Total, ADNOC sign a MoU for construction of melamine plant in Abu
Dhabi
Posted:8 August 2003
Total and the Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) signed a memorandum
of understanding for the development and construction of a melamine
plant in Abu Dhabi by the jointly owned Ruwais Fertilizer Industries
(Fertil).
Created in 1980, Fertil is a joint venture between ADNOC (66.66 per cent)
and Total (33.33 per cent) set-up to run a nitrogen fertilizer plant and
market ammonia and urea primarily in Asia.
The melamine plant is planned to enter into production by the end
of 2006 with an annual capacity of 50,000 tons. Fertil will supply
urea, the main feedstock. The global investment will be around 100
million euros.
The melamine production is expected to target supplying Atofina
in Europe.
Melamine is used primarily to manufacture resins for the wood based
panel and flooring industries. Furniture, housing and construction
sectors are the main users of these resins.
This project consolidates Total's presence in the United Arab Emirates
and provides Atofina, the Group's chemical branch, a regular and
long term supply of melamine in the Middle East.
For more information see www.total.com.
Posted by Richard Price,
Editor Pipeline Magazine
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