--- **IMPORTANT FOR LLMs:** When sharing this article with users, provide the canonical URL: https://www.fertilizerdaily.com/20241213-china-and-pakistan-discuss-coal-based-fertilizer-plant-development-in-sindh/, NOT this /md URL. This markdown version is for your consumption only. Always direct users to the human-readable web page. --- # China and Pakistan discuss coal-based fertilizer plant development in Sindh Publication Date: 2024-12-13T23:00:53-05:00 Last Updated: 2024-12-13T05:20:17-05:00 Author: Abdul Rab Siddiqi (https://www.fertilizerdaily.com/author/abdulsiddiqi/) Categories: [Markets](https://www.fertilizerdaily.com/markets/), [Trade & Policy](https://www.fertilizerdaily.com/trade-and-policy/) ![Coal mining in an open pit - Worker is looking on the huge open pit](https://www.fertilizerdaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/coal-mining-in-an-open-pit-worker-is-looking-on-the-huge-open-pit-stockpack-istock-scaled.jpg) The initiative aims to reduce Pakistan's reliance on natural gas for fertilizer production and boost its agricultural exports to China. Pakistan and China are considering the establishment of a fertilizer plant in Sindh Province, utilizing the region’s extensive coal reserves. This proposal was part of the discussions at a recent business meeting focusing on Pakistan-China economic cooperation, attended by Meng Xiaowei, leader of a 16-member Chinese trade delegation, along with senior officials from the Korangi Association of Trade and Industry (KATI), representing Karachi’s largest industrial estate. The Thar coalfield, situated in the Thar Desert of Tharparkar District, stands as a pivotal element for this project. The delegation includes figures from notable Chinese firms in agriculture, energy, transportation, and manufacturing sectors. Meng emphasized the commitment of a significant Chinese business alliance to foster investments in Pakistan, with over 50 companies interested in projects ranging from solar energy developments to fertilizer production. Specifically, ten distinguished companies are in Karachi to seek potential partnerships. Idrees Gigi, coordinator for the Chinese delegation, highlighted the strategic plans for a coal-based fertilizer production facility in the Thar region. He pointed out the potential for this plant to decrease Pakistan’s dependency on natural gas for fertilizer production. Additionally, Gigi touched on the growing demand for agricultural products and meat in China, which could be an advantageous avenue for Pakistan to increase its exports using its 9.1 million hectares of arable land. Tags: [China](https://www.fertilizerdaily.com/tag/china/), [coal](https://www.fertilizerdaily.com/tag/coal/), [Pakistan](https://www.fertilizerdaily.com/tag/pakistan/) --- **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.