Asunción, Agencia IP.- Paraguay is taking a historic step toward sustainable industrialization and international projection with the announcement of ATOME PLC’s final investment decision (FID) to build the world’s first industrial-scale organic fertilizer plant, to be located in Villeta.

The project entails a total investment of US$665 million, combining debt and equity financing, thereby consolidating Paraguay as a strategic destination for high-impact industrial investments and positioning it at the forefront of the global energy transition.

The plant will have an annual production capacity of 260,000 tons of low-carbon nitrogen fertilizers and will become a model that can be replicated worldwide. Construction is scheduled to begin following shareholder approval in May 2026, with full operation expected before October 2029.

One of the project’s most innovative aspects is that it will operate using 100% renewable hydroelectric power, decoupling fertilizer production from fossil fuels. This approach will reduce CO2 equivalent emissions by up to 500,000 tons per year, contributing to the fight against climate change and strengthening global food security.

The project is backed by major international organizations, including the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) through IDB Invest, the International Finance Corporation (IFC), and the European Investment Bank (EIB), as well as private investors led by Hy24, a company specializing in clean hydrogen. Locally, Sudameris Bank is also participating, solidifying a public-private partnership with a global reach.

The project also includes a long-term commercial agreement with the Norwegian company Yara International, which will purchase all production for 10 years, thereby guaranteeing its access to international markets.

Authorities and industry leaders agree that this initiative represents a milestone for Paraguay, not only because of the scale of the investment but also because of its impact on job creation, industrial development, and the diversification of the economy toward higher-value-added sectors.

This undertaking will strengthen the country’s position in the Mercosur market, the world’s largest importer of fertilizers, and provide a sustainable, resilient solution to international price volatility.

With this project, Paraguay consolidates its position as a key player in the production of strategic inputs for global agriculture, demonstrating that it can attract large-scale investments based on clean energy and with high export potential.

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