Call for papers

Nitrogen+Syngas USA 2027: Real Plants. Real Solutions. One Community

The call for papers is now open - Submission Deadline: 2 October 2026

Submit your Training Workshop and Presentation abstracts!

Submit your abstract

The 2027 conference will place a strong emphasis on processes, reliability, mechanical and maintenance excellence, and operations. We invite submissions in these core areas, as well as in emerging technologies and materials relevant to the nitrogen and syngas industries.

Following a long-standing tradition of supporting and elevating training and knowledge in the nitrogen and syngas industry, we are again seeking dynamic subject matter experts (SMEs) and trainers to deliver impactful sessions. Workshops should focus on the practical aspects of ammonia, methanol, hydrogen, syngas, and urea plant operations, covering areas such as process optimization, mechanical optimization, maintenance strategies, reliability engineering, and plant operations.

We are looking for non-commercial training workshops that are 90 minutes in length. Each session should be structured as a combination of presentation and interactive discussion and can range from introductory topics for newer professionals to in-depth explorations of complex issues aimed at seasoned experts. The training workshops are split into two main tracks: Process and Mechanical/Maintenance.

Training Workshops

We invite you to share your knowledge on the topics outlined below, or to submit ideas of your own:

  • Reformer & front-end optimization — burner balance, tube metal temperatures, steam-to-carbon ratio, methane slip, heat recovery, secondary reformer/ATR operation
  • Troubleshooting process upsets & recurring reliability issues — RCA on reformer instability, converter/reactor temperature excursions, CO₂-removal issues, compressor trips
  • Catalyst performance & lifetime — activity decline, poisoning/fouling, reduction/loading quality, pressure-drop development, maximizing run length
  • Energy efficiency / specific consumption — reducing Gcal or GJ per tonne of product, fuel gas, steam losses, compression/refrigeration inefficiencies, CO₂ venting
  • Plant rate, debottlenecking & capacity uplift — pushing safely above nameplate without major capex; compressor, synloop, and hydraulic limits
  • Advanced process control & digital optimization — stabilizing front-end ratios, minimizing energy at constant rate, reducing operator variability
  • Turnarounds (TAR) — scope challenge, critical-path, contractor coordination, schedule/cost certainty; scope optimization, post-TAR lessons learned, digital TAR tools
  • Plant availability, capital decisions, risk vs. run-length, team development — asset strategy, run-length vs. integrity trade-offs, reliability culture
  • Fixed-equipment integrity, reformers, converters, exchangers, metallurgy — tube creep/life, converter internals, FFS, weld repair/PWHT, damage mechanisms (HTHA, SCC, CUI)
  • Failure elimination, PdM, catalyst changeout, downtime reduction — faster/safer catalyst changeout, RCM/PdM rollout, confined-space reduction, condition monitoring
  • RBI, RCA, recurring failures, rotating equipment — troubleshooting, compressor reliability, vibration/RCA case studies, risk-based inspection prioritization
  • Revamps, debottlenecking, decarbonization retrofits, execution — brownfield revamp case studies, CCUS/clean-ammonia retrofit execution, capital-project lessons learned
  • Facilitating a training workshop at this conference offers an ideal platform to highlight your expertise to a large technical audience from North America and beyond.

 Submit your abstract

Give a Presentation at the 2027 Conference!

We are seeking technical presentations on the themes outlined below, or invite you to submit ideas of your own.

Abstracts presented or co-presented by producers and operators will receive the highest priority in the selection process.

2027 Presentations Technical Program – Key Themes:

PROCESS TRACK

  • Catalysts – selection, performance, life cycle, and regeneration
  • CO₂ Removal – in ammonia, methanol, and hydrogen production
  • Decarbonization – reducing carbon intensity in ammonia, hydrogen, and methanol production
  • Digitalization – tools for process design, optimization, emissions tracking, and circularity
  • Environmental Compliance – emissions monitoring, reporting, and regulatory strategies
  • Operations – incidents, troubleshooting, and operational improvements
  • Process Integration – energy integration, circular economy, product diversification
  • Projects and Developments – new plant builds, expansions, process technology deployment
  • Revamping – process optimization and mechanical modifications for capacity increase, energy efficiency, and sustainability
  • Technology Innovations – in production and plant design

MECHANICAL/MAINTENANCE TRACK

  • Asset Integrity & Reliability – mechanical reliability, corrosion, wear, material degradation and failure analysis, inspections
  • Catalysts – mechanical handling during turnarounds (e.g., unloading, reloading)
  • CO₂ Removal – mechanical systems, maintenance of absorbers/strippers
  • Digitalization – predictive maintenance tools, digital twins, and inspection management systems
  • Environmental Compliance, Equipment Integrity, Health & Safety – emission control in mechanical work, maintenance procedures, and worker safety
  • Failure Elimination – hands-on maintenance, faster/safer catalyst changeout, RCM/PdM rollout, confined-space reduction, condition monitoring
  • Fixed-Equipment Integrity – reformer tube creep/life, converter internals, FFS, weld repair/PWHT, damage mechanisms (HTHA, SCC, CUI)
  • Operations – mechanical failures, maintenance troubleshooting, equipment performance
  • RBI, RCA – recurring failures, rotating equipment
  • Revamps – debottlenecking, decarbonization retrofits, execution
  • Rotating Equipment – maintenance strategies, upgrades, and best practices for turbomachinery
  • Technology Advances – in mechanical systems and tools
  • Turnarounds (TAR) – scope challenge, critical-path, contractor coordination, schedule/cost certainty

 We welcome contributions from:

  • Plant managers
  • Heads of engineering
  • Turnaround (TAR) managers
  • Project managers
  • Process engineers
  • Mechanical engineers
  • Maintenance engineers
  • Reliability and integrity engineers
  • Technology providers
  • Service companies
  • EPCs and industry experts

Why submit an abstract?

CRU Nitrogen+Syngas USA Expoconference is the leading technical conference for the N. American nitrogen and syngas industry.

  • Demonstrate your knowledge and experience to an international audience
  • Enhance your industry profile and position yourself as a thought-leader
  • Highlight your organisation’s new developments and innovations
  • Meet industry peers and develop new contacts

How to submit an abstract?

Submit an abstract of between 200-400 words, outlining the nature of your case study, processes or technology, its target market and USP’s it delivers.

Submit your abstract

Questions?

Please contact Ava Blagoeva, Content Lead, Nitrogen+Syngas if you would like to discuss your topic or submission: [email protected]