Czech RepublicPart of AGROFERTagf-nitrogen.com
AGF Nitrogen, a.s. is a subholding company within the AGROFERT group, established on July 1, 2026, to coordinate the nitrogen-related activities of its European subsidiaries. Headquartered in Prague, Czech Republic, it oversees the production, distribution, and logistics of ammonia, nitrogen fertilizers, and related chemical products across multiple countries.
The company manages a network of manufacturing and trading entities in the Czech Republic (Lovochemie), Slovakia (Duslo and VUCHT), Germany (SKW Piesteritz), Austria and France (LAT Nitrogen), and the Netherlands (GreenChem and AGF Ammonia holding). Its portfolio includes anhydrous ammonia, urea, melamine, AdBlue, and industrial gases such as CO2 for food and medical applications.
AGF Nitrogen focuses on safe and reliable supply chains for agriculture, industry, energy, transportation, and healthcare sectors throughout Europe. As part of AGROFERT, one of Central Europe's largest industrial and agricultural conglomerates, it benefits from integrated operations in chemistry, agriculture, and logistics. The group positions itself as the second-largest producer of nitrogen fertilizers and products in Europe, emphasizing safety, quality, sustainability, and innovation in nitrogen technologies.
With operations spanning six countries and employing thousands through its subsidiaries, AGF Nitrogen plays a key role in supporting European food security and industrial needs while navigating challenges such as energy costs and environmental regulations.
After-tax profit was CZK 2.2bn in 2025; deliveries CZK 212.2bn; sustainability spending >CZK 2bn; 2026 investments targeted at ~CZK 17bn, incl. green projects and production lines.
New subholding launched 1 July 2026 to coordinate pan‑European nitrogen activities, pursue economies of scale and cost cuts; Petr Cingr named CEO; operations and staff not directly affected.
Includes a put/call on the remaining stake, exercisable by either party from two years after closing; deal is subject to competition clearance and routine closing steps.