Yara India overhauls Babrala urea unit to cut energy use

Yara India, a subsidiary of Yara International, announced that it had recently overhauled its manufacturing unit in Babrala, Uttar Pradesh, to reduce the plant’s specific energy consumption to less than 5 gigacal per metric ton (Gcal/MT) of urea, making it one of the The most sustainable unit. Urea plants in India and its global network.

Yara, which acquired the plant from Tata Chemicals in 2018, said it managed to lower its specific energy consumption from 5.18 Gcal/MT urea to 4.95 Gcal/MT urea. This corresponds to a 5 percent reduction in emissions, which equates to an annual reduction of about 70,000 tons of carbon dioxide.

By adhering to the 7Rs of sustainability, the Babrala site – which annually produces 1.2 million tons of urea – has achieved energy efficiency, specific water consumption, effluent generation and reduced greenhouse gas emissions, making it a leader in the urea manufacturing industry in India, she said. company.

Sanjeev Kanwar, General Manager, Yara South Asia said, “We take pride in our newly renovated Babrala factory, which now ranks among the country’s leading sustainable manufacturing facilities. The unit embodies sustainability, with health, environment, safety and quality as its main pillars. It has played a pivotal role in driving economic growth by creating job opportunities through collaboration with local stakeholders and suppliers. We strive to set industry standards by embracing the highest level of environmental responsibility and using cutting-edge technologies for sustainable operations. Our continued efforts to grow at Babrala align with our global commitment to responsibly nourishing the world and protecting our planet while elevating the local community towards a positive food future for nature. “