Yara Babrala Plant
The Yara Babrala Plant, located in the Sambhal district of Uttar Pradesh, is one of India’s most sustainable urea manufacturing facilities among plants of a similar vintage. The plant produces neem-coated urea, supporting a reliable supply of nitrogen fertilizers for India’s farming community, particularly across northern regions.
Yara International acquired the state-of-the-art fertilizer complex on 12 January 2018 through the acquisition of the fertilizer business of Tata Chemicals for USD 421 million. This marked India’s first and largest stand-alone foreign direct investment in the fertilizer sector, reinforcing Yara’s long-term commitment to Indian agriculture and sustainable crop nutrition. The Babrala facility is designed with modern manufacturing processes and advanced operational systems, reflecting Yara’s focus on efficiency, innovation, and sustainability in fertilizer production.
Production
The Babrala complex includes advanced ammonia and urea production units designed by globally recognized technology providers. The Ammonia Plant is designed by M/S Haldor Topsoe of Denmark with a production capacity of 660,000 MTPA. The Urea Plant is designed by M/S Snam Progetti of Italy with production capacity of 1,155,000 MTPA.
The plant operates an integrated ammonia–urea production process. Natural gas is supplied via the HBJ Pipeline, operated by GAIL (India) Limited, and serves as both feedstock and fuel.Hydrogen derived from natural gas reacts with nitrogen from the air through catalytic processes to produce ammonia. The ammonia then reacts with carbon dioxide under high pressure to produce urea, which is further processed into prilled or granulated form for agricultural use. This integrated system ensures efficient resource utilisation and supports large-scale fertiliser production.
Major Markets
The fertilisers produced at the Babrala plant serve key agricultural markets across northern and eastern India. The products support farmers in states such as Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Bihar, West Bengal, Punjab, and Haryana, where crops such as wheat, rice, maize, and sugarcane require reliable nitrogen nutrition. Through this distribution network, the plant plays an important role in supporting regional agricultural productivity and food security.
Distribution
The plant manufactures 100% neem-coated urea, marketed as Bharat Urea. The Department of Fertilisers under the Ministry of Chemicals & Fertilisers, Govt. of India, regulates the manufacture, distribution and pricing of Urea. Product specifications and packaging are governed by Fertiliser Control Order (FCO). Urea production and distribution are also regulated under Essential Commodities Act (ECA) through allocations made by Department of Fertilisers. The Fertiliser Industry Coordination Committee (FICC) conducts periodic reviews and audits of operating data to fix the retention price for the product. Currently, 100% neem-coated urea is produced at the plant in compliance with FCO norms. Based on state-wise demand, the government allocates supply to fertilizer manufacturers for distribution across the country. Dispatch from the plant is carried out through rail and road transport, optimized for efficient logistics.
Certifications
The Babrala Plant is certified under ISO 14001, underscoring our commitment to adhering to international standards of environmental performance. Additionally, we uphold the principles of Business Social Compliance Initiative Environmental Standards (BSC-ES) and Responsible Care (RC-14001), further demonstrating our dedication to environmental responsibility and continuous improvement.
The organization contributes to a shared vision, mission, and values, aligned with Yara’s global purpose of responsibly feeding the world while protecting the planet.
