The mineral fertilizers industry in Kazakhstan plays a key role in the development of agriculture and industry in the country. Kazakhstan's rich natural resources offer great opportunities for the growth of the chemical industry, including the production of mineral fertilizers. KazAzot JSC is one of the important enterprises in this industry. It is the country's only producer of liquid ammonia and ammonium nitrate, which are necessary for growing grain crops, vegetables and fruits. Mineral fertilizers provide plants with vital nutrients and play a crucial role in ensuring the country's food security.
KazAzot LLP was founded in 2005 on the basis of the Nitrogen-tuk Plant complex. And in 2010, the second stage of the revival began under the new leadership. Major repairs were carried out, outdated equipment was replaced and modern technologies were introduced. Since 2011, the company has been participating in the state program of industrial and innovative development, and in 2013, the modernization of ammonia, nitric acid and ammonium nitrate production facilities was successfully completed, which significantly increased its capacity.
One of the key factors in ammonia production is the use of natural gas. In 2015, the KazAzot branch received the right to use the Shagyrly-Shomyshty field, which allowed to reduce production costs and increase competitiveness. In 2016, the company was reorganized into a joint-stock company, and in 2017 its own gas-piston power plant was put into operation, which ensured energy independence and stable operation of the plant.
The company's products are actively used in the agro-industrial complex and the mining industry, where they are subsidized by the state to support agriculture.
In 2022, a new nitric acid neutralization and evaporation unit was introduced, which increased production to 380 thousand tons per year. This project was an important step in the modernization of the plant and expansion of production facilities.
In the second half of this year, KazAzot JSC launched a new line for the production of granular ammonium sulfate with a design capacity of 40,000 tons per year, which provided 20 new jobs. This step is part of the strategic plan to expand the product range and modernize the plant. The production of ammonium sulfate, based on the technology of neutralizing sulfuric acid with ammonia vapor followed by drying and granulation, meets international standards. This fertilizer, containing nitrogen and sulfur, plays an important role in improving yields and soil quality, which is especially important for the agricultural sector of Kazakhstan.
The launch of a new production facility helps support global efforts to improve food security. Fertilizers with added sulfur, such as ammonium sulfate, are in demand all over the world, as they contribute to the sustainable development of agriculture and help to use resources efficiently in the face of climate change and the growing need for food.
The company is actively implementing alternative energy sources and using closed-loop systems, which helps to reduce its carbon footprint and minimize its environmental impact. These measures allow the company to meet global trends in sustainable development and gain strong positions in both domestic and international markets.

Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mps/press/news/details/907814