URALCHEM has become the largest Russian producer of ammonia

PRESS RELEASE URALCHEM has become the largest Russian producer of ammonia Moscow - February 12, 2013. In 2012, URALCHEM became the largest Russian producer of ammonia. The supporting data was published in the annual report of the Russian Scientific... More

PRESS RELEASE URALCHEM has become the largest Russian producer of ammonia Moscow - February 12, 2013. In 2012, URALCHEM became the largest Russian producer of ammonia. The supporting data was published in the annual report of the Russian Scientific Research and Design Institute of Nitrogen and Organic Synthesis Industry (GIAP). In 2012, the Company manufactured a total of 2,781,877 tons of ammonia, which was 3% higher than in 20111. In 2012, URALCHEM increased the production of most of its main commodity products. The total output reached 6. 024 million tons, up 2% from the previous year. The production of diammonium phosphate (DAP) grew by 64%. The production of complex fertilizers (NPK) increased by 8%. The production of ammonia and urea grew by 7% and 5% respectively. Comparative production figures of the URALCHEM holding companies in 2011-2012 (tons): Name of product Year 2011*, tons Year 2012, tons Year-on year change, % Ammonia (commodity) 738,891 789,154 7% Urea 1,105,0 Less