CF Industries

About

CF Industries Holdings, Inc. is a leading global manufacturer of hydrogen and nitrogen products, primarily for use in agriculture and industrial applications. Headquartered in Northbrook, Illinois, USA, the company is best known as one of the world’s largest producers of anhydrous ammonia and ammonia-derived nitrogen products, which are key components in nitrogen-based fertilizers that help support global food production. CF Industries also focuses on sustainability and decarbonization initiatives, aiming to reduce greenhouse gas emissions while advancing the use of low-carbon nitrogen solutions.

Founded in 1946 as the Central Farmers Fertilizer Company, the business has evolved over decades to become a major supplier of ammonia, urea, urea ammonium nitrate (UAN), and ammonium nitrate products across North America, Canada, and the United Kingdom, supported by an extensive manufacturing and distribution network. Its products serve agricultural markets and other industrial sectors, including emissions control and clean energy applications.

Products and Services

Core products and offerings include:

• Ammonia – Base nitrogen product (anhydrous ammonia) and the primary feedstock for nitrogen fertilizer production.
• Granular Urea – Dry, high-nitrogen fertilizer (approximately 46% nitrogen) used widely in agriculture.
• Urea Ammonium Nitrate (UAN) – Liquid nitrogen fertilizer with multiple forms of nitrogen uptake and suitability for fertigation.
• Ammonium Nitrate – Nitrogen fertilizer containing ammonium and nitrate forms of nitrogen.
• Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) – Used in emissions control for diesel vehicles, reducing NOx emissions through selective catalytic reduction.
• Other Industrial Chemicals – Including nitric acid and urea liquor, which support both fertilizer manufacturing and industrial applications.
• Decarbonized Nitrogen Solutions – Ongoing initiatives to develop low-carbon and clean energy uses for ammonia and nitrogen products as part of sustainability strategies.

CF Industries’ products help support crop nutrition to increase agricultural yields while also contributing to emissions abatement and industrial processes, reflecting a broad portfolio that goes beyond traditional fertilizer manufacturing.

Contacts

Address: CF Industries Holdings, Inc., 2375 Waterview Drive, Northbrook, Illinois 60062, USA