Genesis Fertilizers and Stamicarbon plan to enhance sustainable urea production in Saskatchewan

Genesis Fertilizers has partnered with Stamicarbon to develop a low-carbon nitrogen fertilizer facility in Belle Plaine, Saskatchewan. This collaboration will leverage Stamicarbon’s NX STAMI Urea technology and Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) production systems, setting a new sustainability standard for the industry.

The planned facility is designed to produce 2,500 metric tons per day (MTPD) of urea melt, utilizing Stamicarbon’s Adiabatic Flash technology. Additionally, the facility will house a DEF production plant capable of generating 1,500 MTPD of ISO 22241-compliant DEF, which is crucial for lowering NOx emissions from diesel engines.

Jason Mann, CEO of Genesis Fertilizers, expressed his enthusiasm about the partnership, stating, “Stamicarbon’s expertise in urea and DEF production will immensely enhance our capacity to offer low-carbon solutions that meet the specific needs of farmers in Western Canada.”

Stamicarbon’s proprietary technologies are renowned for their advanced reactor designs and energy-saving features, which are expected to ensure high production efficiency and a reduced environmental footprint. The inclusion of DEF production underscores Genesis Fertilizers’ proactive approach to tackling both agricultural and environmental challenges concurrently.

Genesis Fertilizers has recently announced progress in the Front-End Engineering Design (FEED) phase of the project and remains on track with its development phases, targeting the commencement of commercial operations by 2029.