KMG PetroChem verify urea production plant

The key goal of this collaboration is to scientifically substantiate and validate the effectiveness of domestically produced urea in Kazakhstan's agro-industrial complex. Importantly, this collaboration is aimed not only at developing domestic fertilizer production but also at implementing scientifically proven methods for their use, which will ultimately help reduce import dependence and increase agricultural productivity.

Diaz Diyanov, Chairman of the Board of KMG PetroChem, noted: "The synergy between science and business is the path to sustainable, innovative development. Joint research with the Academy of Sciences will allow us to obtain an objective scientific assessment and ensure that we are providing Kazakhstan's farmers with effective, domestically produced fertilizer. Our goal is not only to meet the country's domestic demand for urea but also to strengthen our export potential by leveraging the results of cutting-edge agricultural research."

In 2025, as part of this collaboration, field trials of urea began for the first time in various agroclimatic zones of Kazakhstan: Almaty, Kostanay, Aktobe, and Akmola regions. In total, approximately 600 hectares of cultivated land were tested. The data obtained will be processed following the harvesting campaign and will form the basis for developing practical recommendations for improving the efficiency of fertilizer application.

To strengthen and continue cooperation aimed at comprehensively assessing and optimising fertilizer use, the parties have signed an Agreement on the Introduction of Domestic Urea into the Agro-Industrial Complex of the Republic of Kazakhstan. This document provides for further research and agricultural field work in various natural and climatic zones of Kazakhstan. Under the Agreement, the National Academy of Sciences of the Republic of Kazakhstan will conduct a comprehensive assessment of the agronomic and economic efficiency of urea, including laboratory studies of soils and plants, as well as the preparation of scientific reports and practical recommendations.

It is worth noting that urea is a key nitrogen fertilizer for agriculture. The future plant will monetise local natural gas resources by converting them into high-value-added products. The project is focused on import substitution and has export potential to neighbouring markets.

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The project 'Construction of a Gas Chemical Complex for Urea Production in the Aktobe Region' will be implemented using commercial gas from ZhGPZ-3 (AO SNPS-Aktobemunaigas). The planned capacity of the complex is 880 000 tpy of urea. The project will generate significant socio-economic benefits, including the creation of approximately 2 000 temporary jobs during the construction phase and up to 400 permanent jobs during the operation phase.

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