Genesis Fertilizers has signed a Front-End Engineering Design (FEED) agreement with DL Engineering & Construction (DL E&C), a South Korean global leader in engineering and construction. This agreement advances Genesis Fertilizers' plan to finance, design, and construct Canada's first proposed low-carbon nitrogen fertilizer facility, ensuring a reliable, stable supply for its farmer-owners.

DL E&C's expertise in world-class fertilizer plant design reinforces Genesis Fertilizers' commitment to excellence. Their successful completion of the Ma'aden Ammonia III project in Saudi Arabia, the largest commercial production capacity per train globally, exemplifies their ability to deliver complex projects on time and under budget, even during the challenges of the COVID era.

The FEED phase establishes the essential technical and design groundwork for safe and efficient facility construction. DL E&C is set to collaborate with Canada's PCL Construction to ensure quality, safety, and efficiency throughout preconstruction. Together, they aim to create a comprehensive blueprint that integrates advanced carbon capture technology, targeting the sequestration of up to 1 million metric tonnes of CO₂ annually.

"Our partnership with Genesis Fertilizers reflects our dedication to advancing sustainable innovation in construction," said Jae Ho Yoo, Chief Executive, Plant Division of DL E&C. "Leveraging our expertise in world-class fertilizer plant design, we are honoured to contribute to this transformative project for Canada's agricultural future."

"This FEED agreement is a monumental step in our journey to deliver sustainable, low-carbon fertilizer for Western Canadian farmers," said Jason Mann, CEO of Genesis Fertilizers. "Thanks to years of planning, and support from our farming community, we now have a clear path forward for the design of the facility. While there is still work to do to finance and construct a cutting-edge fertilizer plant, we are excited to collaborate with DL E&C and PCL Construction to make this vision a reality and bring lasting benefits to Canadian agriculture."

The FEED phase is scheduled to begin this December, setting defined timelines for the project. With commercial operations targeted to commence by 2029, Genesis Fertilizers will provide regular updates as we work toward revolutionizing fertilizer production in Western Canada.