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Fertilizer Site |
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Ammonia
hortonspheres reflected in the phosphoric acid pool, in MBAO |
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| MBAO
Fertilizer Site: phosphate fertilizers for West Africa |
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ICS has a complex fertilizer manufacturing unit at the MBAO
site, 18 km from Dakar. Most of the granulated fertilizer
is intended for the West African subregional market, principally
for cotton, peanut, and vegetable growing.
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ICS
produces its complete or "NPK" fertilizers by combining phosphoric
acid with ammonia and potash. Indeed, Nitrogen (N), Phosphorous
(P) and Potassium (K) are the essential nutrients plants need
to grow.
DAP production is also an important aspect developped
inside the fertilizer site.
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| Description |
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The
MBAO plant has a technical production capacity of 250 000
tons par annum and includes:
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- a
granulation shop,
- general
services and utilities that ensure the plant's energy self-reliance,
- a
fertilizer bagging area,
- a storage
area for acid from DAROU on its way to India.
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The
new dryer in MBAO |
Behind a P2O5 tank, the MBAO fertilizer
plant |
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MBAO Site also has a large machinery maintenance department
that ensures good coverage for the facilities |
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Site
Engrais (MBAO)
Km 18, Route de Rufisque
BP 3835, Dakar
Tél : (221) 33 879 10 00
Fax : (221) 33 834 08 14 / (221) 33 834 05 09 |
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