India's Urea Expansion Risks Worsening An Old Problem
India's urea expansion risks worsening an old problem of fertilizer shortages, as the country's urea production is heavily dependent on imported gas.
India's Urea Expansion Risks Worsening An Old Problem
India's urea expansion risks worsening an old problem of fertilizer shortages, as the country's urea production is heavily dependent on imported gas. The US has announced $500 million in funding to expand fertiliser production following the Iran war. The National Investment Policy for Urea-2026 aims to attract investment in gas-based urea plants to bridge the domestic supply gap and reduce foreign exchange outgo. The Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers said the earlier National Investment Policy for Urea-2026 was approved in 2022, but the current policy has been revised to make it more attractive to investors. The policy aims to increase urea production by 10 million tonnes by 2026, which will help reduce the country's dependence on imported fertilizers.