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Western Africa's Chemical Industry Shows Strength

The Chemical Processing Industry in Western Africa is working tirelessly toward becoming the most sought-after petrochemical and agrochemical destination.

Released Friday, September 15, 2023

Western Africa's Chemical Industry Shows Strength

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Researched by Industrial Info Resources (Sugar Land, Texas)--The Chemical Processing Industry in Western Africa is working tirelessly toward becoming the most sought-after petrochemical and agrochemical destination. Industrial Info is tracking 41 active chemical projects in Western Africa worth US$17.51 billion.

Western African nation Mauritania is leading the front for green energy. The country has plans for a large green hydrogen/green ammonia/green methanol facility in Nouakchott. Construction on the first 400-megawatt stage of the green hydrogen plant could begin in 2026, putting it on track for completion in 2028. Subscribers to Industrial Info's Global Market Intelligence (GMI) Chemical Processing Project Database can click here for more details.

Nigeria is also at the forefront of the chemical industry and is carrying total investment of approximately US$5.5 billion, largely for the making of fertilizer and its components. OCP Group (Casablanca, Morocco) is underway with a planned expansion of its blending fertilizer plant in Kaduna, Nigeria, which is expected to kick off next year. Subscribers can click here to learn more.

Industrial Info Resources (IIR) is the leading provider of industrial market intelligence. Since 1983, IIR has provided comprehensive research, news and analysis on the industrial process, manufacturing and energy related industries. IIR's Global Market Intelligence (GMI) helps companies identify and pursue trends across multiple markets with access to real, qualified and validated plant and project opportunities. Across the world, IIR is tracking over 200,000 current and future projects worth $17.8 trillion (USD).

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