The Tanzania Investment Center (TIC), the Tanzania Fertilizer Regulatory Authority (TFRA), and the Petroleum Development Corporation (TPDC) have partnered with ESSA from Indonesia to establish a new fertilizer plant in Tanzania.
Located in the Mtwara region, the plant will produce urea fertilizers using natural gas. This development aims to enhance agricultural productivity and generate employment opportunities for the youth.
The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed on July 31, 2024, at the Hyatt Dar es Salaam, Kilimanjaro hotel. The factory’s construction is slated for completion by 2027, with production expected to commence in 2029.
At the event, Professor Kitila Mkumbo, Minister of Planning and Investment, highlighted that the plant will contribute to Tanzania’s self-sufficiency in fertilizers.
Joel Laurent, Executive Director of the TFRA, noted a rise in fertilizer usage in Tanzania, from 500,000 tons in 2022/2023 to 800,000 tons in 2023/2024, with further increases anticipated.
