Engro’s 1.3 Million-Ton Urea Plant Back Online

Engro Fertilizers Limited has resumed operations at its EnVen urea plant after completing scheduled maintenance, restoring production at one of the company’s major fertilizer facilities.

The company informed the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) that operations at the plant successfully restarted on September 19 following the completion of the planned maintenance activities.

The EnVen Plant has an annual production capacity of around 1.3 million tons of urea, making its operational status important for Engro Fertilizers and Pakistan’s fertilizer supply chain.

According to the company’s notice, the maintenance work was completed as scheduled and the plant returned to operations after the necessary activities were carried out.

The restart means production activities at the facility can resume following the temporary maintenance shutdown. The plant’s return to service also restores its contribution to Engro Fertilizers’ overall urea production capacity.

Engro Fertilizers is one of Pakistan’s major fertilizer companies, with urea production playing an important role in meeting the needs of the country’s agriculture sector. Urea is widely used by farmers to support crop growth and improve agricultural productivity.

Planned maintenance is an important part of operating large-scale industrial facilities because it allows companies to inspect equipment, perform necessary servicing and address operational requirements before returning plants to normal production.

For the fertilizer market, the return of a major production facility can be relevant to overall supply conditions. The impact on production and availability, however, will depend on operating levels and broader market conditions.

The company’s notification to the Pakistan Stock Exchange provides investors with an update on the operational status of the EnVen Plant. With maintenance completed, the facility is now back online and able to continue its production activities.

The development also comes amid continued attention to Pakistan’s fertilizer sector, where domestic production and supply availability remain important for farmers and the wider agricultural economy.

Engro Fertilizers’ EnVen Plant is located at the company’s fertilizer complex in Daharki, Sindh, and has been a significant part of its urea manufacturing operations.

The resumption of operations on September 19 marks the completion of the scheduled maintenance period. Investors and industry stakeholders will continue to monitor the plant’s performance and the company’s subsequent production updates.

For now, Engro Fertilizers has confirmed that the EnVen Plant has successfully returned to operations after the planned maintenance work, bringing its approximately 1.3-million-ton annual urea production capacity back online.