1.Introduction 2. Ammonia Industry Today: A Business Update 3. Ammonia Industry Today: A Technology Update 4. Catalysts in The Ammonia Industry 5. CO2 Removal Systems For Ammonia Plants 6. Monitoring of the Ammonia Plant 7. Ammonia: Operational Controls and SOPs 8. Energy Efficiency of Ammonia Plants 9. Corrosion in Ammonia Plants 10. Hazard Identification and Management: An Overview 11. Safety of Ammonia Storage Installations: A Case Study 12. Digitization in the Ammonia Industry 13. Sustainability in the Ammonia Fertilizer Industry 14. Ammonia Plant: Disruption in the Industry 15. Green Hydrogen and Ammonia 16. New Developments in Ammonia Technology 17. Hydrogen through Methane Pyrolysis 18. Ammonia Cracking
Biography
M.P. Sukumaran Nair is a distinguished chemical engineer, corporate manager, author, and international speaker renowned for his extensive technical and management expertise spanning over four decades in the industrial and government sectors. His career exemplifies a profound commitment to advancing sustainable practices, industrial innovation, and environmental stewardship, particularly in the realms of fertilizer technology, policy formulation, and corporate leadership.
His specializations encompass fertilizer technology, with a particular emphasis on ammonia production; state-level policy planning for industrial development; and corporate management of major industrial units. He has demonstrated exceptional proficiency in project management, turnaround strategies, decarbonization initiatives, digitization efforts, safety protocols, and environmental compliance.
He remains actively engaged with professional societies and academic bodies, serving as a contributing author and reviewer for esteemed organizations such as ASM International and the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP). His international speaking engagements further underscore his influence in global dialogues on sustainability and industrial progress.
His exemplary contributions have garnered significant recognition, including the prestigious CISCO Sustainability Leadership Award in 2015. Dr. Nair is also honored in the Marquis Who's Who in the World, affirming his stature among global luminaries in engineering and environmental management.
Currently, Dr. Nair serves as Director of the Centre for Green Technology and Management in Cochin, India, where he drives initiatives for eco-friendly innovations. He holds directorships in several companies and serves as president of the Thrikkakara Municipal Co-operative Hospital Society in Cochin, continuing to shape sustainable development and community health outcomes.
