Ammonia
Essential for agriculture
Proman is one of the top ten global nitrogen-fertilizer companies. Fertilizers made from ammonia contribute to healthy plant growth, high crop yields, replenish soil and support the agricultural sector worldwide.
10
Top ten global nitrogen-
fertilizer companies
3
ammonia plants
worldwide
1.9m
tonnes annual ammonia
production capacity
800k
metric tonnes per year
when operational
Ammonia and fertilizers
Ammonia is the foundation of nitrogen-based fertilizers, essential for global food production and soil fertility. It is also used for pollution control, such as selective catalytic reduction (SCR) of nitrogen oxides levels in motor vehicle exhausts, or in power or chemical plants. It is also used as a stabiliser and neutraliser and as a source of nitrogen in industries such as waste and wastewater management, paper production and pharmaceuticals.
Proman also produces urea ammonium nitrate (UAN), a liquid nitrogen-based fertilizer. Liquid fertilizer solutions containing UAN are versatile as a source of plant nutrition, as they can be combined with other nutrients or chemicals, meaning the liquid fertilizer can be customised to meet the needs of any soil or crop.
Why ammonia is essential to agriculture
Why local production matters
In Mexico, agriculture is central to livelihoods and food security, particularly in the northwest which is one of the most fertile regions in Latin America. By making ammonia locally available, we reduce dependency on imports and increase agricultural self-sufficiency in Mexico. Producing ammonia in Sinaloa also means stable supply for farmers, reduced transportation distances and emissions and increased investment and job creation in Sinaloa and surrounding areas.
Every tonne of ammonia we produce locally will be made under Proman’s global safety systems developed over 40 years of safe operations worldwide and internationally recognised standards. We will be supporting food production while ensuring strong protections for people and the environment.