Solutions

Empowering industries, enabling a sustainable business

What do you need?

That’s the question that drives our efforts.

Your objectives drive our solutions, combining decades of expertise with cutting-edge innovation to meet today's challenges and anticipate tomorrow's opportunities.

As both a technology provider and project execution partner, we deliver best-in-class solutions across industries and value chains. From engineering to construction and ongoing service, we're with you every step of the way.

thyssenkrupp Uhde operates an end-to-end business model

1 EPx = Expanded EP-scope, for example EPF (plus module fabrication), or EPCm (plus construction management)

Sustainable agriculture & NH₃ derivatives

Ammonia and urea granulation plants

Ammonia and Urea Granulation Plants

We enable our customers to optimize economies of scale, designing and delivering industry-leading ammonia and urea granulation plants that operate at the highest capacities. These plants are engineered for efficiency, reliability, and long-term sustainability, while meeting all required codes and standards. 

Low-carbon ammonia plants

Low-Carbon Ammonia PlantsLow-Carbon Ammonia Plants

With a focus on reducing environmental impact, our low-carbon ammonia plants feature up to 99% CO2 capture and capacities as high as 6,000 tons per day. These solutions enable our customers to meet regulatory requirements and achieve decarbonization targets, contributing to a greener future.

Flexible green ammonia technology

Flexible Green Ammonia TechnologyFlexible Green Ammonia Technology

Our uhde® green ammonia technology is designed to accommodate the intermittent nature of renewable energy, offering unmatched flexibility and unlocking the highest economic value for our customers. These solutions drive and enable the economic viability of the emerging green industry, accelerating energy transformation.

Highly efficient nitric acid plants

Highly Efficient Nitric Acid PlantsHighly Efficient Nitric Acid Plants

Nitric acid production is critical for fertilizers. By minimizing ammonia consumption, reducing catalyst losses, and maximizing yields and energy efficiency, we enable customers to achieve operational excellence and environmental compliance.

Advanced nitrates production processes

Advanced Nitrates Production Processes

We are global leaders in ammonium nitrate (AN) solutions and melts, which serve as feedstock for all AN applications. These advanced processes ensure the highest quality and performance for downstream applications, supporting diverse customer needs. 

Phosphates

Our offering covers sulfuric acid, phosphoric acid, and phosphate fertilizer production, including DAP, MAP, and NPK. Leveraging phosphoric acid technology licensed from PRAYON Technologies and the other technologies from world class licensors ensures consistent high quality.

Clean chemicals & energy vector

Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) and biofuel with biomass gasification

Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) and Biofuel with Biomass GasificationSustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) and Biofuel with Biomass Gasification

Using our proven and proprietary PRENFLO® gasification process, we enable the production of biofuels and SAF from biomass. These advanced fuels significantly reduce carbon emissions, helping them meet their sustainability targets.

Efficient ammonia cracking

Efficient Ammonia CrackingEfficient Ammonia Cracking

The future of hydrogen as a key energy source will be paramount, and we are enabling the long-distance transportation of hydrogen between supply and demand locations, facilitating a smoother transition to a low-carbon energy future. Our advanced ammonia cracking technology converts low-carbon ammonia back into hydrogen, providing a flexible and efficient pathway for hydrogen transport and utilization. 

Clean ammonia as a fuel

Clean Ammonia as a FuelClean Ammonia as a Fuel

Besides the role in the fertilizer industry, clean ammonia plays a dual role as both a fuel and a hydrogen carrier. Its energy density and storage potential make it a key player in the global transition to low-carbon energy systems. 

Methanol / Methanol to X

Methanol / Methanol to XMethanol / Methanol to X

By 2050, methanol-based fuels are expected to account for 12–15 % of fuels in maritime markets, revolutionizing the way we power transportation and industry. 

Our uhde® green methanol technology produces methanol by combining CO2 and hydrogen, leveraging renewable energy and captured CO2. The process supports the decarbonization of industries while offering a sustainable alternative to fossil fuels.

Gas treatment processes

Gas Treatment ProcessesGas Treatment Processes

Our gas treatment solutions employ high-performance, state-of-the-art equipment to ensure the reliable operation of plants while minimizing their environmental footprint. By reducing emissions and optimizing efficiency, these processes support our customers to achieve their sustainability goals. 

Circular systems & emission reduction

NOx abatement with EnviNOx® technology

NOx Abatement with EnviNOx® TechnologyNOx Abatement with EnviNOx® Technology

Nitrogen oxide and Nitrous oxide emissions are significant contributors to air pollution and climate change. Our EnviNOx® technology offers advanced NOx and N2O abatement solutions. As a Best Available Technology (BAT), it reliably reduces emissions close to zero, supporting compliance with stringent environmental regulations. 

Carbon capture for hard-to-abate sectors

Carbon Capture for Hard-to-Abate SectorsCarbon Capture for Hard-to-Abate Sectors

Decarbonizing energy-intensive industries is critical for achieving our collective climate goals. Our amine-based CO2 recovery systems tackle this challenge by capturing CO2 from both process and flue gases, enabling customers to meet government-set targets while laying the groundwork for a low-carbon economy. 

Phosphogypsum Recycling

Phosphogypsum RecyclingPhosphogypsum Recycling

Phosphogypsum, a byproduct of phosphoric acid production for fertilizers, often ends up in landfills, posing environmental risks. Our innovative processes enable its recycling and repurposing, recovering valuable elements and preventing contamination. 

Low-emission coke plant technology

Low-emission coke plant technology Sustainable Coke Plant Technology

Coke production is a cornerstone of the steel industry but comes with environmental challenges. Delivering world-leading, high efficiency coke plants, our technology is also capable of overhauling facilities with room for improvement.  

Bio-based & biodegradable plastics / PLAneo® technology

Bio-Based and Biodegradable Plastics with PLAneo® TechnologyBio-Based and Biodegradable Plastics with PLAneo® Technology

Plastics are an integral part of modern life, but their environmental impact is undeniable. To support a more sustainable approach to material production, our PLAneo® technology produces polylactic acid (PLA), a bio-based, biodegradable plastic.

Recycled PET for a circular plastics economy

Recycled PET for a Circular Plastics EconomyRecycled PET for a Circular Plastics Economy

Recycling plastics is essential to reducing waste and conserving resources. With our FTR® process, today up to 50 % recycled material can be used in virgin PET production, delivering food-grade quality and contributing to a circular plastics economy.

Integrated solutions for oleo and specialty chemicals

Our Jet Reactor technology portfolio covers the full spectrum of processes for surfactants, polyols, esters, and other specialty chemicals. With proprietary know-how we offer turnkey solutions from lab scale to full industrial implementation, supporting the transition to more sustainable chemical production.

Our Jet Reactor technology portfolio covers the full spectrum of processes for surfactants, polyols, esters, and other specialty chemicals. With proprietary know-how we offer turnkey solutions from lab scale to full industrial implementation, supporting the transition to more sustainable chemical production. 

Clean propylene oxide production

Clean propylene oxide production

In collaboration with Evonik, the Evonik-Uhde HPPO technology enables co-product-free propylene oxide (PO) production using propylene, hydrogen peroxide and a proprietary catalyst. With high efficiency, and strong environmental performance, this proven process is already operating at an industrial scale worldwide – offering a cleaner, more flexible solution for PO production. 

Advanced polyamide production technologies

Advanced polyamide production technologies

With decades of experience, our polycondensation technologies enable the efficient production of high-quality polyamides with customizable viscosities. Backed by over 450 polymer plants delivered worldwide, our solutions combine proven engineering with technological innovation – ensuring reliable, scalable, and competitive polyamide manufacturing. 

Integrated vinyl chain solutions

Integrated vinyl chain solutions

With decades of innovation we enable the efficient production of high-quality PVC across a wide range of grades. With us you can build on the experience of world-class integrated production facilities. Together with our established partnerships with Vinnolit and Westlake as well as our sister company thyssenkrupp nucera, we can deliver the complete vinyl value chain (chlor-alkaline electrolysis, ethylene dichloride, vinyl chloride) from a single source – delivering reliable performance, high product flexibility, and proven economic efficiency. 

Digital solutions for smarter, more efficient plant operations

Digital solutions for smarter, more efficient plant operations

Boost efficiency, reduce downtime, and improve product quality with advanced digital solutions. From predictive maintenance to AI-driven optimization, we help maximize uptime, enhance safety, and lower emissions. Explore our data-driven approach today. 

Unlock your project’s potential with us 

Sustainability at the core

Helping you decarbonize, reduce waste, and drive meaningful impact.

Integrated approach

We combine cutting-edge technology, engineering expertise, and project execution to ensure seamless delivery. Our advanced post-startup services maximize value throughout the asset's operational lifecycle. 

Proven expertise

Over a century of experience in designing and building complex chemical plants.   

Local and global

We leverage all the benefits of our global operations to provide you with local, on-ground support.  

Let’s shape a sustainable and innovative future – together.  

As both a technology provider, project execution partner, as well as technology integrator, we deliver best-in-class solutions across industries and value chains. From a first conceptual study to engineering to construction and ongoing service, we're with you every step of the way.

Nadja Håkansson
CEO of thyssenkrupp Uhde

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