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Ammonia and urea fertiliser production complex, Turkmenistan

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30th January 2026

By: Sheila Barradas

Creamer Media Research Coordinator & Senior Deputy Editor

     

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Name of the Project
Ammonia and urea fertiliser production complex.

Location
Coastline of the Caspian Sea at Kiyanly, in northwestern Turkmenistan.

Project Owner/s
State-owned chemical company of Turkmenistan Turkmenhimiya Special Concern.

Project Description
The project involves the construction of the largest ammonia and urea fertiliser production complex in Turkmenistan. In addition to the ammonia and urea fertiliser production plant with its associated utilities and off-site facilities, the scope also includes peripheral infrastructure such as temporary piers and product shipment facilities.

The planned daily production capacity is 2 000 t/d of ammonia and 3 500 t/d of urea.

The plant will also be equipped with a CO2 capture facility. This facility will improve plant efficiency and reduce environmental impact.

Potential Job Creation
Not stated.

Capital Expenditure
Not disclosed.

Planned Start/End Date
The plant is scheduled to start operations in 2030.

Latest Developments
A groundbreaking ceremony was held on November 2, 2025.

Key Contracts, Suppliers and Consultants
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries and Gap Insaat Yatirim ve Dis Ticaret (basic and detailed design, procurement, and commissioning of the ammonia and urea fertiliser plant).

Contact Details for Project Information
Turkmenhimiya Special Concern, tel +993 12 39 01 02 or email contact@turkmenhimiya.gov.tm.
 

Edited by Martin Zhuwakinyu
Creamer Media Magazine Managing Editor

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