KIMA’s goal is to install a new chemical and fertilizer plant at its existing site in the city of Aswan. With an expected production of 600 tons of nitric acid per day, the new plant is going to increase its local production capabilities significantly.

“As a worldwide exporter of chemical products, this new plant is crucial for growing our production capabilities in Aswan,” comments Abdel Meguid Heguazi, CEO of KIMA. “By the end of 2027, it will allow us to produce 800 tons of granulated ammonium nitrate in fertilizer quality per day, which will be delivered to clients locally and around the world. We trust that Bilfinger will be the perfect solution partner to represent us in all project phases along the way and to make sure that we meet our targets most efficiently.”

Bilfinger’s Middle East branch has deployed a team of specialized engineers to provide independent design review and site supervision services, ensuring the third-party contractor consortium meets KIMA’s high standards. As the PMC contractor, Bilfinger will oversee all engineering, procurement, and construction stages, including pre-commissioning, commissioning, and performance testing.

This collaboration marks a significant milestone for Bilfinger Middle East in expanding its operations in Egypt. KIMA, a state-operated producer of nitrogen-based fertilizers and chemicals with nearly 70 years of history, aims to boost its production capabilities through a $300 million (€269 million) project. In 2024, KIMA was listed among Egypt’s top 50 companies.

“With KIMA, we are significantly expanding our involvement in Egypt and the region’s promising chemical industry. For this collaboration, we can build upon our deep engineering expertise gained with clients across industries in the Middle East. KIMA can expect the high standards we have set ourselves in line with our vision at Bilfinger to become the number one partner in enhancing efficiency and sustainability,” says Christian Rugland, President Engineering & Maintenance International at Bilfinger.

Bilfinger brings decades of experience in engineering and PMC services across various industries. For KIMA’s nitric acid and ammonium nitrate project, Bilfinger will oversee the third-party contractor consortium, managing project phases in both Mumbai, India, and Aswan, Egypt.