The Fertilizer Plant Update section provides real-time updates on the operational condition of fertilizer plants in India and global markets. This page tracks whether fertilizer plants are running, operational, under shutdown, or facing disruptions.
The fertilizer industry depends heavily on plant availability and operational performance. Any shutdown or disruption in ammonia, urea, phosphatic, or complex fertilizer plants can impact fertilizer supply and market prices.
A Parliamentary Standing Committee has recommended that the Government of India revive idle urea plants at Durgapur, Haldia, and Korba to strengthen domestic fertilizer production and reduce the country’s dependence on imports. The recommendation comes as India continues to face a significant gap between domestic urea production and national consumption. Read more
RFCL Urea Plant Shutdown has disrupted urea production after an ammonia pipeline leak forced Ramagundam Fertilisers and Chemicals Limited (RFCL) in Telangana’s Peddapalli district to suspend all plant operations. The shutdown is expected to affect fertiliser supplies to Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, and several other states during the ongoing Kharif season. Read more
The Madras Fertilizers Plant has resumed ammonia and urea production after completing equipment repairs and the mandatory statutory inspection of its main boilers. The company announced the restart in a regulatory filing submitted to the National Stock Exchange of India (NSE). The restart marks the end of a temporary production Read more
The Zambia Urea Plant has successfully produced its first batch of qualified urea, achieving a major milestone 44 days ahead of its planned schedule. The facility, located in Lusaka, Zambia, is considered the first modernized urea plant in Southeast Africa and is expected to strengthen fertilizer availability across the region. Read more
The Yara Le Havre Ammonia Plant in France resumed operations on June 18, 2026, after experiencing a technical incident that temporarily disrupted production. According to trade reports, the facility was shut down on May 21 before restarting later the same day, limiting the immediate impact on the European nitrogen market. Read more
Turkey ammonia plant modernization reached a major milestone as thyssenkrupp Uhde and Johnson Matthey successfully completed the upgrade of the ammonia converter at İGSAŞ’s production facility in Kocaeli, Turkey. The project has increased ammonia production by 13% while significantly improving energy efficiency and operational reliability. A recent performance test confirmed Read more
Ukraine hits Russian Azot fertilizer plant in the Tula region and a fuel storage facility in the Yaroslavl region, according to Ukrainian and Russian officials. Ukraine Hits Russian Azot Fertilizer Plant Ukrainian authorities said the Azot plant in the Tula region performs operations that are important for Russia’s explosives production Read more
The OMIFCO IPO is attracting investor attention as Oman India Fertiliser Company (OMIFCO) secures a long-term natural gas supply agreement with the Omani government. The contract is expected to strengthen the company’s cost competitiveness and support future expansion plans. OMIFCO IPO Gains from Long-Term Gas Deal The gas supply agreement, Read more
Madras Fertilizers Limited (MFL) has announced a temporary suspension of ammonia and urea production following an equipment breakdown at its manufacturing facility. The Madras Fertilizers production shutdown began on June 15, 2026, and operations are expected to resume on June 23, 2026. The company informed stock exchanges that the emergency Read more
India has significantly strengthened its fertilizer security over the past 12 years through higher domestic production, strategic imports, and sustained subsidy support. Despite global supply chain disruptions and geopolitical tensions, the Government of India has ensured uninterrupted fertilizer availability for farmers while maintaining affordable retail prices. Domestic Fertilizer Production Reaches Read more
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