Pupuk Indonesia explores cooperation with Russia

Pupuk Indonesia is exploring a strategic partnership with Russia to develop the Nakhodka Fertilizer Plant Phase 2, a large-scale ammonia and urea production facility in Primorsky Krai.

The Indonesian state-owned fertilizer company signed a memorandum of understanding with JSC Ruschem in Vladivostok on Sept. 3, 2026, during the 11th Eastern Economic Forum. The agreement launches a joint study rather than finalizing an investment.

Pupuk Indonesia chief executive Rahmad Pribadi said the study could broaden alternative production and supply sources and make Indonesia’s fertilizer supply chain more resilient. He also pointed to potential access to gas-based ammonia and urea production with competitive and environmentally friendly raw-material costs.

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This study partnership is one of Pupuk Indonesia’s long-term strategic options to secure access to raw materials and global production capacity.

“This study partnership is one of Pupuk Indonesia’s long-term strategic options to secure access to raw materials and global production capacity,” Rahmad said. He added that the effort followed guidance from Danantara to strengthen national food security while expanding the company’s role in the global fertilizer industry.

Investment and Downstreaming Minister and Danantara chief executive Rosan P. Roeslani described the initiative as a concrete follow-up to a meeting between Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto and Russian President Vladimir Putin during the forum. “Pupuk Indonesia’s performance is improving and becoming more efficient, so it has enormous potential to invest in Vladivostok and with Russian partners,” Rosan said.

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Pupuk Indonesia’s performance is improving and becoming more efficient, so it has enormous potential to invest in Vladivostok and with Russian partners.