Metso and Ideal Development for Manufacturing Industries (IDMI) have signed a two-year life-cycle contract covering a new phosphate beneficiation plant at the Eshidiya mine, south of Jordan.
Metso will support the customer in commissioning, ramping up and optimising the new greenfield site, covering both maintenance and plant operations.
The value of the contract is not disclosed, but it is performance-based, which includes mutually-agreed targets with the customer. The customer has the option to extend the contract by two years.
The agreement is an important continuation of Metso’s first phosphate application contract in the Middle East, signed in 2023. Metso was awarded most of the critical equipment supply in the flowsheet, including grinding, flotation, thickeners, filters, pumps and energy and water efficient Metso UltraFine Series™ screens. These screens are part of the Metso Plus offering for fine wet screening and represent the first ultra fine screen installation in a phosphate beneficiation plant, Metso says.
Rami Fakhouri, Managing Director, Ideal Development for Manufacturing Industries, said: “By utilising Metso’s key technologies and modern and safe commissioning methods at our site, we aim for a strong return on investment, leading to revenue and growth opportunities. Strong collaboration is essential for ensuring safe and productive operations.”
Rajneesh Mishra, Vice President, Sales and Service, Middle East, Metso, said: “We appreciate our customer’s trust in continuing our partnership, and we are glad for this important reference. With Jordan holding the fifth largest phosphate reserves in the world, we are committed to supporting success in this significant industry. Our goal is to ensure a smooth commissioning process and sustained efficient production to not only meet but exceed business targets.”
Metso supports customers in ensuring safety and environmental performance, improving reliability and production for resource efficiency, as well as optimising total cost of ownership.
