Stamitalks Podcast

We’re excited to announce NEXTepisode, a brand-new sister podcast from Stamitalk! In this short update, discover what we will explore as NEXTepisode develops, and what the future holds for StamiTalks.  Subscribe for future developments. #energytransition #sustainablefuture #sustainableaviationfuel #polymers #hydrogentechnology #ureafertilizer Send us Fan Mail

In the latest episode of Stamitalk, Stamicarbon Process Engineer Carmen Perez sheds light on one of the most potent industrial greenhouse gases, nitrous oxide (N₂O) from nitric acid production, with a warming effect 300 times greater than carbon dioxide. She explains how these emissions form, why traditional abatement methods fall short, and why tertiary abatement technology has become the gold st...

Deepak Shetty explores the evolving ammonia landscape, from traditional methods to sustainable technologies. With nearly two decades of experience, he explains the different ammonia "colors" (green, blue, pink, white) and their carbon intensities.  Explore ammonia's expanding applications beyond fertilizers, including its use as a shipping fuel and energy carrier. This episode offer...

Curious about how Stamicarbon can extend the life of your plant? In the latest episode of #Stamitalks, Didier Croimans, a Senior Mechanical Engineer at Stamicarbon, explains how Stamicarbon offers its services and equipment to non-Stamicarbon plants.   Gain insights into the services and expertise #stamicarbon can provide, and how we offer full life cycle support. Send us Fan Mail

Curious about how to extend the lifespan of your plant’s piping and equipment? In the latest episode of #Stamitalks, Kirk Ofei, a Materials & Corrosion specialist at Stamicarbon, highlights the crucial role of corrosion maintenance in prolonging the lifespan of piping and equipment in a fertilizer plant.   Gain insights into the inspection process and understand the internal and external facto...

How can real-time plant insights optimize efficiency, minimize downtime, and improve reliability in chemical plant operations?   In the latest episode of #Stamitalks , Ali El Sibai discusses Stamicarbon's Process Monitor—a digital tool that provides real-time calculations of key process parameters, equipment and instrument performance metrics, and emissions. Gain insights into the integration...

Stamicarbon engineers share insights into the groundbreaking Initiate project, where carbon-rich steel mill off-gas is transformed into ammonia—a valuable feedstock for fertilizer production. They discuss the process and the engineering challenges they overcame while designing this innovative plant from scratch. Discover how this EU-funded pilot project, part of the Horizon 2020 initiative, is pav...

Freddy Buitink, Head of Sales Evolve at Stamicarbon, shares insights into revamping industrial plants and tackling engineering challenges. He showcases his expertise and offers listeners a rare glimpse into the nuances of plant operations and the importance of attention to detail. Explore the intricate dance between maximizing capacity and enhancing energy efficiency, especially in the context of...

Join us as Stamicarbon R&D engineer Naveen Kumar dives into the challenges posed by traditional fertilizers and highlights the importance of achieving a delicate balance between food production and environmental sustainability. Learn how the concept of nutrient use efficiency could be the key to a greener future. Send us Fan Mail

Join us for the last episode of the season, where our Vice President of Services gives insights into the added value of Stamicarbon for customers worldwide.  Send us Fan Mail

Ammonium carbamate corrosion in urea plants can cause leaks in the protective lining of high-pressure equipment. Tune in to this episode of Stamitalks, where our Principal Engineer Alex Scheerder answers the question: Can you run a urea plant with a leak? Send us Fan Mail

In this episode of Stamitalks, Alzbeta Klein, the CEO of the International Fertilizer Association joins us to talk about the sustainability of fertilizers, decarbonization efforts, and how to feed the ever-growing world population within the planetary boundaries.  Send us Fan Mail

Andreas Ackermann and Heiko Zweering from SKW Piesteritz in Germany join us on this episode of Stamitalks to share their experiences using an Operator Training Simulator for training urea plant operators.  Send us Fan Mail

Join us for this new episode of Stamitalks, where Paz Muñoz and Carmen Pérez share insights into nitric acid production technologies, from optimizing energy recovery and lowering emissions to paving the way for green fertilizers, and more.  Send us Fan Mail

In this episode of Stamitalks Mauricio Medici talks about Green Ammonia as a key element in sustainable fertilizer production. Learn about the differences between gray, brown, and green ammonia and the technologies to enable a carbon-free future for fertilizers.  Send us Fan Mail

In this episode of Stamitalks, our Senior Process Engineer Rahul Patil talks about the breakthrough Ultra-Low Energy technology that enables a significant reduction of steam and water consumption in urea plants. Join us to learn about the highlights of this technology and experiences with the first Ultra-Low Energy plants.  Send us Fan Mail

Tune in to the second episode of Stamitalks where Jesús González talks about the present and future of fertilizer plant digitalization, from improving operator training and boosting plant efficiency to accident prevention and predictive maintenance.  Send us Fan Mail

Join us as, Stamicarbon CEO, Pejman Djavdan shares his expertise and visionary insights on how fertilizer technologies can become more efficient and effective to combat the pressing environmental issues our planet faces today. With decades of experience at Stamicarbon, a global market leader in fertilizer technology licensing, Mr. Djavdan provides a unique perspective on the intersection of fertil...