10/15/2024
NIIK participated in the 2nd International Forum "Mineral Fertilizers PRO"
The event took place in Sochi from October 2-4 and was timed to coincide with World Fertilizer Day. Since 2022, Russian companies specializing in the production of mineral fertilizers have experienced challenges and need to reassess their development strategies. In pursuit of diversification and reducing dependence on imports of technology, equipment, and catalysts, many are now on the path to developing new roadmaps for project implementation.Technological sovereignty and the development of domestic technologies for the mineral fertilizer sector are key drivers of growth and stability in the market.
In this context, the forum held particular significance. Experts and leaders from industry companies discussed issues and constraints in the mineral fertilizer sector, participated in discussions on technological sustainability within the industry, and the development of domestic manufacturing capabilities, machinery engineering, instrumentation, and design institutes. Topics also included enhancing production efficiency, automation and digitalization of processes, fertilizer and chemical product pricing, ecology, and the implementation of new investment projects.
As part of the business program at the forum, NIIK specialists have presented the company’s capabilities as a licensor of modern Russian technologies and as an engineering company with a new approach to design. Today, NIIK is among companies developing unique technologies that ensure sustainable development and competitiveness for Russian mineral fertilizer producers in the global market.
Alexey Soldatov, Deputy CTO for Scientific Work:
"Many business meetings took place during the forum with both long-standing partners of NIIK, such as JSC MHK EuroChem, JSC OHK Uralchem, Ammoniy Group, as well as with equipment manufacturers and suppliers of steel products from both Russia and abroad. Special attention is given to state support at selecting technology licensors. The interest shown by potential investors (currently over 15 companies are considering building new large-scale projects in the mineral fertilizer sector and gas chemistry overall) in NIIK's potential allows us to speak about our company's competitive advantages and the realization of joint projects".