Three major fertilizer plants in Pakistan have suspended urea production after the federal government curtailed RLNG (Re-gasified Liquefied Natural Gas) supplies due to the prevailing regional situation.
According to JS Global SVP and Head of Equity & Research Muhammad Waqas Ghani, the shutdown has affected Fatima Fertilizer, FFC Port Qasim, and Agritech Limited, forcing all three plants to cease operations.
The production halt is expected to continue until around mid-August, although the duration will depend on government directives and the restoration of RLNG supplies. If gas availability improves, operations could resume as early as this week.
The disruption comes despite the government’s recent efforts to ensure uninterrupted gas supplies to RLNG-based fertilizer plants in order to support domestic urea production.
Earlier this month, the Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) approved continued gas arrangements for key fertilizer manufacturers to prevent fertilizer shortages during the upcoming Rabi season.
Pakistan currently has enough installed urea production capacity to meet domestic demand under normal conditions. However, an extended suspension at major plants could reduce local output, put pressure on available inventories, and raise concerns over fertilizer availability if gas supplies are not restored soon.
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