A Modern Fertilizer Plant to Be Built in Turkmenabat: Contract Signed with Daewoo E&C
A large-scale project is set to begin in the largest industrial center of Lebap Province: a new mineral fertilizer plant will be constructed in Turkmenabat. The State Concern "Türkmenhimiýa" has signed a contract with South Korean company Daewoo Engineering & Construction Co., Ltd. for the turnkey design and full construction of the facility. This was reported by official Turkmen media on Sunday.
What fertilizers will be produced in Turkmenabat?
The new plant will specialize in the production of:
Phosphate fertilizers, essential for increasing crop yields;
Ammonium sulfate, a popular nitrogen fertilizer with sulfur, suitable for a variety of crops.
The launch of the new complex is scheduled for 2029, and it will become an important element in the industrial development of Turkmenabat and reinforce Lebap’s position as a strategic industrial region.
Economic and strategic importance
The construction of the plant will not only provide jobs for local residents but also:
Enhance the technological infrastructure of the agricultural sector;
Promote import substitution and the development of exports;
Demonstrate Turkmenistan’s openness to cooperation with leading global companies.
Daewoo E&C expands its presence in the region
Daewoo Engineering & Construction, which opened its branch office in Ashgabat in October 2023, is actively strengthening its presence in the Turkmen market. The new project in Turkmenabat will be the largest joint infrastructure initiative in recent years.
“Turkmenabat is an ideal location for a major chemical production facility. It is the heart of Lebap and a key logistical hub of the country,” noted a source close to the project.
Why this matters for Turkmenabat and Lebap
Job creation for residents;
Growth of the region’s industrial potential;
Attraction of foreign direct investment;
Strengthening the scientific and industrial base of the chemical industry.
