ADAMA Opens Advanced Chloralkali Facility in Israel

ADAMA has announced the opening of its new chloralkali production facility. This state-of-the-art plant will supply essential components for the company's highly regarded active ingredients, Captan and Folpet, used for fungicides to protects crops worldwide.
 

The facility represents a significant investment and highlights ADAMA's commitment to sustainable practices and increased production efficiency. The facility was built to incorporate advanced technology to boost capacity while reducing environmental impact. The chloralkali plant utilizes cutting-edge membrane cell technology to replace mercury-based systems. This transition not only eliminates the risks associated with mercury, but also significantly improves energy efficiency. The plant is expected to produce 40,000 MT of chlorine annually, with the ability to scale up to 50,000 MT as demand grows.
 

The new facility also enables ADAMA to utilize the hydrogen generated as byproduct to fuel its air emission treatment system, replacing fossil fuels to further reduce its carbon footprint. Moreover, the new facility supports strategic infrastructures companies in Israel, such as the electricity and water companies, by supplying its byproducts, including caustic soda and sodium hypochlorite. ADAMA is in early-stage assessment of integrating a solar field near the plant to power its operations. This initiative would enable the company to generate "green chlorine" to further align with its environmental goals.
 

ADAMA's new chloralkali facility is now fully operational, providing enhanced supply security for its crop protection products, increased capacity, and significant energy savings. With this state-of-the-art plant, ADAMA is better positioned to meet the needs of its global agricultural partners while reducing its environmental footprint.