Source: fueled.gy

Guyana is assessing proposals for an ammonia and urea manufacturing facility as it moves to expand the industrial use of its natural gas resources beyond electricity generation.

The ammonia and urea plant represents one of two gas-related projects the government is currently reviewing, alongside the Guyana Gas Bottling and Logistics Company. Both ventures are expected to receive awards in the second half of 2026, according to the Ministry of Finance’s Mid-Year Report.

Strategic Alignment with Agriculture and Energy Goals

The proposed plant positions Guyana at the intersection of two major national priorities: leveraging natural resources to develop new industries and reducing the country’s vulnerability to international commodity price shocks. Ammonia and urea are essential fertilizer inputs, making the facility directly relevant to Guyana’s agricultural expansion plans and efforts to lower domestic production costs.

This timing is significant, as global fertilizer prices faced disruption during the first half of 2026 due to geopolitical tensions. A domestic production capacity could insulate Guyana’s farming sector from such volatility.

Broader Gas Strategy

The ammonia and urea project complements Guyana’s Gas-to-Energy initiative. Phase I of that program is expected to bring its first gas turbine online by the end of 2026, with the combined-cycle plant completing in the first half of 2027. A second phase would add another 300 megawatts of gas-fired generation.

The government is considering full responsibility for the design, engineering, construction, and operation of the ammonia and urea facility—not simply a supply arrangement. However, specifics on production capacity, location, investment costs, and ownership structure remain undisclosed.