Tunisia aims to elevate phosphate production to 14 million tonnes annually by 2030, with key initiatives approved during a cabinet meeting, including enhancing production and processing units and establishing new facilities for various phosphate products.
Tunisia is targeting an increase in phosphate production to 14 million tonnes annually by 2030. This goal was discussed during a government cabinet meeting led by Prime Minister Kamel Madouri, focusing on strategies for the phosphate sector from 2025 to 2030.
An initial program was approved, outlining production, transport, and processing plans, alongside implementation monitoring mechanisms. Key decisions include updating sulfuric acid units and enhancing maintenance protocols for heavy machinery and trucks.
Additionally, a new industrial unit in Skhira will produce finely ground single superphosphate and granulated calcium phosphate with a capacity of 250,000 tonnes per year. Plans also include a purified phosphoric acid production unit in Skhira, capable of 60,000 tonnes annually, and a cadmium removal facility in M’dhilla, with a capacity of 180,000 tonnes.
The government is also looking at developing green ammonia projects and implementing tax incentives to encourage further growth in the phosphate sector.
Tunisia is on track to significantly boost its phosphate production by 2030, implementing various strategic measures to enhance the sector’s efficiency and capability. Key initiatives include upgrading processing facilities and establishing new industrial units for various phosphate products. These efforts align with the nation’s broader economic goals and sustainability initiatives, such as green ammonia projects.
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