It is possible to combine the visit to Yara with the company visit to Zalco in Vlissingen-Oost. More information on the KIVI website.

Company visit YARA Sluiskil

Location-gathering point: Bus station Westerscheldetunnel (WST), Bus station Buitenhaven, 4531, Terneuzen; free P+R. From here together with the bus "YARA" at 13.45 to the Portaal van Vlaanderen.

Location reception: Portaal van Vlaanderen, Beneluxweg 101, Terneuzen

Global description company

Yara Sluiskil is the largest production plant of the Norwegian company Yara International, which has operations in 52 countries worldwide. Yara Sluiskil makes nitrogenous fertilisers and industrial chemicals, such as Air1 and NOxCare that can capture harmful nitrogen oxides (NOx). Yara Sluiskil also producesCO2 for the bubbles in soft drinks and beer, as well as dry ice on which, for example, vaccines are stored or delivery ofCO2 as a growth substance in greenhouse horticulture. The raw materials Yara uses are natural gas (methane), air and water. Solids such as dolomite rock and gypsum serve as fillers for the fertiliser granules and contribute to soil improvement.

Through precision farming, Yara's high-quality crop nutrients can increase crop yields and improve product quality while reducing environmental impact. This offers added value for both the farmer and the entire food chain. Yara's mission is simple but ambitious, namely: to responsibly feed the world and protect the planet.

The Sluiskil site is home to plants that are among the best in the world in terms of safety, energy efficiency and reliability. Every year, 5 million tonnes of finished product are shipped, of which more than 80 per cent via ships. With its extensive knowledge, international network and over 100 years of experience, Norway's Yara is in a unique position to address one of the greatest challenges of our time - sufficient healthy, affordable and safe food for all. Sustainability is an integral part of the core strategy. By offering solutions both agronomic (fertilisers) and environmental (NOxCare), Yara creates economic opportunities for itself and its supply chain partners, while directly contributing significantly to a cleaner environment.

Innovations and sustainability

As in the past, YARA is constantly working on integral and sustainable innovations. Integral sustainable solutions for the challenges YARA is facing appeal to us as a department of Sustainable Technology KIVI. This could include interesting issues such as:

  • Description company and activities, products, applications and market
  • Development of the fertiliser market in the past and expectations for the future. Will there continue to be a need for fertiliser? How to respond to Europe's nitrogen reduction plans?
  • Recent modernisations
  • Consequence geopolitical developments and climate goals in relation to natural gas supply in the short and long term. Dutch and European policies. Switching to hydrogen.
  • Working on energy saving.
  • Development of emissions to air and water; reduction of waste streams.
  • EHS-Q policy
  • HR: Personnel needs and activities of YARA in the region: e.g. training, internships and graduates.
  • Contacts with agricultural sector.
  • Contacts with government; permits, licensing conditions.
  • Strategy, future vision and policy,

Mr Gijsbrecht Gunter, member of the board and manager of External Relations and Communication of YARA, will give a presentation in which the above-mentioned aspects of the company, which works continuously on sustainability, will be discussed.

In short, a visit to a company that is constantly developing and facing major challenges is definitely worthwhile. .

Programme

13.3 pm: Departure from WST bus station to Portaal van Vlaanderen

13.30 - 14:00: Reception, registration attendance, sandwiches

14.00 - 15.30 hrs: Presentation and answering questions by Gijsbrecht Gunter

15.30 - 15.45 hrs: Break and prepare for tour.

15.45 - 17.15 hrs: Tour by bus with explanation of YARA's factory site; wrap up and return to P+R bus station WST.

Accessibility: The meeting point bus station WST is easy to reach by car; there is ample parking space. By public transport: From Middelburg station take the bus to Terneuzen through the Westerscheldetunnel to the assembly point bus station WST in Terneuzen. This is line 650; verify. The factory visit consists of a tour of YARA's factory site.

ID card or passport must be shown during the factory visit. Persons not pre-registered will not be admitted.

Contact details: André Dijkmans, Sustainable Technology dijk9087@planet.nl; tel.06-20249738

Registration: Via the KIVI website, maximum 40 participants

Information: www.yara.nl/over-yara

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