Saipem Secures Urea Technology License for Mitsubishi's Fertilizer Plant in Turkmenistan

Saipem has signed a Urea License Agreement with Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Ltd for a new fertilizer plant in Turkmenistan, utilizing Saipem's Snamprogetti™ Urea technology. The plant will produce 3,500 tonnes of urea per day and follows a previous project in Garabogaz, commissioned in 2018. This contract enhances Saipem's position in the fertilizer sector and reflects ongoing collaboration with MHI, including a recent General License Agreement for carbon capture technologies.

Published Mar 21, 2026

Saipem has been awarded a Urea License Agreement by Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Ltd for a fertilizer plant in Turkmenistan, featuring Saipem's Snamprogetti™ Urea technology. The facility will have a production capacity of 3,500 tonnes per day, designed for high efficiency and safety.

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This project builds on the previous Garabogazkarbamid plant, developed with MHI's involvement in 2018. The contract reinforces Saipem's leadership in the fertilizer market and is part of a broader collaboration with MHI, which includes a recent agreement for carbon capture technologies.