10/02/2017
JSC NIIK is implementing a project of expanding nitric acid capacity at PhosAgro, Cherepovets, Russia
Expanding the area of activities NIIK increases its contribution into development of nitric acid production. Currently it is actively engaged in the projects of revamping and modernization of existing and construction of new process units.EPC contract for construction of a new nitric acid unit was awarded following a competitive tender and will be performed jointly with ITC ChemAzot SPB.
The project includes the development of authority package and detailed design for two nitric acid production units with capacity 130 000 TPY for each unit (calculated as monohydrate), equipment procurement, installation, assembly and commissioning.
ITC ChemAzot SPB is developing design basis, engineering documentation and process control procedures.
The work is in progress (authority package and detailed design will be developed in parallel). The package will be submitted to state expert review at the end of 2017. The construction is planned for spring 2018.