Kazakhstan’s Gas Chemical Plant Strengthens Local Fertilizer Production
Kazakhstan Plans to Build $1.35 Billion Gas Chemical Production Facility
Kazakhstan is gearing up to construct a state-of-the-art gas chemical production facility at a cost of $1.35 billion. The plant will have the capacity to produce 700,000 tonnes of urea and 42,000 tonnes of ammonia on an annual basis. This ambitious project was revealed during a recent meeting between Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov and ESTA Construction CEO Mustafa Toprak on March 4.
The prime minister’s office disclosed that the facility will be situated near the Kuryk seaport in the Mangystau Region. The construction phase is expected to generate 3,000 temporary jobs, with an additional 400 permanent positions to be created upon completion of the project.
Bektenov emphasized the significance of domestic urea production in reducing reliance on imports and bolstering food security in the country. He underscored, “The president has placed significant emphasis on the development of Kazakhstan’s agro-industrial complex. Last year, we witnessed a record harvest, and the government has allocated substantial resources to support agrarians. Ensuring access to quality and affordable mineral fertilizers is crucial. Therefore, your project holds great importance for meeting the domestic demand for urea and exploring opportunities for export.”
Following the meeting, state authorities were directed to fast-track all necessary procedures and present a draft Investment Agreement with ESTA Construction within the next two weeks.
Currently, Kazakhstan produces ammonium nitrate, ammophos, and ammonium sulfate. Despite a scientific demand of 3.2 million tons, the country’s existing capacity only meets 56% of the requirement, yielding approximately 1.8 million tons of fertilizer annually. The new gas chemical production facility aims to bridge this gap and contribute towards meeting the nation’s fertilizer needs effectively.
