ASHGABAT, Turkmenistan, January 7. Turkmenistan
has launched the construction of a new urea production plant in
Turkmenbashi, Balkan region, as part of efforts to expand its oil
and gas chemical industry,
Trend reports via the press service of the Turkmen
government.
The plant is designed with an annual production capacity of 1.2
million tons of urea. Its construction involves technological
collaboration with partners from Japan and Türkiye, and is focused
on integrating modern production methods and adhering to stringent
environmental standards.
The facility is scheduled for commissioning by February
2030.
This new plant will serve as an extension of Turkmenistan’s
existing urea production infrastructure, complementing the
Garabogazkarbamid plant, which has been operational since 2018 and
is a key supplier to international markets.
In addition to boosting production, the project is expected to
play a significant role in fostering local economic growth. It will
create hundreds of new jobs and stimulate infrastructure
development in the Balkan region.
Earlier agreements between Turkmenistan and Japan paved the way
for a series of major industrial projects in the Balkan region, as
part of their broader economic and energy cooperation. Among these
is the construction of an ammonia and urea plant, along with a
polymer facility in the Gyýanly settlement. Contracts for these
projects were signed in December 2025, following high-level
discussions between President Serdar Berdimuhamedov and Japanese
Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi. These initiatives are strategically
aimed at expanding production capacity and modernizing
Turkmenistan’s chemical industry.
