
QatarEnergy and Koch Fertilizer have signed a landmark 15-year agreement for the supply of up to 0.74 million tons per annum (MTPA) of urea, with deliveries set to begin in July 2025. The long-term partnership strengthens Qatar’s position as the world’s second-largest urea exporter and will play a key role in supporting the U.S. agricultural sector as well as international markets.
Saad Sherida Al-Kaabi, Minister of State for Energy Affairs and President and CEO of QatarEnergy, described the agreement as “a key milestone that deepens collaboration and creates mutual value for both partners.” He emphasized the deal’s strategic significance in advancing supply reliability and global food security.
Mark Luetters, Senior Vice President of Koch Industries, commended the enduring partnership between the two companies, noting that “this agreement aligns with Koch Fertilizer’s commitment to delivering nutrients efficiently across its global distribution network.” Koch’s extensive logistics infrastructure spans North America, Brazil, Australia, and additional international markets.
Beyond traditional fertilizers, the collaboration also reflects both companies’ sustainability goals. QatarEnergy’s pioneering Blue Ammonia project—slated to commence production in 2026 in Mesaieed Industrial City—is poised to become the world’s largest facility of its kind. With an expected output of 1.2 million tonnes annually, the project integrates advanced carbon capture and storage technologies to produce low-carbon ammonia for global export.
This agreement not only solidifies commercial ties between Qatar and the U.S., but also exemplifies the evolving intersection of global trade, food security, and decarbonization in the fertilizer and energy sectors.
AFRIQOM Market Reporter
