FAFEN-BA

Brazil

Fábrica de Fertilizantes Nitrogenados na Bahia (FAFEN-BA) is a nitrogen fertilizer production facility located in Brazil. It resumed operations in January following a R$100 million investment and currently operates at approximately 90% of its capacity.

The plant produces about 1,300 tonnes per day of urea and 1,300 tonnes per day of ammonia, along with 178 tonnes per day of Automotive Liquid Reducing Agent (ARLA 32). It supplies roughly 5% of Brazil's fertilizer demand.

Also known as Bahia Nitrogen Fertilizer Plant.

Latest news on FAFEN-BA

14 May 2026
Petrobras restarts fertilizer production at Fafen-BA

Plant resumed operations after R$100M investment, running at 90% capacity and meeting ~5% of national fertilizer demand. Plans include E&P, biodiesel, waste-oil programs and cultural funds.