Süd-Chemie and Yara International have concluded a five-year framework agreement on catalysts for fertilizer production. The companies announced that the long-term supply agreement will cover more than 50% of the requirements of Qatar Fertiliser Company (Qafco), a JV of which Yara owns 25%.

Under the agreement, Süd-Chemie will develop, produce and deliver all front-end catalysts involved in the production of ammonia as well as applied technical support. Süd-Chemie expects to generate significant revenue of more than $40 million from the agreement during the next five years.

In particular, Süd-Chemie will provide advanced catalytic technologies for feed purification, hydrodesulphurisation, steam reforming, high and low temperature CO conversion and methanation.