OCP Group implements eco-friendly process to reduce gas emissions

Accra, Oct. 10, GNA – The OCP Group, as part
of a major environmental and operational excellence programme has begun the
implementation of Sulphur acid process, an eco-friendly, and innovative
investment, to reduce emissions.

A statement from the company said Sulphur acid
is the result of a partnership with a multinational corporation specialized in
transforming waste gases.

The system recovers waste gases and converts
them into Sulphuric acid which is reused in the production chain in order to
create a circular economy.

The implementation of the Sulphur acid process,
a first in the global sulphuric acid industry, reflects OCP’s strong commitment
to protect its ecosystem.

Committed to environmental protection, OCP
Group has implemented the sulphur acid process at its Jorf Lasfar and Safi
industrial platforms.

As an innovative solution for reducing OCP’s
environmental footprint, this process provides an ingenious technology to
significantly reduce sulphur dioxide (SO2) emissions.

The resulting environmental performance meets
the highest standards worldwide.

In Jorf Lasfar, OCP Group has begun the
implementation of the sulphur acid process within its two sulphuric acid
production lines and the implementation of this system is in the construction
phase at the Safi site.

This new process, which can be considered as a
first in the sulphuric acid production industry, required an investment of 550
million Moroccan Dinar for OCP Group’s two industrial platforms.

The Sulphur acid technology marks a historic
shift by reducing gas emissions by 98 per cent from roughly 600 ppm to less
than 15 ppm.

The implementation of the Sulphur acid process
is in line with OCP Group’s ambition to be a leader in environmental protection
and circular economy.

Other innovations and excellence projects are
planned.

As a responsible and global leader, OCP has
two ambitions: to meet the world’s agricultural needs in a decisive way and to
protect the environment.

Aware of the new opportunities for the
phosphate industry provided the sustainable development, the Group chose to
integrate environmental issues at every level of its activities OCP is the
world’s largest producer and exporter of phosphate in all its forms, backed by
almost a century of production history.

OCP has exclusive access to the world’s
largest phosphate rock reserve base. It is one of the lowest cost producers of
phosphate rock in the industry and has become a leading player in production
and trade volumes across the phosphate value chain.

OCP employs approximately 21,000 people and
contributes to regional development through its mining and fertilizer
operations, and through its sustainability programme.

GNA

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