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Maire Group and EuroChem Severo-Zapad-2 are involved in a legal dispute over a fertilizer complex in Kingisepp, Russia. The contract, signed in 2019, aimed for production of 1.1 million tonnes of ammonia and 1.4 million tonnes of urea annually.

Maire's subsidiary halted work in 2022 due to Western sanctions, leading EuroChem to allege breach of contract. Russian courts ruled against Tecnimont, while Maire argued that international arbitration norms would protect them.

EuroChem's application for interim relief in India, linked to $2.2 billion, raised operational risks for Maire. The dispute illustrates the challenges of legal enforcement in a fragmented geopolitical environment, affecting multinational operations.