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Complete coverage of the international fertilizer,

chemical and raw materials industries.

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February

3-5 TFI Marketing Business Meeting San Diego, CA, USA

23-26 Laurance Reid Gas Conditioning Conference Norman, OK, USA

24-27 Nitrogen+Syngas 2014 Conference Paris, France

25-27 20th AFA Int’l. Annual Fertilizer Forum & Exhibition Sharm El-Sheikh, Egypt

March

23-25 NPRA Annual Conference Orlando, FL, USA

23-25 Phosphates 2014 Conference Paris, France

23-27 SOGAT Conference Abu Dhabi, UAE

April

7-9 TSI Sulphur World Symposium 2013 Long Beach, CA, USA

28-30 Syngas 2013 Tulsa, OK, USA

May

19-23 Brimstone Sulfur Symposium Vienna, Austria

26-28 IFA Annual Conference Sydney, Australia

June

6-7 AIChE Clearwater Convention Clearwater, FL, USA

TBA China Int’l Sulphur & Sulphuric Acid Conference 2013 Shanghai, China

TBA 26th AFA International Fertilizers Technology TBA

September

7-11 AIChE Ammonia Safety Symposium Vancouver, Canada

7-9 TFI World Conference San Francisco, CA, USA

TBA 3rd GPCA Fertilizer Convention TBA

TBA ANNA Producers Study Group Tucson, AZ, USA

28-30 IFA Production & Trade Sanya, China

October

28-30 IFA Crossroads Asia Pacific Singapore

TBA Asian Nitrogen+Syngas Conference TBA

TBA 16th IMPCA Asian Methanol Conference TBA

November

3-6 Sulphur 2014 Conference Paris, France

December

TBA World Methanol Conference TBA

Calendar of Events 2014

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Fertilizer Industry DirectoryThe international buyer’s guide to suppliers of process technologies, equipment and services for the fertilizer industry, featuring for 2015 edition, our worldwide guide to suppliers – ammonia, nitric acid, urea, ammonium nitrate…

Sulphur Industry DirectoryThe international buyer’s guide to suppliers of process technologies, equipment and services for the sulphur and sulphuric acid industries, including for 2015, our worldwide guide to suppliers of sulphur and sulphuric acid.

Fertilizer InternationalThe leading bi-monthly journal for the global fertilizer industry, analysing worldwide industry developments and assessing the wider economic and political factors that impact on agricultural and fertilizer markets… and the only publication to cover phosphates and potash in every issue

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SulphurThe leading magazine for the sulphur and sulphuric acid industries, highly regarded for its unparalleled information and extensive coverage of markets and technology spanning the oil and gas, chemical, metals, fertilizer and power industries.

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Nitrogen+SyngasThe only publication to cover synthesis gas and its derivatives – ammonia, urea, nitric acid, ammonium nitrate, UAN, hydrogen, methanol, gas-, biomass- and coal-to-liquid technologies, providing in depth technical coverage on processes and developments worldwide.

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BCInsight & TSI WebinarsSulphur magazine and The Sulphur Institute continue their successful partnership to produce another quarterly webinar series for 2014, providing valuable insight into the global sulphur industry.

Complete coverage of the international sulphur, fertilizer,

related chemicals and raw materials industries.

Publisher of the market leading titles in print and online, providing valuable insight, unrivalled technical coverage, historical price trends, market outlook and in depth reporting on projects, processes and environmental issues.


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Circulation to companies involved in production

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32%

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43%

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Europe

North America

Asia & Australasia

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South America

Europe

North America

Asia & Australasia

Africa

South America

Geographical breakdownof overseas circulation

Sulphur is now distributed to decision makersin 71 countries throughout the world.

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January/February No.350

Distribution at: Laurance Reid GasConditioning Conference

Sulphur recovery project listingA country-by-country survey of new and

planned sulphur recovery unit projects

worldwide.

The market for ammonium sulphate Ammonium sulphate is becoming

increasingly important as a fertilizer for

its sulphur content. Production of the

compound continues to move towards

east Asia, often as a by-product of fibre

manufacture, but on-purpose production

from sulphuric acid also continues to grow.

North African phosphates The fallout from the Arab Spring continues to

impact on Tunisia’s phosphate production,

while Morocco, the world’s leading producer,

continues to press ahead with a 40%

expansion of its output, with significant

consequences for sulphur markets.

SRU overpressure protectionHow can a sulphur recovery unit best be

protected from overpressure conditions?

This article looks at common industry

practices as well as the role of below

grade sulphur seal legs and the latest

above grade sulphur trap designs.

Sulphuric acid plants emissionsAn update on the various environmental

technologies available to meet today’s

stringent emission limits for sulphuric acid

plants including in-process solutions, end-of-

pipe solutions and emerging technologies.

March/April No.351

Distribution at: SOGAT 2014 Conference, TSI Sulphur World Conference

Sulphuric acid project listingA round-up of new global sulphuric

acid capacity, both sulphur-burning and

metallurgical.

Sulphur in the GulfSulphur production continues to expand

rapidly in the countries around the Arabian

Gulf, from Abu Dhabi to Qatar and with new

refinery production in Kuwait and Saudi

Arabia, but Iraq’s sulphur and phosphate

mines remain a wild card in the equation.

Sulphur is the market leading publication for the sulphur and sulphuric acid industries worldwide, highly regarded for its unparalleled information and extensive coverage spanning the oil and gas, chemical, metals, fertilizer and power industries.

RECOGNISED MARKET LEADER

Both in print and online, Sulphur is the only publication to provide a truly international

view of the sulphur and sulphuric acid industries, providing readers with news of the

latest technological advances, projects, research, market outlooks, shipping, statistics

and industry comment, making it essential reading for all sectors of the industry.

Unrivalled in its coverage and reach,

Sulphur is distributed at all key

industry conferences and events,

emphasising its recognised position as

the market leading title, a fact that is

highlighted by its status as the official

publication of most major international

sulphur related conferences, including

Sulphur 2014, TSI Sulphur World

Symposium and SOGAT 2014, as well

as distribution at the Brimstone Sulfur

Recovery Symposia.

TARGETS YOUR MARKET

Sulphur is distributed to top level

decision markers throughout the

industry – Presidents, Vice Presidents,

Managing Directors, Technical

Directors and Process Engineers

involved in

l Production

l Banks & investment

l Consultancy

l Construction & engineering

l Governments

l Libraries & associations

l Logistics & shipping

l Oil and gas

l Plant & equipment manufacturing

l Process owning & licensing

l Raw materials supply

In print and online, Sulphur is essential reading, with readers regularly downloading

up to 20 different digital issues every month.

www.sulphurmagazine.com

EXTENSIVE GLOBAL REACH


Sulphur 2014 Editorial Programme

Smelter acid productionWe look at expansions and closures of

smelters globally and how a continuing

press to reduce sulphur dioxide emissions

is driving smelter acid production around

the globe.

How to handle acid gas hydrocarbon contaminationMeasures to minimise hydrocarbon

contamination in acid gas from amine

separation units in refineries and gas

plants and solutions to the problems

caused by heavy hydrocarbons.

Smaller scale sulphur recovery Latest trends and technology selections for

sulphur recovery when traditional Claus/

TGTUs for desulphurisation of gases from

natural gas and petrochemical environments

is not the most economic or preferred route.

May/June No.352

Distribution at: China Int’l Sulphur &Sulphuric Acid Conference, Brimstone Sulfur Symposium

Sulphur forming project listingSulphur’s annual review of recent and

planned projects for sulphur forming capacity.

Removing sulphur from LNGLiquefied natural gas plants must process

large volumes of gas and remove sulphur

components down to low levels to meet

sales gas requirements. Sulphur looks

at this demanding application for sulphur

recovery.

Sulphuric acid tradeAlthough only a small part of the global

sulphuric acid industry in terms of volume,

international trade in acid sets pricing in

key markets.

Sour water strippingKey factors affecting the design and

operation of sour water strippers. An

insight into how to improve sour water

stripping operations.

Debottlenecking to increase sulphuric acid plant capacityA discussion of the upgrade options that

can be applied to existing sulphur burning

and metallurgical sulphuric acid plants to

boost capacity.

July/August No.353

Refining in AsiaNew Asian mega-refineries and tightening

standards on sulphur in fuels are leading

to a substantial increase in sulphur output

from Asia’s refinery sector.

Metal leachingAs the current round of large scale nickel

leaching projects comes on-stream, what

are the prospects for future projects,

and leaching projects in the copper and

uranium industries?

The Kashagan oil and gas projectKashagan in the Caspian Sea is the largest

oil field development outside the Middle East.

Now that the field is finally on-stream after

a long and troubled development history,

Sulphur looks at the engineering and political

challenges that have been overcome.

SRU turndown issuesCase histories are used to illustrate key

sulphur recovery unit turndown issues and

provide operation guidelines and lessons

learned from sulphur industry experiences.

Sulphuric acid project conceptsMajor considerations during the project

definition phase of a new sulphuric acid

project and how they affect overall plant

design.

September/October No.354

Distribution at: Sulphur 2014 Conference

Hydrogen sulphide safetyOne of the major hazards in dealing

with sulphur is hydrogen sulphide, and

regulations on exposure limits are

continually being tightened. Sulphur looks

at ways of monitoring H2S exposure and

ensuring safe working for all operators.

Preventing SRU waste heat boiler failuresLessons learned from industry problems and

failures. What are the main causes of waste

heat boiler failure in Claus sulphur recovery

units and how can they be avoided?

Sulphuric acid plant maintenanceSystems and tools to improve sulphuric

acid plant operations with regard to better

reliability, improved monitoring and easier

maintenance.

Sulphur in bunker fuelsProgressive tightening of IMO regulations

on emissions of sulphur dioxide from

shipping are leading to fears of a shortage

of low sulphur bunker fuels, while the

spread of alternative scrubbing technology

remains limited and many operators

are diversifying into other fuels such as

methanol and natural gas.

Sulphur dioxideWhile most SO

2 goes into sulphuric acid

manufacture, it has a use in its own right in

agriculture and winemaking, pulp and paper

manufacture and various chemical process.

November/December No.355

Sulphur in South AmericaIn spite of new refining developments

in Brazil, the continent’s expanding

phosphate and copper production may

lead to it being an increasing importer of

sulphur over the coming years.

The importance of waterWhile the industry generally adheres to

the old Sulphur Development Institute

of Canada (SUDIC) guidelines on water

content of sulphur, there is different

thinking in China and other countries on

what constitutes an acceptable level of

moisture content.

Sulphur market outlookAfter several years of relatively high sulphur

prices due to high demand for phosphate

production, an oversupplied phosphate

market and a batch of new sour gas projects

seem to finally have tipped the market into

surplus. But will this be the new status quo

for years to come, or just a short-lived glut?

State of the art acid gas removalLatest developments in acid gas

processing, especially with regard to

the treatment of lean acid gases, and

in accordance with today’s demanding

emission specifications.

Safety in sulphuric acid plantsGreater understanding of industry failures

and incidents over the years can help

prevent similar problems from occurring in

the future.

� 82% circulation to companies involved in technical nitrogen production� 92% circulation to companies involved in nitrogenous fertilizer production


Nitric acidAmmoniumnitrate

Ammonia

56%

31%

19%

Methanol

6%

Europe

North America

Asia & Australasia

South America

Africa

Europe

North America

Asia & Australasia

South America

Africa

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Geographical breakdown of overseas circulation

Nitrogen+Syngas is distributed to decision makersin 67 countries throughout the world.


The only publication to cover synthesis gas and its derivatives – ammonia, urea, nitric acid, ammonium nitrate, UAN, hydrogen, methanol, gas-, biomass- and coal-to-liquid technologies, providing in depth technical coverage on processes and developments worldwide.


Both in print and online,

Nitrogen+Syngas is the only

publication to provide global

coverage of the nitrogen and syngas

industries, with unequalled insight

into technologies and developments

for producers worldwide.

Unrivalled in its coverage and reach,

Nitrogen+Syngas is distributed at all

key industry conferences and events,

emphasising its recognised position

as the market’s leading title.

TARGETS YOUR MARKET

Nitrogen+Syngas is distributed to top

level decision markers throughout

the industry – Presidents, CEOs,

VPs, Technical Directors and Senior

Engineers involved in

l Production



l Governments






In print and online, Nitrogen+Syngas

is essential reading, with readers

consistently downloading over 20

different digital issues every month.


Distribution at:Nitrogen+Syngas 2014 Conference

European gas marketsWill increased competition from shale

and other unconventional sources, LNG

imports, Norway and North Africa help

break Gazprom’s insistence on oil-indexed

gas pricing?

Corrosion prevention in the nitrogen industryCorrosion issues are some of the most

common causes of plant failures and

downtime, especially in demanding

applications like nitric acid. New materials are

helping to win the battle against corrosion,

but other strategies can also prolong the life

of critical equipment and piping.

Safety and security in the ammonium nitrate industryThe threat from improvised explosive

devices on the one hand and another

fatal industrial accident on the other are

continuing to focus attention on the safety

and security aspects of the AN industry.

Enhancements to the ammonium nitrate processPlant optimisation and recent improvements

to the process and equipment in the

production of ammonium nitrate solution.

Transportation fuels from syngas and methanolProcesses and catalysts for conversion

of syngas to gasoline from a variety of

feedstocks and the merits of methanol for

diesel engines.

March/April No.328

Nitrogen fertilizer project listingA round-up of new ammonia, urea, nitric acid

and ammonium nitrate projects worldwide.

Syngas from renewablesWhat are the prospects for the manufacture

of ammonia and other syngas products from

renewable sources of energy – hydroelectricity,

geothermal energy, wind power, etc?

The market for technical nitrogenNon-fertilizer uses of ammonia/urea are

increasing faster than fertilizer demand,

continuing a long-term trend in markets

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such as Europe. How will this shape

nitrogen demand in the future?

HP urea reactor lifeThis article looks at the latest high pressure

urea reactor designs and how the lifetime of

existing urea reactors can be extended, e.g.

by partial relining of the corrosion resistant

liner on the reactor wall.

Nitrogen fertilizer finishing technologiesRecent trends and developments in

nitrogen fertilizer finishing technologies to

meet current and future market demands

from a product quality, economic, energy

and environmental viewpoint.

May/June No.329

Urea prices, today and tomorrowWhile production costs are linked to gas

prices, product prices have tended to

track oil prices, giving a nice margin for

some producers. But how long will this

disconnect last?

Unconventional feedstocksWhile natural gas remains the dominant

feedstock for syngas production, and

coal a significant minority use, there are

niches for production using a variety of

‘unconventional’ feedstocks, from coke

oven gas, petroleum coke and naphtha to

gasified municipal waste and biomass.

Safe reduction of LTS catalystDifferent process configurations are

available for LTS catalyst reduction.

Particular care is required to avoid the

possibility of hazards such as temperature

runaways. The merits of alternative

schemes are discussed.

Ammonia production from off gasesThe relative merits, energy efficiency and

economics of producing ammonia from

various sources e.g. methanol plants,

CO plants, ethylene plants, and purge

gas recovery from ammonia-methanol

coproduction.

July/August No.330

Distribution at:AIChE Ammonia Safety Symposium

The changing ammonia marketAlthough global ammonia capacity

significantly outstrips demand, much of it

is ‘hindered’ by location or feedstock price

and availability, and so changes in gas

and coal markets can lead to production

switching from one country or region to

another over a period of just a few years.

Nitrogen use efficiencyIncreasing use of nitrates has led to water

pollution in some regions, while rising

demand for food crops means that there is a

need to get more yield from existing farmland.

The answer to both issues is to use nitrogen

and other fertilizers more efficiently.

The human elementDuring the previous construction boom,

many projects faced shortages of

engineers and skilled personnel in critical

areas. With a generation of engineers

facing retirement and project activity

continuing to increase, is the chemical

industry facing a skills crunch?

Steam reformer furnace pigtailsWhat are the main circumstances leading

to pigtail cracking and how can refined

welding procedures, pre-weld and post-

weld treatments prevent the common

problem of pigtail failures?

Inspection, maintenance and repairCase studies of the procedures carried

out in ammonia and urea plants to keep

operations running smoothly

September/October No.331

Distribution at:ANNA 2014 ConferecneAsian Nitrogen+Syngas ConferenceIMPCA Asian Methanol Conference

The market for industrial grade ANTechnical or explosive grade ammonium

nitrate is continuing to see an upsurge in

demand, driven by the increase in mining

activity around the world.

Demand for hydrogen Hydrogen is used primarily in refining

for improving heavier crude components

and removing contaminants like sulphur.

Demand continues to increase, driven

by new regulations on sulphur content

of fuels and increasing use of heavy

feedstocks such as oil sands.

Precious metal recoveryHigh prices for platinum group metals used

as catalysts in nitric acid manufacture

continues to put a premium on recovery of

precious metals from plant waste streams.

Root causes of low gauze efficiency and high N2O emissions in nitric acid plantsWe investigate some of the main causes

of operating problems in nitric acid plants

and discuss how troubleshooting can help

to minimise production losses.

Operating at the limitsKey safety and environmental considerations

when operating ammonia plants for

prolonged periods of extreme turndown

conditions or maximum throughput.

November/December No.332

Syngas project listingA round-up of new methanol, hydrogen,

gas to liquids and gasification based

syngas projects worldwide.

Small-scale syngas productionA number of modular technologies have

been developed in recent years to produce

synthesis gas on much smaller scales

than the large world-scale gas-based

plants that have become dominant, to

overcome transportation safety issues,

make use of flared gas, or use smaller

feeds like waste streams.

Methanol as an energy carrierThe global market for methanol continues to

expand rapidly on the back of energy uses,

from dimethyl ether to direct methanol fuel

blending, and a resurgence of interest in

methanol to gasoline conversion.

Upgrading reformed gas boiler design in older ammonia plantsOlder ammonia plants typically experience

more frequent downtime and higher

maintenance costs. This article reports

on options to improve the reliability and

performance of ammonia plants by revamping

the reformed gas waste heat boiler.

Improving the environmental performance of ammonia plantsRegulations are starting to pay more

attention to VOC emissions like methanol

from ammonia plants. Several technical

options can be adopted to reduce these

emissions including better catalysts,

process modifications and end-of-pipe

solutions.

Europe

North America

Asia & Australasia

South America

Africa

Europe

North America

Asia & Australasia

South America

Africa

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22%

21%

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Fertilizer International is distributed to decision makers in 88 countries throughout the world.

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Fertilizer


The leading bi-monthly journal for the global fertilizer industry – analysing worldwide developments, as well as assessing the wider economic and political factors that impact on agricultural and fertilizer markets.


Fertilizer International is the only publication to cover the entire industry, with

a special section dedicated to the phosphates and potash industries. Both in

print and online, Fertilizer

International provides readers with

project reports, trade analysis,

production and consumption data,

logistics patterns, technological

developments and regular

overviews of agronomic issues,

making it essential reading for

industry professionals worldwide.

Unrivalled in its coverage and

reach, Fertilizer International

enjoys a high-calibre worldwide

readership among industry

decision-makers, leading sector

analysts and production

technology experts.

TARGETS YOUR MARKET

Fertilizer International is distributed

to top level decision markers

throughout the industry – Presidents,

Vice Presidents, Managing Directors,

Technical Directors and Process

Engineers involved in

l Production



l Governments






l Trading & marketing

In print and online, Fertilizer International is essential reading, with readers

consistently downloading past digital issues month after month.


Distribution at: TFI Marketing Business Meeting,AFA International Conference

Outlook for the medium term – the key issues for N, P and K supplyWe assess the potential impact of new

investment on overall market equilibrium.

Global gas review – supply/demand balances and new sourcesAmmonia and urea producers face increased

competition from power generation and other

industries for natural gas feedstock.

Project finance – current issues and how to address investors’ increased doubtsCurrent capital markets are very challenging

for the promoters of new venture projects.

Project profile: Arzew, Algeria

Phosphates and the radioactivity issueThe regulatory environment is outlined,

together with the phosphate industry’s work

on mitigating radioactive emissions from its

raw materials and finished products.

Outlook for industrial and food phosphatesAn assessment of the non-fertilizer

phosphate sector, looking at demand,

supply, trade and the production

technologies involved.

Alternatives to potassium chloridePotassium sulphate, nitrate, polyhalite

and alunite offer advantages in certain

agronomic conditions.

March/April No.459

Distribution at:Phosphates 2014 Conference

Nigeria – a potential giant awakensNigeria is Africa’s largest nation and is rich in

mineral resources, oil and gas, sustaining an

indigenous fertilizer industry. Can the country

now realise its full economic potential?

EPC or EPCM? Choosing the right contractWe assess project delivery, contrasting

the respective merits of EPC (engineering,

procurement and construction) contracts

with EPCM (engineering, procurement and

construction management).

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Fertilizer International 2014 Editorial Programme

Port handling equipment reviewA review of the latest projects,

technological developments and leading

suppliers of specialised equipment.

Project profile: JIFCO, Jordan.

NPK production processesThe merits of the available technologies

are assessed, including the mixed acid

and nitrophosphate routes, together with

such granulation technologies as steam

and fluidised bed spray granulation.

A fresh look at potash economicsWho holds the winning cards in terms

of the costs of mining, processing and

transportation?

May/June No. 460

Distribution at: IFA Annual Conference, Clearwater Conference

Mankind’s greatest advance?We assess the impact of the Haber-Bosch

process on mankind’s ability to nourish

and survive.

Australia’s fertilizer sectorConsolidation and restructuring among the

established producers are assessed, as

well as investment in new facilities together

with greenfield projects.

Do we face a capacity crunch?Does the market risk oversupply as new

projects in the N, P and K sectors come on

stream?

New realities in the Caribbean? Depleting gas reserves and the shale gas

boom in the United States pose threats

to the longer-term future of the Caribbean

nitrogen industry.

Lower sulphuric acid emissionsHow the leading suppliers of sulphuric acid

technology are addressing the issue of

emissions.

Fertilizers for fruit cropsA look at the best macro- and micronutrient

practices to ensure maximum yields and the

very best quality of these high-value crops.

What to do with P2O5 pond waterBest management practices are outlined,

including recycling and opportunities for

adding value to by-products.

Filtration in the phosphate industryA review of the available technology to

remove waste products and recover

materials for recycling.

Advances in P and K mining technology A review of mining methods and the latest

developments in equipment.

Potash trade outlookWe examine the changing dynamics of global

trade in this leading fertilizer commodity.

July/August No. 461

Latin America’s unexploited resources We summarise the progress in the various

projects currently under way.

Nutrient and product stewardshipMaking sure that fertilizers are used in an

environmentally sound and economically

responsible way.

Gas use efficiency – the latest technology advancesDevelopments in the continuing quest to

reduce gas consumption and increase

plant efficiencies are described.

Phosphate economics Who holds the winning cards in production,

processing and transportation costs?

Desalination in P2O5 plantsSeveral major phosphate producers

have invested in enhanced desalination

facilities, thereby reducing their

groundwater extraction requirements.

Dust control at P and K production sitesBest management practices and available

technology to minimise a major cause of

air pollution.

September/Oct No. 462

Distribution at: TFI World Fertilizer Conference, GPCA Fertilizer Convention

Reducing the fertilizer carbon footprintThe efforts of the leading producers to

reduce emissions and environmental

impact throughout the fertilizer chain.

Cadmium and heavy metals removalWe assess the available technology for

the removal of heavy metals during the

processing of phosphate rock and the

manufacture of downstream fertilizers.

Sulphur in agriculture updateWe highlight the efforts to promote the

wider use of this vital nutrient.

Material selection in fertilizer plantsChoosing the most appropriate material

for the components and equipment in the

demanding environment of a fertilizer plant.

Catalyst market reviewThe leading suppliers continue to

announce improved catalyst performance.

Beneficiation and ore processing updateSpotlight on the processing of phosphate

rock in order to upgrade the P2O

5 content

and ensure optimum plant performance.

Spreading the potash messageGrowers’ education and technology

transfer have been key to ensuring the

more balanced application of N, P and K

nutrients for high agricultural yields.

November/December No. 463

New capacity in South East Asia Significant investment in new fertilizer

capacity and projects is under way. How

far will projects go to achieving regional

fertilizer self-sufficiency and export

capability?

Myanmar: unlocking the fertilizer marketThe military dictatorship has bowed out,

paving the way for the country to make

up for lost time in the development of a

domestic fertilizer market and industry.

Speciality nutrition products We look at the fast-growing markets for

water-soluble fertilizers, biostimulants and

trace elements.

DAP from low-grade phosphate rock How can the established downstream P

2O

5

producers remain competitive in the face

of declining rock quality?

Phosphates and rare earth elementsRare earth elements extracted for

phosphate processing promise an extra

source of revenue. How close are the

producers to full-scale commercialisation?

A look at heat exchangersThe design of heat exchangers used

in ammonia and urea production has

continued to advance.


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Providing information not readily available elsewhere, the Sulphur and Fertilizer Industry Directories, part of the BCInsight portfolio, give industry professionals the products, services, equipment, suppliers and producers… all in the one source.

Now in their 15th year, these directories are circulated as part of the magazine subscription package, as well as in their own right, ensuring their wide distribution throughout the industry, to every corner of the world.

Promotion in the printed directories includes an integral online presence via the dedicated website…

In the last year over 11,000 unique users accessed the online buyer’s guide searching for products and services and the companies that supply them. In just 12 months, more than 46,000 additional pages impressions have been made – an increase of almost 20% – taking the total to over 282,000.

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Webinar programme 2014

Sulphur magazine and The Sulphur Institute continue their successful partnership to produce the quarterly webinar series for 2014, providing valuable insight into the global sulphur industry.

Last year saw the completion of the 2013 webinar programme covering a wide range of subjects for an ever increasing audience. Sulphur industry professionals from all over the world logged on via unique password to access webinars on sulphur trade flows, the phosphate market, shale technology and a unique look at the Chinese market… And the 2014 programme looks to be every bit as informative, with once again, a number of key industry professionals providing their insight on wide ranging and topical subjects.

Provisional topics for 2014 include:

l The changing sulphuric acid marketplace Traded sulphuric acid comes mainly as a by-product from metal smelting.

In the past few years the rise of smelter capacity in Asia, especially China, has begun to rival acid production from more traditional producers in North America, Europe, Japan and Korea. Meanwhile demand is shifting as some consumers build their own sulphur burning plants to ensure continuity of supply.

l The regulatory environment Transportation and storage of solid sulphur can be

complicated by fugitive dust, which may pose a fire or explosion hazard, and sulphur’s corrosive action in the presence of water. Tightening regulations on exposure to hydrogen sulphide emissions can also impact on both solid and liquid sulphur.

l Alternate uses for sulphur While sulphur’s primary uses are in the

phosphates and fertilizer markets, the prospect of a sulphur surplus in the next few years has turned attention to other possibilities, from incorporation into structural materials such as concrete and road surfaces to lithium sulphur batteries with high energy densities.

Presentations from past webinars are made available to download to all subscribers of Sulphur magazine and members of TSI.

For more information, go to www.bcinsight.com, where you can see the full 2014 programme and find out how to register for the webinars.


Advertisement dimensions

Advertisement data

When preparing artwork for advertisements, please note the following:

• The document should be saved as CMYK, this includes all

bitmapped images, vector graphics and text.

• Any image files that are in colour spaces other than CMYK will

result in unpredictable changes to the colour output – do not

supply in RGB or use Pantone colours.

• All colour and greyscale image files should be saved at 300 dpi (120

dpcm) at the size used. Line art (1 bit mono) should be saved at a

minimum of 1200 dpi.

• Please note that many cheaper desktop scanners do not produce

press-quality results however good the images may appear on screen.

• Text in embedded vector graphics should be saved as outlines to

avoid subsequent font substitution.

• Use only Type 1 PostScript or OpenType fonts. Do not use

Truetype, Multiple Master or bitmap fonts.

• We recommend that very small type sizes (less than 10 pt) use

one or two process colours only as using small type made from all

four process colours may result in fuzzy print.

• Do not include type to print white-out of four colours if it is in a

light-weight font or smaller than 10 pt. Unless it is bold, reverse

out of one colour only.

Sulphur, Nitrogen+Syngas & Fertilizer International

Space mm inches

Full page type area 178 x 262 7.0 x 10.32

Full page trim 210 x 297 8.23 x 11.69

Full page bleed 216 x 303 8.50 x 11.93

Double page spread trim 420 x 297 16.54 x 11.69

Double page spread bleed 426 x 303 16.77 x 11.93

Half page (horizontal) 178 x 124 7.01 x 4.88

Half page (vertical) 85 x 262 3.35 x 10.32

Half page (island) 117 x 180 4.61 x 7.09

Quarter page (horizontal) 178 x 72 7.01 x 2.83

Quarter page (vertical) 85 x 124 3.35 x 4.88

Advertisements must be supplied in PDF format, additional charges

may be applied if material is supplied in other formats.

The creation of suitable PDFs for high quality printing requires specific

settings. Details of PDF production procedures should be documented

in your page layout software, the main points to note are:

1. PDFs should be created via Acrobat Distiller using the Press

Quality settings.

2. When saving to PostScript files for PDF conversion via Distiller, all

graphics and fonts should be embedded.

3. Acrobat 4 (PDF 1.3), composite files (NOT colour separations).

4. Image compression settings as specified in Press Quality.

5. Printer’s Marks and Document Bleeds should be enabled

6. Output with NO colour conversion, do NOT include profiles.

7. A suitable Acrobat Distiller settings file can be obtained on

request.

8. Please flight check your final files before supplying them. We will

also make checks and will inform you of major problems before

going to press, but this may cause delays.

Please supply your files with recognisable names comprising:

Magazine name and month of issue; advertiser’s or agency name

and file format; eg: Nitrogen_NovDec12_UnitedChem.pdf

Quark XPress and Adobe InDesign page templates are available to

download from our website to ensure accurate sizing of your artwork.

Sulphur & Fertilizer Industry Directories

Space mm inches

Full page type area 125 x 180 4.92 x 7.09

Full page trim 148 x 210 5.83 x 8.23

Full page bleed 154 x 216 6.06 x 8.50

MAGAZINE BLEED AREA The red box indicates bleed area, this is 3 mm extra on all edges to allow for trimming.

MAGAZINE TRIM AREA The black box indicates page trim area, anything outside this area will be trimmed off at print stage.

MAGAZINE TYPE AREA The blue dashed box indicates type area, all type should be within this area to ensure that it will be visible on the finished advertisement.

ADVERTISEMENT SIZES correspond to light blue solid shapes.

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Advertisement rates

Position Single insertions 3 x rate 6 x rate

Full page

4 colour £2000 e2600 $3800 £1800 e2350 $3335 £1640 e2135 $3100

2 colour £1600 e2080 $3040 £1440 e1885 $2735 £1295 e1685 $2460

mono £1250 e1625 $2375 £1125 e1465 $2135 £1010 e1320 $1920

Double page spread

4 colour £3500 e4550 $6650 £3150 e4095 $5985 £2835 e3685 $4875

2 colour £2850 e3705 $5415 £2565 e3335 $4875 £2300 e2990 $4370

mono £2500 e3250 $4750 £2250 e2925 $4275 £2025 e2635 $3845

Half page

4 colour £1450 e1885 $2755 £1375 e1788 $2615 £1310 e1705 $2485

2 colour £1050 e1365 $1995 £995 e1295 $1890 £945 e1230 $1795

mono £700 e925 $1330 £665 e865 $1265 £635 e825 $1205

Half page island

4 colour £1650 e2150 $3135 £1565 e2035 $2975 £1485 e1930 $2825

2 colour £1170 e1525 $2223 £1100 e1430 $2090 £1050 e1365 $1995

mono £780 e1015 $1485 £745 e970 $1415 £705 e920 $1340

Quarter page

4 colour £1250 e1625 $2375 £1180 e1535 $2242 £1125 e1465 $2138

2 colour £850 e1100 $1615 £805 e1050 $1530 £765 e995 $1455

mono £500 e650 $950 £475 e620 $905 £455 e595 $865

Cover positions

Front cover £2500 e3250 $4750 £2250 e2925 $4275 £2025 e2635 $3845

Outside back cover £2200 e2860 $4180 £1980 e2575 $3765 £1780 e2315 $3385

Inside front cover £2200 e2860 $4180 £1980 e2575 $3765 £1780 e2315 $3385

Inside back cover £2000 e2600 $3800 £1800 e2340 $3335 £1640 e2135 $3100

Special positons Early right hand page + £200 Right hand page + £150 Insert prices available upon request


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for publication. Any other proposed condition shall be void

unless incorporated clearly in written instructions and

specifically accepted by the Publisher.

All advertisements are accepted subject to the Publisher’s

approval of the copy and to the space being available.

If it is intended to include in an advertisement a competition

or a special offer or merchandise, other than that normally

associated with the advertised product, full details must be

submitted at the time of booking.

The Publisher reserves the right to omit or suspend an

advertisement at any time for good reason, in which case

no claim on the part of any Advertiser for damages or

breach of contract shall arise. Should such an omission or

suspension be due to the act or default of the Advertiser

or his servants or agents then the space reserved for the

Advertiser or his servants or agents then the space reserved

for the advertisement shall be paid for in full notwithstanding

that the advertisement has not appeared. Such omission or

suspension shall be notified to the Advertiser as soon as

possible.

If the Publisher considers it necessary to modify the space

or alter the date or position of insertion or make any other

alteration, the Advertiser will have the right to cancel if the

alterations requested are unacceptable, unless such charges

are due to an emergency or circumstances beyond the

Publisher’s control. Every care is taken to avoid mistakes

but the Publisher cannot accept responsibility for any errors

due to third parties, subcontractors or inaccurate copy

instructions.

The Advertiser warrants that the advertisement does not

contravene any Act of Parliament nor is it any other way illegal

or defamatory or an infringement of any other party’s rights or

an infringement of the British Code of Advertising Practice.

The Advertiser will indemnify the Publisher fully in respect

of any claim made against the Publisher arising from the

advertisement. The Publisher will consult with the Advertiser

as to the way in which such claims are to be handled.

Advertisement rates are subject to revision at any time and

orders are accepted on the condition that the price binds the

Publisher only in respect of the next issue to go to press.

In the event of a rate increase, the Advertiser will have the

option to cancel the order without surcharge or continue the

order at the revised advertisement rates.

If an Advertiser cancels the balance of the contract he

relinquishes any right to that series discount to which he was

entitled previously and advertisements will be paid for at the

appropriate rate.

Series discounts apply only to orders placed in advance

and completed within one year of date of first insertion. The

Publishers reserves the right to surcharge in the event of

insertions not being completed within the contractual period.

Credit accounts are strictly net and payment must be received

by the end of the months following date of invoice. Interest

will be payable on all amounts still outstanding after that date

at 1% (one per cent) over Bank of England Minimum Lending

Rate, to be charged monthly.

Charges will be made to the Advertiser or his agent where the

Printers are involved in extra production work owing to acts or

defaults of the Advertiser or his Agent. These charges will be

at the rates agreed prior to publication. Complaints regarding

reproduction of advertisements must be received in writing

within one calendar month of the cover date.

Where the Advertiser has undertaken to supply inserts which

have been accepted and approved by the Publisher, the

Publisher reserves the right to charge the rate agreed if they

fail to arrive at the agreed time and place for insertion.

Cancellation or suspension of an insertion must be received

in writing by the Publisher within one month prior to the copy

closing date.

Copy must be supplied by the Advertiser or his Agent without

application from the Publisher If copy instructions are not

received by agreed “copy date” no guarantee can be given that

proofs will be supplied nor corrections made and the Publisher

reserves the right to repeat the most appropriate copy.

For the purpose of these conditions, “Advertiser” shall refer

to the Advertiser or his Agent whichever is the principal.

“Advertisement” shall include loose or other “inset” where

appropriate.

These conditions and all other express terms of the contract

shall be governed and construed in accordance with the Laws of

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Nitrogen+Syngas

Editor: Richard Hands Email: [email protected]

Technical Editor: Lisa Connock Email: [email protected]

Fertilizer International

Editor: Mark Evans Email: [email protected]

Sulphur Industry Directory/Fertilizer Industry Directory

Peter Morris Email: [email protected]

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