MHI partners with Turkmenhimiya and GAP to build Turkmenistan鈥檚 largest ammonia-urea complex featuring CO2 capture technology, operational by 2030.
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. (MHI) has officially signed an Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) contract with SC Turkmenhimiya, the state-owned chemical enterprise of Turkmenistan, for the development of a large-scale ammonia and urea fertilizer production complex. The contract, signed in partnership with Gap Insaat Yatirim ve Dis Ticaret A.S. (GAP), a major Turkish construction company, marks a significant milestone in Turkmenistan鈥檚 industrial expansion. A groundbreaking ceremony for the project took place on November 2, 2025, with the participation of the President of Turkmenistan, His Excellency Serdar Berdimuhamedov. The facility is expected to begin commercial operations in 2030.
The new plant will become the largest ammonia and urea fertilizer production complex in Turkmenistan, strategically located along the Caspian Sea coastline at Kiyanly in the Balkan province. The scope of work includes basic and detailed design, procurement of equipment, construction, and commissioning of the entire complex. In addition to the main fertilizer production units, the project will include supporting utilities, offsite facilities, temporary piers, and product shipping terminals. Once operational, the plant will produce 2,000 metric tons of ammonia and 3,500 metric tons of urea per day, significantly boosting the nation鈥檚 fertilizer production capacity.
Under the terms of the contract, MHI will oversee design, procurement, and commissioning activities, working closely with GAP and Mitsubishi Corporation to ensure timely and efficient project delivery. This collaboration brings together MHI鈥檚 engineering excellence, GAP鈥檚 regional construction experience, and Mitsubishi Corporation鈥檚 international project coordination capabilities.
Turkmenistan, endowed with vast natural gas reserves, continues to focus on diversifying its industrial base and enhancing the value-added utilization of its natural resources. The new fertilizer complex aligns with the country鈥檚 long-term strategy to strengthen economic resilience and expand export potential. The project鈥檚 output will not only support domestic agricultural needs but also open new export avenues to global fertilizer markets, furthering Turkmenistan鈥檚 economic development.
A key sustainability feature of the new plant will be its CO2 capture facility, which incorporates MHI鈥檚 proprietary 鈥淎dvanced KM CDR Process鈩⑩�� technology, co-developed with Kansai Electric Power Co., Inc. This technology will help reduce greenhouse gas emissions, improve energy efficiency, and support the country鈥檚 efforts to move toward environmentally responsible industrial growth.
MHI has an extensive track record in fertilizer plant development since 1958 and previously collaborated with Mitsubishi Corporation and GAP to deliver the Garabogaz fertilizer plant in 2018, which continues to operate reliably. Building upon that proven success and MHI鈥檚 recognized expertise in CO2 capture, the new project reinforces the company鈥檚 leadership in sustainable industrial solutions.
With this contract, MHI aims to strengthen its global presence in fertilizer production facilities, delivering innovative, safe, and sustainable solutions that contribute to global food security and environmental preservation.
