Profertil produces roughly 1.3 million tons of urea and 790,000 tons of ammonia annually, supplying approximately 60% of Argentina’s urea market. Its main industrial facility is strategically located in Bahía Blanca’s petrochemical complex, enabling competitive access to natural gas and electricity, a key factor in its sector-leading efficiency. The company also operates administrative and logistical hubs across key Argentine provinces to ensure nationwide distribution. Adecoagro CEO Mariano Bosch highlighted the importance of transforming gas into vital agricultural inputs, while ACA’s general manager Ricardo Wlasicsuk emphasized the strategic integration of production and distribution channels to better serve cooperative members and the agroindustry.
The divestment aligns with YPF’s Plan 4×4 strategy to consolidate its portfolio by divesting non-core assets and focusing investments on the shale gas and oil development at Vaca Muerta. Recent asset acquisitions in Neuquén, including Sierra Chata, Rincón de la Ceniza, and La Escalonada, complement this focus. YPF CEO Horacio Marín indicated that proceeds from the sale will act as financial hedges against potential oil price volatility expected in 2026. Additionally, YPF announced ongoing infrastructure projects such as a new export pipeline from the Atlantic to facilitate increasing production volumes, and new commercial agreements, including a partnership with McDonald’s for fuel sales.
The transaction signifies a structural shift in Argentina’s fertilizer industry, transferring control from international and state-owned companies to domestic agribusiness and cooperative interests, potentially enhancing local supply chain resilience and sector competitiveness.
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