Ammonia imports: Grupa Azoty optimises costs by utilising its port infrastructure

This purchase of a key raw material for fertilizer production is part of cost optimisation efforts in response to the rising costs of in-house ammonia production. Producing 1 t of ammonia requires at least 950 m³ of natural gas, making its production increasingly expensive. Grupa Azoty's Police plant features an ammonia transshipment terminal, which is continuously adapted to meet supply demands.

Due to rising ammonia production costs – driven by high gas prices and climate policy requirements for energy transition – fertilizer manufacturers are increasingly turning to imports to reduce costs and emissions.

The company plans to leverage its port infrastructure not only to lower production costs but also to play a key role in ammonia imports for the European Union (EU), creating opportunities for a new business sector.

By integrating logistics within the Capital Group, special attention is given to available port facilities. The infrastructure in Police will serve as a logistics hub, offering access to all transport modes used in production activities. Currently, conceptual work is underway for expanding the ammonia terminal, including the construction of new storage tanks and the expansion of railway infrastructure with loading stations. These improvements will streamline ammonia distribution within Grupa Azoty and to external companies interested in purchasing the raw material.

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