As stated by the AfDB, the project aims to finance the construction of a third urea fertilizer plant to be located on the same premises next to Line I and Line II. This new line will expand current capacity from 2.8 MMTPA to 4.2 MMTPA. In addition to the construction of the new fertilizer plant, the Project incorporates capital expenditures necessary to expand port operations and pipeline infrastructure to accommodate the increased production capacity.

The Project will use the same technology, contractors, engineering, and equipment as Lines I and II, thereby minimizing project execution risks. The Project will also benefit from low gas prices under a long-term gas supply contract with NAOC JV (operated by AGIP), making the Company one of the lowest cost producers of urea worldwide.

The AfDB categorized the project risks as follows -
Environmental Category: 1

As stated by Bloomberg, Indorama Eleme Fertilizer and Chemicals Ltd manufactures chemicals. The Company offers agricultural chemicals and fertilizer and other related products. Indorama Eleme Fertilizer and Chemicals serves customers worldwide.

As stated by the AfDB, Environmental and Chemical Services Ltd (ECSL) was commissioned by Indorama Eleme Fertilizer & Chemicals Limited (‘IEFCL’ or ‘Proponent’ or the ‘Client’) to undertake an Environmental and Social Impact Assessment (ESIA) for the proposed Indorama Eleme Fertilizer and Chemicals Limited (IEFCL) Ammonia and Urea Train 3 Project. Environmental Resources Management Southern Africa (Pty) Ltd (ERM) was also commissioned by Proponent to conduct specific studies, review the baseline information and guide ECSL to incorporate findings and complete the ESIA report

AfDB Team Leader:

Emeka Christopher Onwugbufor
Email: e.onwugbufor@afdb.org

Client - Indorama Eleme Fertilizer & Chemicals Limited:

Address: Indorama Complex, East-West Expressway, Eleme, P.M.B. 5151, Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria
Phone: +234-9139364345
Email: fertsales@ng.indorama.com
Website: https://www.indoramafertilizers.com/

ACCESS TO INFORMATION

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ACCOUNTABILITY MECHANISM OF AfDB

The Independent Review Mechanism (IRM), which is administered by the Compliance Review and Mediation Unit (CRMU), is the independent complaint mechanism and fact-finding body for people who have been or are likely to be adversely affected by an African Development Bank (AfDB)-financed project. If you submit a complaint to the IRM, it may assist you by either seeking to address your problems by facilitating a dispute resolution dialogue between you and those implementing the project and/or investigating whether the AfDB complied with its policies to prevent environmental and social harms. You can submit a complaint electronically by emailing crmuinfo@afdb.org, b.kargougou@afdb.org, b.fall@afdb.org, and/or s.toure@afdb.org. You can learn more about the IRM and how to file a complaint at: https://www.afdb.org/en/independent-review-mechanism/