History
Milestones in History
In 1960, the State Committee for Chemistry under the Council of Ministers of the USSR approved the construction of a plant for phosphoric mineral fertilizers and defluorinated phosphates in the city of Gomel. The company began to be built in 1963.
On December 27, 1965, the first stage of the plant was launched, consisting of a sulfuric acid production workshop, a central factory laboratory, and auxiliary units.
In a short time, capacities were launched for the production of double granular superphosphate, extraction phosphoric acid, a workshop for fluoride salts, and nepheline flame retardant. In 1970, capacities for the production of complex mixed concentrated fertilizers were introduced ahead of schedule. In 1974, a complex of workshops was launched - granular ammophos, phosphoric acid (using domestic equipment) and fluoride salts.
In 1978, Gomel chemists mastered the pilot production of sodium sulfite. The first in the USSR they received sodium sulfite by a new continuous technology - the so-called "wet method". In 1980, a complex of fertilizers was reconstructed using phosphoric acid. In the same year, the sulfuric acid workshop (SKTs-2) was commissioned with a design capacity of 450 thousand tons of monohydrate.
In 1981, the production of granular phosphogypsum with a capacity of 300 thousand tons per year began.
In 1989, technical re-equipment was carried out in the sodium sulfite workshop with capacity increase up to 30 thousand tons per year and reconstruction of double superphosphate (CDS) in the workshop with the transition to the production of ammophosphate. In 1994, the DDS was reconstructed and converted to the production of ammoniated superphosphate (design capacity 55 thousand tons of 100% P2O5 per year).
In 1995, the development of grades 15-15-15 and 16-16-16 began in the workshop of complex-mixed mineral fertilizers (TsSSMU); in 1996, grades 5-16-35; in 1999, the release of the brand 7-15-29 with boron was mastered; in 2000, the production of fertilizers with biologically active additives.
Since 1998, the production of plant protection products has been launched. Since 2000, NPK fertilizers have been produced in the granular ammophos (TsGA) workshop.
On July 7, 2000, on the basis of an order of the Belneftekhim concern, the Gomel Chemical Plant was renamed into the Republican Unitary Enterprise Gomel Chemical Plant. In 2003, the RUE Gomel Chemical Plant was renamed into the open joint-stock company Gomel Chemical Plant. In the same year, the double superphosphate workshop switched to the production of ammoniated superphosphate grade 8:30. The first stage of reconstruction of the sulfuric acid workshop has been completed. The design capacity of the workshop is 500 thousand tons of monohydrate per year. A dry fertilizer mixing plant with a design capacity of 100 thousand tons of nature per year was put into operation. The production of the Belfosat herbicide has been mastered.
Enterprise today
Gomel Chemical Plant OJSC belongs to the chemical industry, is a part of the Belarusian State Oil and Chemistry Concern, and is a monopoly producer of phosphoric mineral fertilizers in the Republic of Belarus.
The main objectives of Gomel Chemical Plant OJSC are to meet the needs of the population of the Republic of Belarus, as well as partially satisfy foreign markets in mineral fertilizers, plant protection products, and other chemical products (oxygen, aerosil, metaphosil, sulfuric acid, sodium sulfite, aluminum fluoride and etc.), improving their quality and competitiveness in the domestic and foreign markets, creating conditions for successful economic development of enterprises and meeting the social needs of labor ollektivov.
The company specializes in the production of phosphate fertilizers (ammophos, ammoniated superphosphate, nitrogen-phosphorus-potassium fertilizers), sulfuric acid, technical, battery, improved; aluminum fluoride, cryolite, aerosil, sodium sulfite - photographic, technical, plant protection products, etc.
The structure of the enterprise includes production of: sulfuric acid, phosphoric acid, mineral fertilizers, fluoride salts, sodium sulfite, chemical products, objects of social infrastructure, Morozovichi-Agro branch.
JSC "Gomel Chemical Plant" produces more than 20 types of products, many of which in terms of quality indicators correspond to foreign analogues.
For Belarus soils, special fertilizer brands are being developed containing all the main nutrients.
Up to 50% of the total output is delivered to the domestic market to agricultural and industrial enterprises, the rest of the products are exported mainly to the markets of neighboring countries: Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, Ukraine, Russia, etc.
At the moment, the plant has launched the production of complex nitrogen-phosphorus-potash fertilizers of the brands 7:18:30, 6:16:35, 5:17:36, 16:16:16, 8:19:29, 6:19:35 , 8:20:30, 6:24:12, 8:15:30, 7:16:32, 9:18:24, etc. for soils of different levels of fertility and various crops (other products are possible at the request of the buyer stamps).
In 2006, the Gomel Chemical Plant OJSC introduced and certified a quality management system for the development and production of sodium sulfite of anhydrous and mineral fertilizers (nitrogen-phosphorus-potassium complex, ammonium superphosphate, granular ammophos) for compliance with the requirements of the national standard STB ISO 9001 “Systems quality management. Requirements. " In February 2015, during the re-certification audit, the compliance of the management system with the requirements of STB ISO 9001 was confirmed.
In 2008, the nitrogen-phosphorus-potassium complex fertilizer production management system was certified for compliance with the requirements of the international standard ISO 9001 “Quality Management Systems - Requirements”; in November 2014, the certificate was validated during re-certification.
In 2008, the Gomel Chemical Plant also introduced and certified a management system for compliance with the requirements of the international standard OHSAS 18001 “Occupational health and safety management systems - Requirements” and a management system for compliance with the requirements of the international standard ISO 14001 “Environmental management systems - Requirements and application guidelines ”, the field of certification of these management systems is the production of mineral fertilizers, mineral acids, industrial salts and plant protection products. In November 2014, the validity of certificates was confirmed during re-certification.
In December 2014, an implemented management system was certified at OAO Gomel Chemical Plant for compliance with the requirements of the international standard ISO 50001 “Energy management systems - Requirements with application guidelines”, the scope of certification of the management system is the production of mineral fertilizers, mineral acids, technical salts and products plant protection.
In 2009, the Company developed a program for long-term development for 2010-2015. According to this program, the reconstruction of the main workshops for the production of mineral fertilizers and acid shops is carried out.
In 2009, in the CDS (Double Superphosphate Workshop), technical solutions were developed to optimize the maintenance and instrumentation of the stages of drying, granulation, classification, crushing, cooling, conditioning and purification of gases in the production of NPK (nitrogen-phosphorus-potassium) fertilizers; The initial data for the reconstruction of the BGS nozzle in the double superphosphate workshop for the production of NP (nitrogen-phosphorus) and NPK fertilizers were fulfilled. In 2011, a project was implemented to introduce potassium chloride into the process with the possibility of releasing NRK fertilizers, and a batch of NRK fertilizers was released at 6:24:12.
In 2009, at the TsGA (Granulated Ammophos Plant), an anti-caking unit input unit with an air conditioning drum was installed in order to improve the consumer properties of fertilizers. In 2011, a project was launched to introduce urea into the process with the goal of producing NRK fertilizers of the 16:16:16 grade, and a pilot batch was launched.
In the RCC (Sulfuric acid shop) in 2010, automated process control systems were introduced; in 2011, the project “Reconstruction of SKTs-2 with the goal of increasing steam production” was introduced with the installation of additional stages of an economizer and superheater, which allowed to increase the production of high potential steam with an increase in the production of own electricity by 15%.
In 2010, the project “Reconstruction of the phosphoric acid workshop with a capacity of up to 230 thousand tons of 100% Р2О5” was introduced at the CTF (Phosphoric Acid Workshop). The project is aimed at eliminating the capacity imbalance between the production of phosphoric acid and the fertilizer workshops, stabilizing the workshop, the possibility of processing phosphorites.
In 2012, within the framework of the project (stage IV of construction), a 110-m2 belt vacuum filter was installed for further modernization of the workshop: switching to a semi-hydrated mode of operation with increasing capacity, reducing energy consumption and obtaining phosphogypsum suitable for use in the production of building materials.
In 2014, the project “Reconstruction of CDS, TsGA with the transfer to the production of NRK fertilizers” was implemented to increase the capacity of the NPK fertilizer plant, expand the range of NPK fertilizers produced, including fertilizers with a high K2O content of up to 28-30%, and stabilize the quality of products enhancing export potential.
In 2014, the production of the Pilaraund Extra herbicide was mastered. "Pilaraund Extra" is a continuous action herbicide, it is a concentrate, the content of the active substance is 550 g / l of glyphosate acid.
During 2014, work was carried out to put the product into production, together with Pilarquim (China), work was also done to register Pilaraund Extra in the Republic of Belarus.
In February 2015, the project “Reconstruction of the second department of the phosphoric acid workshop with a capacity increase of up to 220 thousand tons of 100% Р2О5” was implemented (switching to a semi-hydrated extraction mode) in order to obtain a flexible plant operation scheme, both on apatite and phosphorite, and guaranteed ensuring the release of phosphorus fertilizers at a minimum level - 220 thousand. tons of 100% P2O5.
The company has developed a Development Program until 2020, the strategy of which is a phased reorientation to the production of complex NPK fertilizers, with the aim of providing the republic’s agriculture with effective fertilizers and increasing the profitability of export supplies.
The main objectives of the investment program are:
- increase in the Company's profit due to an increase in production volumes and cost reduction;
- diversification of production by increasing the mobility of the company for the production of NP and NPK fertilizers;
- fuller satisfaction of the needs of the agricultural sector of the Republic of Belarus in phosphorus fertilizers of domestic production with high consumer properties and quality;
- ensuring the safety of production;
- reduction of negative environmental impact.
To achieve these goals, the program for the prospective development of Gomel Chemical Plant OJSC in the period 2015–2020. The following tasks are provided for:
- increasing the capacity for the production of phosphorus fertilizers;
- increasing the competitiveness of products manufactured by the Company;
- expanding the range of products (the production of fertilizers with various micro and macro elements, growth stimulants, dietary supplements, etc.);
- improving the physical properties of fertilizers produced using various anti-caking agents, dedusting agents, introducing substances that improve granulation;
- Introduction of advanced technologies, including technologies for the processing of bulk waste;
- updating of fixed assets;
- Preservation of markets for the main types of products;
- reduction of specific consumption rates for the main types of raw materials and energy resources.
The solution of the above problems is planned to be achieved through the reconstruction of the main production facilities (sulfuric acid production, production of mineral fertilizers, a fossil transportation hub), which will increase capacity utilization, reduce conditionally fixed costs and unit costs of raw materials and energy for production, expand the range of NPK and NP fertilizer.
