EuroChem has launched one of the largest sulfuric acid production plants in Kazakhstan, marking a major milestone in its $1 billion-plus industrial investment programme in the country.
The new facility, located in the Zhambyl Region, has an annual design capacity of 800,000 tonnes, placing it among the biggest sulfuric acid plants in Kazakhstan. Its output will supply EuroChem’s under-construction chemical complex while also serving domestic demand.
The launch represents Phase II of EuroChem’s multi-stage development plan in Kazakhstan. Phase I delivered a phosphate ore mining and processing complex with capacity of 840,000 tonnes annually.
Phase III, scheduled for completion in 2027, will introduce a full chemical complex producing mineral fertilizers and industrial products. Once fully operational, total annual output across all phases is expected to exceed 1 million tonnes.
The project is being implemented under Kazakhstan’s Unified Industrialization Map and is positioned as a cornerstone of long-term industrial expansion in the region.
“The project is fully aligned with the strategic goals set by the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan to develop the manufacturing industry, diversify the economy and ensure the country’s economic self-sufficiency.
"The launch of high-tech production facilities serves as a prime example of strengthened industrial cooperation and strategic partnership between our nations. I am confident that once the project reaches it’s full capacity, it will make a substantial contribution to the economic development of Kazakhstan," said Yersaiyn Nagaspayev, Minister of Industry and Construction of the Republic of Kazakhstan.
When completed, the Zhambyl complex will become one of the few integrated full-cycle chemical production hubs in the world, combining extraction, processing and finished goods manufacturing in a single chain.
Its products are expected to reach markets across Kazakhstan, Central Asia, China and Europe, strengthening the region’s role in global industrial supply chains.
“The project implements state-of-the-art high-tech solutions that guarantee quality and safety. EuroChem intends to continue investing in the development of its production facilities and strengthening its partnership with the agro-industrial complex of Kazakhstan," said Igor Georgiadi, CEO of EuroChem Karatau.
The project is already delivering significant economic impact. Around 70 billion tenge in tax revenues have been generated during construction to date. Once fully completed, it is expected to create over 1,200 direct employment.
