Ma’aden partners with Metso and thyssenkrupp for sustainable calcination solution

The plant will use sulfur for the calcination of phosphogypsum and include technologies for CO₂ capturing with lime produced from the calcination. The process will lead to a reduction in CO₂ emissions across Ma’aden’s phosphate business, making it more sustainable in the long term. Ma’aden’s patented concept will allow the company to use new technology to reduce carbon emissions and recycle phosphogypsum into a useful resource. Metso’s role in this development is to provide technology knowhow for this unique process.

Hasan Ali, Executive Vice President, Ma’aden Phosphate, said, “This pioneering patent, combined with our new CO₂ capturing complex, underscores Ma’aden’s commitment to sustainability. We look forward to working with Metso and thyssenkrupp Uhde to develop this important project that will truly change and reduce the carbon footprint of our phosphate business. It puts us at the forefront of innovation, turning what was once leftover material into a valuable resource, while significantly reducing CO₂ emissions. It’s a giant leap towards a sustainable future.”

“We’re excited to see this unique project moving forward. The new concept for the phosphogypsum processing will be a major step forward in the fertilizer industry, contributing to sustainability targets, such as waste recovery and limiting global warming. Metso will contribute to the project with our extensive expertise and experience in the field of fluid bed, gas cleaning, and sulfuric acid solutions,” commented Hannes Storch, Vice President for Metals and Chemicals Processing at Metso.

Read the article online at: https://www.globalminingreview.com/environment-sustainability/12012024/maaden-partners-with-metso-and-thyssenkrupp-for-sustainable-calcination-solution/