What OCI Global does

OCI Global N.V. is a Dutch-domiciled producer and distributor of nitrogen-based fertilizers, ammonia, melamine, and hydrogen carrier products, headquartered in Amsterdam and listed on Euronext Amsterdam (ticker: OCI). The company operates large-scale nitrogen chemistry production anchored at the Geleen facility in the Netherlands (Brightlands), producing calcium ammonium nitrate (Nutramon/CAN, 27% N), urea ammonium nitrate (UAN, 28-32% N), nitrogen-sulphur integrated fertilizer (Dynamon, 24% N + 7% S), AdBlue diesel exhaust fluid, and melamine for industrial resin applications. Its proprietary low-carbon offering includes MelaminebyOCI Novo, an ISCC PLUS certified melamine produced with biogas for coatings, papers, textiles, and laminates, alongside blue and green ammonia variants as hydrogen carriers and the HyFuels green methanol product line for maritime and industrial decarbonization.

The business model is a B2B commodity chemicals and fertilizers producer selling directly to agricultural distributors, industrial customers, and large-scale fertilizer retailers through dedicated commercial teams and direct sales relationships, complemented by supply agreements with major agricultural cooperatives (e.g., RWZ in Germany) and industrial buyers. Pricing is negotiated contractually rather than publicly listed. Distribution leverages the Rotterdam ammonia terminal, the largest in the EU with 30,000-90,000 ton storage capacity, which was divested to AGROFERT in late 2025. The company has undergone substantial portfolio transformation between 2024-2026, completing the divestment of Iowa Fertilizer Company to Koch (USD 3.6 billion), Clean Ammonia to Woodside (USD 2.35 billion), the methanol business to Methanex (approximately USD 1.2 billion cash plus shares and assumed debt), and the Rotterdam ammonia terminal to AGROFERT (EUR 290 million), with cash returns to shareholders via extraordinary distributions of USD 3.31/share (September 2025) and USD 4.74/share (May 2025). The company is pursuing the Rembrandt II combination with Orascom Construction PLC to create a global infrastructure and investment platform, while NNS Holding (the Sawiris family vehicle, 50.13% shareholder) has launched a EUR 4.10/share voluntary all-cash public offer (June 2026) following Enterprise Chamber proceedings and leadership changes including Nassef Sawiris transitioning from Executive Chair to non-executive director.

Name

OCI Global

Legal name

OCI N.V.

Website

https://oci-global.com

Company type

Public

Founded year

2013

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

OCI Global is a Dutch-listed producer and distributor of nitrogen-based fertilizers (Nutramon, UAN, Dynamon), ammonia, melamine, AdBlue, and hydrogen-carrier products serving European agricultural distributors, industrial chemical buyers, and low-carbon application markets following a major divestment-driven strategic transformation.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Nitrogen Fertilizers and Industrial Chemicals

NAICS

Nitrogenous Fertilizer Manufacturing (325311), Pesticide, Fertilizer, and Other Agricultural Chemical Manufacturing (3253), Chemical and Allied Products Merchant Wholesalers (4246)

SIC

Industrial Organic Chemicals (2860), Wholesale-Chemicals & Allied Products (5160)

akta.pro primary industry

Nitrogen Fertilizers (Ammonia/Urea/UAN) (IMAEAEAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

Nitrogen Fertilizers (Ammonia, Urea, UAN, Ammonium Nitrate/Sulfate) (AFABABAA)

Keywords

• Nitrogen fertilizers
• Ammonia production
• Agricultural chemicals
• Industrial melamine
• Low-carbon methanol

Headquarters

HQ city

Amsterdam

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Infrastructure, Personnel, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. European Nitrogen Operations: Continuing operations segment consisting of European nitrogen fertilizer production and distribution, including ammonia, UAN, CAN, and melamine products sold to agricultural and industrial customers
2. Divested Businesses (completed): OCI completed major divestments including methanol business to Methanex ($1.6B), Clean Ammonia to Woodside ($2.35B), ammonia distribution to AGROFERT, and Fertiglobe stake. These generated significant cash proceeds and returned capital to shareholders through extraordinary distributions.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

OCI Global is a European producer and distributor of nitrogen-based crop nutrients and industrial chemicals, manufacturing calcium ammonium nitrate (Nutramon/CAN), UAN solutions, sulphur-containing CAN (Dynamon), ammonia, melamine, AdBlue diesel exhaust fluid, and low-carbon methanol (HyFuels). The company serves agricultural distributors, cooperatives, and industrial customers across Europe, the Americas, and Africa from production sites primarily in the Netherlands (Geleen), with downstream distribution through a Rotterdam ammonia terminal and partner networks.

Product overview

OCI Global is a leading European producer and distributor of nitrogen-based fertilizers and chemical products. The company operates as a single unified product portfolio encompassing agricultural solutions (Nutramon/CAN, UAN, Dynamon, AdBlue®), industrial chemicals (ammonia, melamine, methanol), and low-carbon alternatives (HyFuels green methanol, MelaminebyOCI™ Novo). The product portfolio centers on nitrogen chemistry with applications in agriculture (fertilizers), transport (AdBlue® diesel exhaust fluid), and energy/industrial sectors (ammonia as hydrogen carrier, green methanol for maritime fuels).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Nutramon: Calcium ammonium nitrate (CAN) fertilizer product for agricultural use.
• UAN
• Dynamon
• AdBlue
• MelaminebyOCI Novo
• HyFuels

Products and services

• Nutramon (CAN) Calcium ammonium nitrate fertilizer produced at OCI's Geleen facility in the Netherlands, sold to agricultural distributors and cooperatives across Europe for use on arable crops and grassland.
• UAN (Urea Ammonium Nitrate Solution) Liquid nitrogen fertilizer produced at OCI's European facilities, sold in bulk to agricultural distributors and large farm operations.
• Dynamon (CAN + S) Nitrogen-sulphur compound fertilizer combining calcium ammonium nitrate with sulphur, marketed to European agricultural customers seeking combined nutrient applications.
• AdBlue Diesel exhaust fluid (aqueous urea solution 32.5%) manufactured at OCI's European sites for use in SCR (selective catalytic reduction) systems of commercial vehicles, sold to logistics operators, truck fleets, and automotive aftermarket distributors.
• Ammonia Anhydrous ammonia produced at OCI Nitrogen's Geleen facility in the Netherlands and distributed via the Rotterdam ammonia terminal (the largest independent ammonia terminal in Europe), sold to industrial customers for downstream chemical production.
• Melamine Industrial-grade melamine produced in the Netherlands, sold to manufacturers of laminates, engineered wood panels, plastics, coatings, and adhesives for construction and consumer goods applications.
• MelaminebyOCI Novo Low-carbon melamine grade produced using carbon capture and renewable/biogas-based feedstocks, marketed to industrial buyers seeking lower-emission alternatives to conventional melamine for laminates and engineered wood.
• HyFuels Green Methanol Low-carbon and green methanol produced from captured CO2 and renewable hydrogen, marketed to the marine shipping sector as a sustainable bunker fuel alternative and to industrial customers as a green chemical feedstock.

Quantifiable outcome

• Today, mineral-based fertilizers account for 50% of global food production
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Prefere ResinsminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 15 April 2026Partnership to accelerate decarbonization in the chemical industry by introducing MelaminebyOCI™ Novo, a low-carbon melamine produced with biogas that is ISCC PLUS certified. The product replaces conventional natural gas-based melamine for use in resins for coatings, papers, textiles, and laminates.
• Woodside Energy GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 26 March 2026Woodside assumed operational control of the Beaumont New Ammonia facility in southeast Texas following completion of performance testing and handover from OCI Global. The facility has production and export capacity of up to 1.1 million tonnes per annum of ammonia, acquired for approximately $2.35 billion.
• AGROFERTcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 26 November 2025OCI Global agreed to sell 50% of Nitrogen Intermediate Holding B.V. (owning OCI Nitrogen) to AGROFERT for €55 million initial consideration (50% of EUR 110 million enterprise value), with completion expected H2 2027. AGROFERT will assume operational control including majority board representation while OCI retains 50% economic interest. A put/call option for the remaining 50% is exercisable from H2 2029 at 7x EBITDA multiple.
• Orascom Construction PLCcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 23 September 2025OCI Global and Orascom Construction are exploring a potential cross-border merger (Rembrandt II) to create a global infrastructure and investment platform. The combined entity would target sectors including digital, aviation, power, water, and transport across US, Egypt, GCC, and Europe, with OCI Global delisting from Euronext Amsterdam.
• Methanex CorporationcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 27 June 2025Methanex completed acquisition of OCI Global's international methanol business for approximately $1.2 billion in cash, issuance of 9.9 million Methanex shares, and assumption of ~$450 million in debt/leases. The transaction included two world-scale Beaumont, Texas facilities, low-carbon methanol business, and an idled Netherlands methanol facility.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves13 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Yara International: Norwegian-based global nitrogen fertilizer leader producing ammonia, UAN, CAN, and compound fertilizers for agricultural and industrial customers. Directly comparable to OCI's European nitrogen franchise, with similar product portfolio, customer base, and exposure to natural gas feedstock costs.
• CF Industries: US-based nitrogen fertilizer producer and one of the largest manufacturers of ammonia, urea, and UAN globally. Directly comparable as a major nitrogen-focused producer competing in the same global commodity nitrogen market.
• Nutrien: World's largest fertilizer producer with significant nitrogen manufacturing operations across North America and globally. Comparable through its nitrogen segment (ammonia, urea, UAN) serving agricultural distributors, similar to OCI's European nitrogen model.
• K+S AG: German-based fertilizer and salt producer with European operations producing nitrogen and specialty fertilizers for agricultural customers. Directly comparable as a European-headquartered fertilizer producer competing in overlapping markets.
• ICL Group: Israel-based specialty fertilizer and chemical producer with operations spanning specialty plant nutrition, potash, phosphate, and industrial chemicals. Comparable as a diversified fertilizer and specialty chemical producer serving global agricultural markets.

Emerging players

• Methanex Corporation: World's largest methanol producer, which acquired OCI's methanol business in 2025. Comparable as a participant in OCI's methanol value chain and through overlapping decarbonization initiatives (green methanol for maritime fuels).
• Woodside Energy Group: Australian energy major that acquired OCI Clean Ammonia for $2.35B and operates the 1.1 million tonnes/year Beaumont ammonia facility. Comparable through its clean/low-carbon ammonia positioning targeting the same hydrogen carrier market OCI addressed.

Broad incumbents

• BASF: German-headquartered global chemical giant producing fertilizers, agricultural solutions, and industrial chemicals including melamine and ammonia derivatives. Comparable through overlapping product portfolios (melamine, nitrogen derivatives) but operates as a much broader chemical conglomerate.
• Linde plc: Global industrial gas major producing hydrogen, ammonia, and clean energy solutions. Comparable through its hydrogen carrier (ammonia) business and clean fuel initiatives targeting the same decarbonization customer base as OCI's HyFuels portfolio.
• Air Products and Chemicals: US-based industrial gas and hydrogen company with major clean ammonia and hydrogen projects globally. Comparable through its blue/green ammonia production and hydrogen carrier strategy, addressing the same maritime and industrial decarbonization market as OCI's low-carbon products.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• Facebookfacebook.com/ocinitrogen

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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