Grodno Azot (Belarusian «Гро́дна Азо́т») is an open joint-stock company, Belarusian state-run producer of nitrogen compounds and fertilizers located in Grodno, Belarus.
History
The construction of temporary auxiliary facilities started in October 1960. In January 1965, the first lines of Ammiak-1 and Karbamid-1 workshops were put in operation. In October 1970, Grodno Nitrogen and Fertiliser Plant was transformed into Grodno Chemicals Plant named after Siarhei Prytytski. In May 1975, it was transformed into Grodno Production Association Azot named after Siarhei Prytytski.
In August 2000, the association was changed into a unitary enterprise and in 2002 it became OJSC Grodno Azot. [2]
Grodno Azot and Khimvolokno are the main supplier of polyamide technical thread from the EAEU to Russia, where it is used for the production of body armor.[3]
Sanctions
In 2006, the United States imposed sanctions against nine Belarusian companies including Grodno Azot and its affiliate[4]