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Calcium Ammonium Nitrate Production
Calcium Ammonium Nitrate Plant Capital & Operating Cost Analysis | United States | Q3 2025
This report presents the economics of Calcium Ammonium Nitrate production from ammonia, nitric acid, and lime meal. The process examined is a typical neutralization under pressure process. In this process, ammonia reacts with nitric acid producing ammonium nitrate. Lime meal is added in the granulation step for Calcium Ammonium Nitrate production.
The report provides a comprehensive study of Calcium Ammonium Nitrate production and related Calcium Ammonium Nitrate production cost, covering three key aspects: a complete description of the Calcium Ammonium Nitrate production process examined; an in-depth analysis of the related Calcium Ammonium Nitrate plant capital cost (Capex); and an evaluation of the respective Calcium Ammonium Nitrate plant operating costs (Opex).
The Calcium Ammonium Nitrate production process description includes a block flow diagram (BFD), an overview of the industrial site installations, detailing both the process unit and the necessary infrastructure, process consumption figures and comprehensive process flow diagrams (PFD). The Calcium Ammonium Nitrate plant capital cost analysis breaks down the Capex by plant cost (i.e., ISBL, OSBL and Contingency); owner's cost; working capital; and costs incurred during industrial plant commissioning and start-up. The Calcium Ammonium Nitrate plant operating costs analysis covers operating expenses, including variable costs like raw materials and utilities, and fixed costs such as maintenance, labor, and depreciation.
Product
Calcium Ammonium Nitrate. Calcium Ammonium Nitrate (a.k.a. CAN, Nitro-Limestone) is a granulated fertilizer that contains about 27% nitrogen and 8% calcium. The product is a mixture of about 80% ammonium nitrate and 20% ground limestone. This combination makes calcium ammonium nitrate an all-rounder for all fertilizer measures.
Raw Materials
Ammonia. Ammonia (NH3) is one of the most produced synthetic chemicals worldwide. The main application of this world class commodity is in nitrogen fertilizers, followed by the synthesis of nitric acid. It is also used, to a lesser extent, in several other applications such as pulping of wood and as ingredient in household cleaners and drugs. Ammonia is produced basically by the reaction between nitrogen and hydrogen, in a 1:3 stoichiometric ratio. Its production routes are related to the source of the hydrogen used, being steam reforming the main one.
Nitric Acid. Nitric acid is a strong oxidizing acid used in the production of fertilizers, explosives, and in various chemical syntheses. It also plays a critical role in metal processing and the production of nitrates. Nitric acid is produced by oxidizing ammonia via the Ostwald process and is stored as a liquid. Its ability to act as both an oxidant and a nitrating agent makes it a key component in the production of ammonium nitrate for both agricultural and industrial applications.
Limestone. Limestone is a sedimentary rock consisting mainly of calcite and aragonite, which are different crystal forms of calcium carbonate. It commonly contains some magnesium carbonate as a secondary component. Limestone deposits cover about 10% of the planet’s surface, and are found in the majority of countries.
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Plant Capital Cost Summary
Summary outlining the capital cost required for building the Calcium Ammonium Nitrate production plant examined.
Plant Capital Cost Details
Detailing of fixed capital (ISBL, OSBL & Owner’s Cost), working capital and additional capital requirements.
Plant Cost Breakdowns
Breakdown of Calcium Ammonium Nitrate process unit (ISBL) costs and infrastructure (OSBL) costs; plant cost breakdown per discipline.
Operating Costs Summary
Summary presenting the operating variable costs and the total operating cost of the Calcium Ammonium Nitrate production plant studied.
Operating Cost Details
Detailing of utilities costs, operating fixed costs and depreciation.
Plant Capacity Assessment
Comparative analysis of capital investment and operating costs for different Calcium Ammonium Nitrate plant capacities.
Production Process Information
Block Flow Diagram, descriptions of process unit (ISBL) and site infrastructure (OSBL).
Process Consumptions
Raw materials and utilities consumption figures, by-products credits, labor requirements
Process Diagrams
Process flow diagrams (PFD), equipment list and industrial site configuration
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