What is OCP in Morocco?

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What is OCP in Morocco?

What is OCP in Morocco?

The OCP Group (OCP S.A.) (formerly Office Chérifien des Phosphates) is a Moroccan state-owned phosphate rock miner, phosphoric acid manufacturer and phosphate fertilizer producer.

What is OCP Africa?

OCP AFRICA, commited to our continent A subsidiary of OCP Group - A leading global provider of phosphate and its derivatives with almost 100 years of experience – OCP AFRICA was created in 2016 to contribute to the sustainable development of African agriculture.

How big is OCP?

OCP is now Morocco's largest group, with a 2017 turnover of €4.3bn. The plan, financed by sky-high prices for phosphate, was to double phosphate mining activity and triple fertiliser production by 2020.

What is OCP medicine?

Oral contraceptive pills (OCP) consist of the hormones progestin and estrogen, or only progestin, and must be taken orally once per day in order to prevent pregnancy. Currently, there are three different types available on the market: the combination pill, the progestin-only pill, and the continuous use pill.

When should oral contraceptives be taken?

Prevents pregnancy in emergency situation (unprotected /accidental intercourse) to be taken within 72 hours as a single dose (1.5 mg). Emergency contraceptive pills do not provide ongoing protection against pregnancy.

What does OCP mean?

OCP
AcronymDefinition
OCPOral Contraceptive Pill
OCPOmni Consumer Products
OCPOracle Certification Program
OCPOpen Collections Program
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What is the full form of OCP?

Drug Interaction Oral Contraceptive Pill (OCP)
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What are the side effects of OCP?

Oral contraceptives may cause side effects. Tell your doctor if any of these symptoms are severe or do not go away:

  • nausea.
  • vomiting.
  • stomach cramps or bloating.
  • diarrhea.
  • constipation.
  • gingivitis (swelling of the gum tissue)
  • increased or decreased appetite.
  • weight gain or weight loss.

What is the main business of OCP?

  • The mining of phosphorite, (also known as phosphate rock or rock phosphate) was OCP's earliest operation, with the sale of these products being the company's main business. The company extracted 34.4 metric tonnes in 2018, 11.3 tons of which were exported, with Khourigba accounting for the biggest share.

What can phosphate be used for?

  • Phosphate can also be turned into phosphoric acid, which is used in everything from food and cosmetics to animal feed and electronics. At OCP we adapt our phosphate resources to deliver customized fertilizers for the specific needs of local soil, climate and crops.

Who is the largest producer of phosphate?

  • Founded in 1920, the company has grown into one of the world's largest producers of phosphate and phosphate-based products. OCP has access to more than 70% of the world's phosphate rock reserves. Initially a mining company, OCP has diversified in 1965 to become a phosphate processor, making it one of the world's leading fertilizer manufacturers.

What is phosphate and where is it found?

  • Phosphate is a sedimentary rock formed millions of years ago by the accumulation of organic matter on the ocean floor. Phosphate reserves are found in Africa, North America, Kazakhstan, the Middle East and Oceania but the world’s largest deposits are located in Morocco, which is also one of the global leaders in phosphate extraction.

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