Hindustan Urvarak & Rasayan Ltd.’s (HURL) Barauni urea plant started production on Oct. 18 after a major renovation, according to India Blooms News Service, citing a statement by the Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers. Capacity is put at 1.27 million mt/y.
In 2019, India announced plans to revive five urea plants, each with a capacity of 1.27 million mt/y for a total capacity of 6.35 million mt/y (GM June 21, 2019). According to the latest report, the Gorakhpur urea plant was commissioned in December 2021 and the Sindri plant is likely up shortly. The Ramagundam plant is also up, with the Talcher revival expected to be the last of the five to return to production.