Thyssenkrupp Uhde bagged a key contract from Brunei Fertilizer Industries Sdn Bhd (BFI) to execute the Front-End Engineering Design (FEED) for the expansion of its ammonia handling and export infrastructure. The project marks a significant step in enhancing BFI’s capacity to serve global markets.
Expanding Ammonia Storage and Export Capabilities
Under the scope of the project, thyssenkrupp Uhde will design:
*A new cryogenic ammonia storage tank
*A dedicated ammonia export facility
*Integrated jetty and ship-loading systems for large-scale exports
As a result, the expansion will enable BFI to efficiently handle and export ammonia to international markets, strengthening its global supply capabilities.
Leveraging Global Engineering Expertise
thyssenkrupp Uhde will execute the FEED through its global engineering network, combining:
Its proprietary uhde® ammonia technology expertise
Uhde India’s strengths in cryogenic storage and ammonia logistics
Additionally, the project includes designing pipelines, jetty interfaces, and ship-loading arms, while ensuring seamless integration with the existing BFI complex for safe and reliable operations.
Strengthening a Long-Standing Partnership
The contract further reinforces the strategic relationship between thyssenkrupp Uhde and BFI. Previously, Uhde played a crucial role in delivering technology and engineering services for BFI’s large-scale ammonia and urea complex—one of Southeast Asia’s most advanced fertilizer plants.
Leadership Perspective: Driving Global Ammonia Trade
Nadja Håkansson, CEO of thyssenkrupp Uhde, highlighted that the award reflects BFI’s continued trust in the company’s engineering capabilities. She noted that the project will help unlock Brunei’s ammonia export potential while contributing to global food security. Harri Kiiski, CEO of Brunei Fertilizer Industries, emphasized the strategic importance of the expansion. He stated that the new export infrastructure will:
*Enhance BFI’s global competitiveness
*Open up new international market opportunities
*Strengthen Brunei’s role in the fertilizer and energy transition landscape
Outlook: Enhancing Export Infrastructure and Market Reach
As per the press release, with this expansion, BFI is set to significantly boost its ammonia export capabilities. At the same time, thyssenkrupp Uhde continues to strengthen its position as a global leader in ammonia engineering and infrastructure development, supporting the growing demand for fertilizers and energy transition solutions worldwide.
