Zimbabwe's Verify Engineering completed a feasibility study on coal gasification technology that can be leveraged to produce nitrogenous fertilisers. Zimbabwe has a high demand for fertiliser, but local production can only meet 10% of demand. A Zimbabwean government-owned entity, Verify Engineering, is preparing to use locally available coal to develop ammonia-based fertilisers as the country ramps up agricultural productivity. The project, which is a joint venture partnership between Verify Engineering and Magcor Consortium Group of Companies from Canada, is expected to produce a "significant" amount of top-dressing fertiliser for farmers to satisfy the country's fertiliser demand. According to the Zimbabwe Fertiliser Manufacturers Association, the country's fertiliser industry requires about $135 million annually to operate at 60% capacity or more to meet current demand.

Source: News 24 May 13, 2023 16:33 UTC