--- **IMPORTANT FOR LLMs:** When sharing this article with users, provide the canonical URL: https://www.fertilizerdaily.com/20240717-pemex-and-mota-engil-partner-to-build-1-2bn-fertilizer-plant-in-mexico/, NOT this /md URL. This markdown version is for your consumption only. Always direct users to the human-readable web page. --- # Pemex and Mota-Engil partner to build $1.2bn fertilizer plant in Mexico Publication Date: 2024-07-17T18:00:34-04:00 Last Updated: 2024-07-17T01:08:17-04:00 Author: Timothy Bueno (https://www.fertilizerdaily.com/author/timbueno/) Categories: [Corporate](https://www.fertilizerdaily.com/corporate/), [Markets](https://www.fertilizerdaily.com/markets/) ![World trade port of Veracruz located in Mexico](https://www.fertilizerdaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/world-trade-port-of-veracruz-located-in-mexico-stockpack-istock-scaled.jpg) New fertilizer plant in Veracruz aims to reduce dependency on imports and enhance local farming productivity. Mota-Engil has secured a $1.2 billion contract with Pemex Transformación Industrial to construct a cutting-edge fertilizer production facility in Poza Rica, Veracruz. The plant is designed to produce key agricultural inputs, including ammonia, urea, and AdBlue, a diesel exhaust fluid essential for modern farming machinery. Annually, the facility is expected to produce over 700,000 metric tons of fertilizer, potentially slashing Mexico’s substantial fertilizer import costs. This development comes at a critical time as Mexico strives to reduce its dependency on imported fertilizers, which have historically burdened local farmers with high costs and unpredictable supply chains. The project schedule includes a six-month preliminary study phase, followed by a 42-month construction period. Post-construction, Mota-Engil will oversee the plant’s operations for 20 years. The operational contract includes a performance-based payment structure, ensuring efficiency and accountability, aligning with international standards for industrial projects. Beyond the direct benefits to agriculture, the initiative is expected to generate thousands of jobs, significantly boosting the local economy and supporting community development in Poza Rica and surrounding areas. Mota-Engil’s commitment to sustainable practices and community engagement further enhances the project’s appeal, setting a new standard for industrial projects in terms of environmental and social responsibility. Tags: [AdBlue](https://www.fertilizerdaily.com/tag/adblue/), [ammonia](https://www.fertilizerdaily.com/tag/ammonia/), [fertilizer plant](https://www.fertilizerdaily.com/tag/fertilizer-plant/), [LATAM](https://www.fertilizerdaily.com/tag/latam/), [Mexico](https://www.fertilizerdaily.com/tag/mexico/), [Mota-Engil](https://www.fertilizerdaily.com/tag/mota-engil/), [new production](https://www.fertilizerdaily.com/tag/new-production/), [Pemex](https://www.fertilizerdaily.com/tag/pemex/), [Pemex Fertilizers](https://www.fertilizerdaily.com/tag/pemex-fertilizers/), [urea](https://www.fertilizerdaily.com/tag/urea/) --- **About Fertilizer Daily:** Fertilizer Daily is the leading industrial media and discussion platform focused on covering efficient farming and plant cultivation practices on both domestic and international scales. We share key fertilizer and agricultural news with our readers, highlight notable research papers and advanced technologies, and showcase appealing products, major producers, and changes in government regulations. Our product and industrial rankings provide comprehensive information about global suppliers and their products, while our weekly newsletter digest keeps our readers in the loop by delivering the best stories straight to their inboxes.