【Haichuan Overseas Engineering】AMUFERT Fertilizer Project in Soyo, Angola

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In March 2025, the PMC kick-off meeting for the AMUFERT fertilizer project in Soyo, Angola, which was constructed under the EPC contract by China Fifth Ring Engineering Co., Ltd. affiliated to Sinochem, was successfully held in Luanda, the capital of Angola. The kick-off meeting was hosted by DAR, a local company in Angola, as the leader of the PMC supervision team. Representatives from the project owner AMUFERT, the EPC general contractor China National Chemical Fifth Ring Corporation, the partner company WEDO, and the PMC supervision company KBR were also present. The AMUFERT fertilizer project in Soyo, Angola, is the country’s first large-scale fertilizer project. Located in the city of Soyo in the Zaire province of Angola, it involves the construction of a fertilizer plant that will use natural gas as raw material to produce 2,300 tons of synthetic ammonia and 4,000 tons of urea per day. Additionally, utility systems, auxiliary facilities, and off-site infrastructure will be built as part of this project. The successful completion of the project will help Angola achieve food sovereignty, support the development of the agricultural sector, and provide local farmers with high-quality fertilizers. The project is expected to create around 4,700 jobs, including 3,500 during the construction phase and 1,200 during the operation phase. During the meeting, the participants discussed in depth key topics such as project objectives, schedule plans, communication management, and collaboration among all parties, taking into account the project background, scale, and expected goals, with the aim of ensuring the project progresses in a high-quality and efficient manner. During the meeting, representatives from all parties jointly signed the minutes of the meeting, clarifying the responsibilities and communication mechanisms of each party. By establishing an efficient collaboration platform, all parties will be able to share information and integrate resources, ensuring the smooth implementation of the project. After the meeting, all parties agreed that they would use this meeting as an opportunity to work closely together, overcome challenges, and ensure that the project goals are achieved on schedule, thereby contributing to the local economic and social development. For a long time, Wuhuan Company has successively built the infrastructure for the fertilizer industry in various African countries, striving to address issues related to food security there and providing impetus for the modernization of African agriculture. By emphasizing interconnection, it works to create an important platform for implementing the Belt and Road Initiative and fostering a community with a shared future between China and Africa. In the future, Wuhuan Company will adhere to the principle of developing new forms of productive capacity in line with local conditions. By making full use of its advantages in terms of process technology, engineering technology, and management skills, it will seek out opportunities in emerging industries, thereby contributing to the high-quality development of Africa’s industrial sector and providing Chinese enterprises with an additional asset to enhance their international presence.