Construction of a large chemical complex for the production of nitrogen fertilizers has begun in the Dashoguz velayat. The facility is designed for annual production of 350 thousand tons of urea and 350 thousand tons of ammonium nitrate. The President of Turkmenistan, Serdar Berdimuhamedov, took part in the ceremonial launch of the large-scale investment project.

The head of state noted that the chemical industry is one of the key sectors of the national economy, where innovative technologies are being actively implemented and large capital investments are being made.

«The new chemical facility, the foundation of which we are laying today in the Dashoguz velayat, is also a major investment project. This complex will incorporate cutting-edge technological solutions from leading European and Asian companies, ensuring that production processes comply with environmental standards», – emphasised President Serdar Berdimuhamedov.

Capacity of the future plant will fully meet needs of the domestic agricultural sector for high-quality mineral fertilizers, as well as supply significant volumes of products for export.

The project has significant socioeconomic significance, that its implementation will create more than 1,000 new jobs in the region, including for specialists trained at foreign universities, who will be provided with modern working conditions.