainable palm oil available but demand is slow, which could undermine sustainability efforts. Several major companies have pledged to use only sustainable palm oil.
- Indonesia plans to increase crude palm oil production to over 40 million tonnes by 2020 to meet domestic and export demand for food, chemicals and biofuels.
OTI is a global commodity trading company based in Dubai that was established in 2006 and is now 100% owned by the Sultanate of Oman. It has grown significantly over the past decade to trade oil, petroleum products, petrochemicals, and carbon emissions internationally through offices in several locations. OTI is establishing a petroleum coke trading desk and will begin exports of petcoke from Oman in late 2016/early 2017, initially focusing on markets in India, Egypt, and Turkey due to growing demand and proximity. Pricing for petcoke will need to be discounted based on sulfur content to be competitive with alternatives in different regions.
Finmeccanica: FATA EPC has been awarded a contract in UAELeonardo
FATA EPC, a division of FATA SpA (a Finmeccanica Company), has won an EPC contract for the construction and commissioning of a 70 Ton per day Chlor-Alkali Plant. The contract has been awarded by Union Chlorine L.L.C., a joint venture between Oman Chlorine SAOG and Horizon Energy LLC, in cooperation with two other investors.
This document provides an overview of Eni, an integrated energy company operating across oil, gas, power and chemical industries. It summarizes Eni's strategy to achieve production growth through exploration successes and new project start-ups. Key aspects of the strategy include returning gas & power, refining & marketing, and chemicals businesses to profitability through cost reductions and optimization. The strategy also aims to generate cash through progressive dividends, portfolio flexibility including divestments, and leadership in sustainability.
AkzoNobel_Annual_Report_2007_tcm11-1258Vera de Hen
Akzo Nobel acquired Imperial Chemical Industries (ICI) in 2007, transforming the company. The acquisition made Akzo Nobel the largest global coatings company and added ICI's leading brands and technologies to Akzo Nobel's portfolio. The deal expanded Akzo Nobel's presence into high-growth markets and was a strategic fit with the company's decorative coatings segment. Shareholders approved the acquisition, which was valued at approximately EUR 11.5 billion.
Eni is an integrated energy company operating in 83 countries with over 84,000 employees. It has exploration and production, gas and power, and refining and marketing segments. Eni has had unbeatable exploration success in recent years, discovering over 10 billion barrels of oil equivalent from 2008-2014. It expects production growth of over 7% through 2018 due to new project startups contributing over 650 thousand barrels per day by 2018 and $19 billion in operating cashflow. Eni is also working to return its gas and power, refining and marketing, and chemicals businesses to profitability through cost cutting measures and portfolio optimization actions.
LUKOIL is the largest oil company in Russia and one of the largest internationally. It was formed in 1991 and operates in oil exploration, production, refining, and marketing across 60 regions in Russia and over 40 other countries. LUKOIL aims to harness energy resources to support economic growth and social progress while ensuring environmental sustainability. Its vision is to become the largest oil and gas company globally by consistently growing its business and being a reliable international energy supplier.
Solvay Indupa successfully completed a $150 million investment program to upgrade and expand its vinyl operations in Brazil. The program upgraded Solvay Indupa's Santo André plant with a new membrane chlor-alkali unit, expanded its vinyl chloride monomer and polyvinyl chloride manufacturing capacity to 300,000 metric tons annually, and increased its caustic soda production capacity to 170,000 tons per year. The investment modernized the plant with a more efficient layout and membrane technology, reducing energy consumption by 30%. The upgrades position Solvay Indupa to better serve the growing Latin American vinyl market.
UFLEX Ltd aims to reach $2 billion in revenue by 2015 through expanding manufacturing facilities globally with investments over $500 million. Key expansion plans include a new $90 million polyester film plant in Kentucky, USA starting production in December 2012, and recent completion of a $80 million polyester film plant in Poland. The company's existing facilities in Egypt, Mexico, India, Dubai and Poland will also see capacity increases to support continued global revenue growth.
The document summarizes the performance of chemical companies in North America, Europe, and Asia in 2013 based on an analysis by ICIS Chemical Business.
In North America, the top 10 chemical companies benefited from continued economic recovery in the US and low shale gas prices. Companies like PPG Industries and Ecolab saw double-digit sales and earnings growth through acquisitions. Looking ahead, companies are pursuing both growth through M&A and portfolio optimization through divestitures.
In Europe, economic challenges slowed sales for most top companies. Major players are focusing on commodity consolidation to improve competitiveness against low-cost US shale gas. INEOS and others are planning US ethane import terminals to access cheaper feedstocks.
Fikret Öztürk established the Öztürk Group in the 1980s and has since grown it into a multi-faceted company through entrepreneurship and investment. The group has experienced steady success in petroleum distribution and real estate development. Today, the Öztürk Group is known for its professional management, high performing companies, strong financial position, and innovative new projects.
The document discusses several Turkish companies that are part of the Öztürk Group, including OPET Petrolcülük A.Ş., which engages in oil distribution and trading. It also discusses THY OPET Havacılık Yakıtları A.Ş., a joint venture between Turkish Airlines and OPET to supply jet fuel. Gordes Zeolite is introduced as a subsidiary of the Öztürk Group that mines zeolite, specifically clinoptilolite, which has various industrial and environmental applications. The document provides details on Gordes Zeolite's mining operations, clinoptilolite properties, and product lines.
Eni is one of the largest integrated energy companies in the world, operating in oil and gas exploration and production, gas transportation and marketing, power generation, refining and marketing, chemicals, and oilfield services. It operates in 85 countries with over 82,000 employees. The document provides details on Eni's operations, financial highlights, strategy and recent announcements across its business segments.
ColmarCo is a tourism company with three main divisions: TransCol (transport), AccommoCol (accommodation), and CaterCol (catering). It has had mixed financial performance across its subdivisions. TransCol's FlyCol has grown but other areas are slowing, while AccommoCol's HoteloCol is struggling but RoadoCol is succeeding. CaterCol contains both traditional and new, higher-risk brands. ColmarCo also owns 30% of SustainoPack, a startup with a biodegradable packaging material that projections indicate could have meteoric growth if its sustainable product can break into supermarket packaging markets. ColmarCo is considering purchasing the remaining equity in Sustain
Eni is one of the largest integrated energy companies in the world, operating in oil and gas exploration and production, gas transportation and marketing, power generation, refining, chemicals, and oilfield services. It has operations in 90 countries and 78,000 employees. Eni is committed to sustainable development and mitigating climate change risks. The document outlines Eni's investment case, including its exploration success, production and cash flow growth outlook, plans to return its midstream businesses to profitability, portfolio flexibility through divestments, and progressive dividend policy.
Fiat is the largest automobile manufacturer in Italy and traces its history back to 1899. It remained the largest manufacturer in Europe and third largest in the world. Ferrari is an Italian luxury sports car manufacturer based in Maranello known for its powerful brands. Maserati and Lamborghini are also Italian luxury vehicle manufacturers. Enel is an Italian multinational electricity and gas company that was originally a public body and later privatized. It employs around 70,000 people worldwide. Eni is an Italian multinational oil and gas company headquartered in Rome, operating in 79 countries, and considered one of the global supermajors.
1) Eni is one of the largest integrated energy companies in the world operating in oil and gas exploration, production, transportation and marketing across 85 countries.
2) Between 2008-2014, Eni discovered over 10 billion barrels of oil equivalent, with a target of discovering another 2 billion barrels between 2015-2018.
3) Eni's strategy includes production growth through new projects, optimization and divestments of $8 billion in non-core assets over 2014-2018 to reduce debt and exposure.
Austep Group is a turnkey provider of biogas solutions with 20 years of experience. It offers comprehensive solutions including pretreatment, biogas production, wastewater treatment, combined heat and power (CHP), and biogas upgrading. The company has designed and constructed 249 biogas plants worldwide. It has patented pretreatment and biogas upgrading technologies and guarantees 90% of theoretical biogas production. Austep Group has a global presence with subsidiaries in the US, Korea, and Bulgaria, and has experienced significant revenue and profit growth in recent years.
The document summarizes the business activities of Sunflower Sustainable Investments Ltd., which operates in the renewable energy market. It owns 105 MW of renewable energy projects across five countries, with additional projects under development. Key points include that the company's portfolio and revenues have increased substantially in recent years. It operates solar, wind and other renewable energy projects, with wind being a major focus for further expansion. Financial information shows increasing revenues and investment levels in recent years.
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With the current news cycle, keeping well-informed about the petrochemical, oil and gas industries can be a full-time job. Executives looking to improve their operations and understand market dynamics should check out this presentation given by PLG Consulting at the Midwest Association of Rail Shippers (MARS) 2018 Summer Meeting, where we covered:
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2. Company Overview
Listing Information:
A leading global nitrogen fertilizer producer and engineering & construction contractor.
Listed on the NYSE
Euronext Amsterdam on 25
January 2013
Re‐domiciled: from Egypt to The Netherlands through an exchange and tender offer for Egypt‐listed OCI S.A.E.
Market capitalization of
EUR 6.0 billion as at 15
November 2013
Fertilizer Group:
Trading as part of the AMX
Index on 23 September
2013, and AEX Index
inclusion is expected in
2014
Included in the Euronext
100 Index on 18 October
2013, with first day of
trading on 1 November
2013
Further inclusion in pan‐
European indices is
expected imminently
OCI N.V. has a level 1 over‐
the‐counter ADR program
on the OTCQX International
Premier marketplace
‒ Currently owns 99.30% of OCI S.A.E. and is taking the necessary steps to acquire the remaining shares.
‒ Top 5 five global nitrogen‐based fertilizer producer with a production capacity of c. 7 million tons per annum (mtpa);
‒ Facilities in The Netherlands, USA, Egypt and Algeria;
‒ An international distribution platform spanning 5 continents.
Construction Group:
‒ Primarily focused on infrastructure, industrial and high‐end commercial projects;
‒ Present in the Middle East, North Africa, Europe, USA and Central Asia;
‒ Backlog of US$ 6.18 billion as at 30 September 2013.
Ownership: The Sawiris family collectively owns 57% of the outstanding shares.
Employs approximately 75,000 people worldwide.
Fertilizer Group
Construction Group
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3. Company History
1950 ‐
Present
Established in the 1950s by Onsi Sawiris as a construction contractor in Egypt.
Construction
1996 ‐
2007
Cement Build‐Up
1999
IPO
2007
Cement
Divestment
Developed into a leading industry player with a backlog of US$ 6.3 billion as at 30
June 2013 across the Middle East, Asia, USA and Europe.
Started the cement group in the mid‐90s, growing production from a single line in
Egypt with a capacity of 1.5 mtpa to a top 10 worldwide producer by 2007.
Portfolio comprised an emerging market‐wide platform of over 35 mtpa spanning 12
countries.
Floated on the Egyptian Exchange in 1999 at a value of c. US$ 600 million.
Divested the cement business in 2008 to Lafarge at an EV of US$ 15 billion.
The Company distributed US$ 11 billion in cash dividends that year and retained US$
2 billion which was seed money for fertilizer initiatives.
Purchased EFC, increased its stake in EBIC to 60%, and started greenfield construction in
Algeria, paving the way for further growth of its fertilizer arm.
2008‐
Present
Fertilizer Group
Development
Acquired DSM Royal N.V.’s Agro and Melamine businesses in 2008 for €310MM.
Acquired and rehabilitated OCI Beaumont in 2011.
Started construction on c. 2mtpa production complex in Iowa, USA in November 2012.
Now a top five global nitrogen‐based fertilizer producer.
2013
Transformation
into OCI N.V.
OCI N.V. lists on the NYSE Euronext Amsterdam and acquires OCI S.A.E.
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5. Fertilizer Production Facilities
OCI Beaumont – MLP (78.3%1)
USA‐based
Capacity:
− 265 ktpa of ammonia
− 730 ktpa of methanol
Ammonia production began in November
2011
Methanol production began in July 2012
Increasing capacity to c. 913 ktpa of
methanol and c. 305 ktpa of ammonia,
commissioning 2H 2014
OCI Nitrogen (100%)
Netherlands‐based
Capacity:
− 1.4 mtpa of CAN
− 350 ktpa of sellable ammonia
− 250 ktpa of UAN
− 190 ktpa of melamine
Egyptian Fertilizers Company (EFC) (100%)
Egypt‐based
Capacity:
− 1.55 mtpa of urea
− 325 ktpa of UAN2
Egypt Basic Industries Corp. (EBIC) (60%)
Iowa Fertilizer Company (100%)
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2
USA‐based
Planned capacity:
− 185 ktpa of sellable ammonia
− 250 ktpa of urea
− 1.5 mtpa of UAN
− 315 ktpa of DEF
Commissioning Q4 2015
Notore Chemical Industries (13.5%)
Nigeria‐based
A minority stake in the only fertilizer
producer in Nigeria
Capacity:
− 500 ktpa of urea
− 800 ktpa NPK blending unit
Egypt‐based
Capacity: 730 ktpa of ammonia
Sorfert Algérie (51%)
Algeria‐based
Capacity:
− 800 ktpa of sellable ammonia
− 1.26 mtpa of urea
Commissioned August 2013
Completed IPO of 21.7% of entity in October 2013.
UAN will be produced at Fertilizer Group’s discretion subject to market conditions. Product capacities are swing capacities based on the product mix produced.
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6. Fertilizer Group: Ramping‐Up Capacity
OCI Nitrogen is the second
largest CAN producer in
Europe and the largest
melamine producer in the
world
Design Capacities ‐ ktpa¹
Ammonia
Plant
Egyptian Fertilizers Company²
Gross
Urea
UAN
CAN
DEF
‐
1,550
‐
‐
1,550
‐
‐
‐
Egypt Basic Industries Corporation
730
Global in‐house distribution
network with a strong
presence in Europe and
strategic joint ventures in
Brazil and the USA
800
Net
Fertilizer
for sale Methanol Melamine
730
‐
‐
‐
730
‐
‐
‐
OCI Nitrogen
Sorfert Algérie
1,130
350
1,400
2,000
‐
190
‐
1,600
800
1,260
‐
‐
2,060
‐
‐
‐
OCI Beaumont
265
265
‐
‐
‐
265
730
‐
‐
Year End 2013
4,525
2,145
2,810
1,400
6,605
730
190
‐
OCI Beaumont Post Expansion
305
305
‐
‐
305
913
‐
‐
Year End 2014
4,565
2,185
2,810
250⁵
1,400
6,645
913
190
‐
Iowa Fertilizer Company
800
185
250⁴
1,505
‐
1,940
‐
‐
315
Year End 2016
5,365
2,370
3,060
1755⁵
1,400
8,585
913
190
315
500³
250
250⁵
‐
Sorfert commenced full production in August and exports in September.
OCI Beaumont
Addition of c. 2.2 mtpa from Iowa Fertilizer Company and OCI Beaumont debottlenecking.
IPO of 21.7% of OCI Partners Limited, OCI Beaumont’s holding company.
‒ Largest integrated ammonia and methanol producer in the US.
Sorfert Export Shipment
World’s largest melamine producer.
World’s largest AS distributor with 1 mtpa from Lanxess and 750 mtpa from DFI (a DSM
subsidiary).
Iowa Fertilizer Co.
Note: all tonnage is metric, Iowa Fertilizer Company volumes are estimates
¹ Table not adjusted for OCI’s stake in considered plant; ² UAN line constructed to capitalize on seasonal UAN price premiums over
urea (swing capacity); ³ Captive capacity; ⁴ Urea sellable capacity increases to 420 ktpa if no Diesel Exhaust Fluid is produced;
⁵ Excludes EFC UAN swing capacity.
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13. Construction Group Structure
Consolidated construction
backlog of US$ 6.18 billion
as at 30 September 2013
Diversified geographic
presence with a wide range
of core competencies
Access to both emerging
and mature markets
Growth opportunities in
Africa and Eastern Europe
Brand
Overview
Core markets: Egypt, Algeria, Abu Dhabi and Saudi Arabia.
2013 ENR Rankings: 141 on International Contractors list; 182 on Global Contractors list.
Leading MENA industrial and infrastructure contractor.
Key clients include Petrofac, KBR, FLSmidth; key partners include Vinci, Bouygues, Alstom.
Core markets: USA and territories, the Middle East and Central Asia.
2013 ENR Rankings: 102 on Top 400 Contractors list.
Preferred US Government contractor for the last 10 years in Central Asia and MENA.
Constructing SIDRA Medial Center, world’s largest hospital, in Qatar.
Key clients include US Army Corps of Engineers, Qatari Foundation; key partners include Grupo OHL.
Core markets: USA.
2013 ENR Rankings: 65 on Top 400 Contractors list.
Top 50 US contractor present in 12 states; largest contractor in the state of Iowa.
Key clients include AVIVA, Prudential, AT&T, and Wells Fargo.
Core markets: Europe, Middle East and North Africa.
2013 ENR Rankings: 63 on International Contractors list; 104 on Global Contractors list.
Leading infrastructure and high‐end commercial contractor with more than 100 years of contracting
experience.
Constructed Burj Khalifa, the world’s tallest building, and Maastoren, the tallest building in The
Netherlands.
Key clients include Siemens, Qatar Petroleum, Samsung, and ProRail.
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15. Disclaimer
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SO WOULD CONSTITUTE A VIOLATION OF THE RELEVANT LAWS OF SUCH JURISDICTION. THIS DOCUMENT IS NOT AN EXTENSION
INTO THE UNITED STATES OF THE OFFER MENTIONED BELOW AND IS NOT AN OFFER TO SELL SECURITIES OR THE SOLICITATION OF
AN OFFER TO BUY SECURITIES IN THE UNITED STATES.
This document has been provided to you for information purposes only. This document does not constitute an offer of, or an invitation
to invest or deal in, the securities of OCI N.V.
Certain statements contained in this document constitute forward‐looking statements relating to OCI N.V. (the "Company"), its
business, markets and/or industry. These statements are generally identified by words such as "believe," "expect," "anticipate,"
"intends," "estimate," "forecast," "project," "will," "may," "should" and similar expressions. Forward‐looking statements involve known
and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors, many of which are outside of the Company's control and are difficult to predict,
that may cause actual results to differ materially from any future results expressed or implied from the forward‐looking statements.
The forward‐looking statements contained herein are based on the Company's current plans, estimates, assumptions and projections.
Various factors could cause actual future results, performance or events to differ materially from those described in these statements.
The Company does not make any representation as to the future accuracy of the assumptions underlying any of the statements
contained herein. The information contained herein is expressed as of the date hereof and may be subject to change. Neither the
Company nor any of its controlling shareholders, directors or executive officers or anyone else has any duty or obligation to
supplement, amend, update or revise any of the forward‐looking statements contained in this document.
The Company’s backlog or orderbook is based on management’s estimates of awarded, signed and ongoing contracts which have not
yet completed, and serves as an indication of total size of contracts to be executed.