The construction of a new urea fertilizer complex in Kiyanly, Turkmenistan, is set to establish a regional landmark in the effort to mitigate climate change.
According to Eisaku ITO, President and CEO of Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. (MHI), the Kiyanly plant will feature the first commercial operating CO₂ capture facility in Central Asia, positioning
Turkmenistan as a leader in regional decarbonization. He told about this during his remarks at the plenary session of the CIET 2025 International Conference in Awaza, Turkmenistan.
MHI, in partnership with GAP Insaat and supported by Mitsubishi Corporation, has been entrusted with the construction of the new urea fertilizer complex, which is scheduled for completion by 2030.
Central Asia’s Decarbonization Pioneer
The core of this groundbreaking environmental initiative is MHI’s world-leading CO₂ capture technology. As Mr. Ito noted, “Mitsubishi Heavy Industries has a world leading CO2 capture technology, and we will implement it to the new urea fertilizer complex in Kiyanly. Since we delivered its first unit in 1999, it has been keeping stable operation over 25 years”.
MHI holds a commanding 70% global market share in this technology.
The application of this proven system at the Kiyanly complex marks a significant milestone. It will represent the first commercial operating CO₂ capture facility in the entire Central Asian region.
By implementing MHI’s advanced technology, the Kiyanly plant will not only boost Turkmenistan’s industrial capacity but also set a new environmental standard for the energy and chemical sectors across Central Asia. MHI affirmed its commitment to continue supporting the development and progress of Turkmenistan. ///nCa, 3 November 2025