The CVR Coffeyville ammonia plant has returned to commercial operating rates after a shutdown last quarter, with CVR Partners confirming the facility is now running at full capacity. The restart restores production from a key nitrogen fertilizer hub in Kansas as improvement and expansion initiatives continue.
The Coffeyville site produces ammonia and urea ammonium nitrate (UAN) fertilizers and is an important supplier to agricultural markets across North America. With the CVR Coffeyville ammonia plant back online, output is expected to support seasonal fertilizer demand ahead of the spring planting period.
CVR Coffeyville Ammonia Plant Capacity and Operations
The ammonia plant has a nameplate ammonia capacity of about 1,300 tons per day, equivalent to roughly 470,000–480,000 tonnes per year. The complex also includes UAN capacity of around 3,100 tpd, reinforcing its role as a major nitrogen production facility.
Company officials said maintenance work and operational adjustments were completed during the shutdown, allowing the plant to resume commercial output levels. Market participants noted that reliable operating rates at large nitrogen plants are essential for maintaining supply balance and price stability.
CVR Coffeyville Ammonia Plant Expansion Strategy
CVR Partners is continuing to advance improvement and expansion initiatives at the ammonia plant. The program focuses on debottlenecking, feedstock diversification, and reliability upgrades rather than installing a new ammonia unit.
The company expects these investments to enhance efficiency and support sustained utilization above 95% of nameplate capacity. Industry sources said process optimization and reliability improvements could deliver incremental production gains over time.
Market Outlook
The restart of the ammonia plant comes as nitrogen fertilizer demand remains closely linked to crop economics and weather patterns. Strong agricultural fundamentals typically support steady ammonia and UAN consumption across North America.
Market participants continue to monitor natural gas prices, plant operating rates, and global nitrogen trade flows. These factors could influence fertilizer pricing trends in the coming months. With the facility fully operational and expansion efforts underway, CVR Partners is well positioned to strengthen its presence in the regional nitrogen market.
