Egypt’s MOPCO, thyssenkrupp Uhde to launch MENA’s 1st $220m carbon capture project

Egypt’s Misr Fertilizer Production Company (MOPCO) and thyssenkrupp Uhde Egypt have signed a memorandum of understanding and a cooperation agreement to launch a $220 million carbon capture project, the first of its kind in Africa and the Middle East.

Announced on the sidelines of the Egypt Energy Show (EGYPES 2025) on Wednesday, the project aims to enhance ammonia production efficiency, reduce carbon dioxide (CO₂) emissions, and optimise natural gas (NG) usage.

According to a statement from the Ministry of Petroleum, the project will cut CO₂ emissions by approximately 150,000 tons annually. It includes upgrading MOPCO’s ammonia plant and its three urea production units to manufacture technical-grade urea (TGU) for Add Blue, a key component in reducing nitrogen oxide (NOₓ) emissions from vehicle exhaust.

Moreover, the agreement covers feasibility studies, detailed engineering designs, and technical support for implementation. The project is set to reduce total NG consumption for ammonia production by 10 per cent while increasing urea output from existing facilities by 10 per cent.

Attribution: Amwal Al Ghad English

Subediting: Y.Yasser