Achema
A major Lithuanian producer of nitrogen fertilizers and chemical products.
Last updated August 31, 2026
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Overview
Achema is a chemical company headquartered in Jonava, Lithuania. Its core business is the production of nitrogen fertilizers and related basic chemicals, with a product portfolio that includes fertilizers as well as ammonia and nitric-acid-related products. The company is part of Achemos Group and serves agricultural and industrial customers in Lithuania and European markets.
History
Achema is a major chemical enterprise in the Jonava area of Lithuania. Its business is built around nitrogen fertilizers and related basic chemicals, including products associated with ammonia and nitric-acid production. Over time, the company developed a portfolio serving both agricultural and industrial customers and became part of Achemos Group. Its operations are connected with Lithuania’s agricultural-input supply and the wider European fertilizer market. Specific founding, expansion, and management milestones are not included here because they could not be verified from the available material.
Products and positioning
Achema is positioned as a large-scale Baltic chemical and fertilizer producer serving agricultural and industrial customers. Its competitive identity is based on manufacturing scale, an integrated industrial site, regional importance, and access to cogeneration and chemical-production infrastructure. The business is also strongly exposed to natural-gas prices and energy security.
fertilizer
Nitrogen fertilizers
One of Achema’s core product lines, supplying fertilizers in which nitrogen is the principal nutrient for agricultural customers.
fertilizer
Compound fertilizers
A fertilizer line combining multiple primary nutrients for agricultural use and forming part of Achema’s fertilizer business.
fertilizer
Urea
A urea-based nitrogen fertilizer product used primarily in agriculture.
fertilizer
Ammonium nitrate
An ammonium-nitrate nitrogen fertilizer serving the agricultural-input market.
industrial chemical
Ammonia
A basic chemical used in fertilizer production and other chemical applications within Achema’s nitrogen-chemicals system.
industrial chemical
Nitric acid
A basic chemical associated with nitrogen-fertilizer manufacturing and industrial chemical applications.
Controversies
1989
1989 ammonia leak and fertilizer-warehouse fire
A rupture at the former Azotas fertilizer factory released approximately 7,500 tonnes of liquid ammonia. A subsequent fire at fertilizer storage facilities produced a toxic cloud and caused deaths, disabilities, and widespread exposure in surrounding areas.
1989
Azotas ammonia leak and fertilizer fire
On 20 March 1989, a liquid-ammonia tank ruptured at the former Azotas fertilizer factory. The release was followed by a fire in fertilizer warehouses and the spread of a large toxic cloud. Seven people died, 29 became disabled, and other residents experienced serious respiratory and cardiac effects. The incident is the most significant safety and environmental disaster associated with the Achema site.
Recent events
- 2022
Achema suspended production because of energy costs[2]
Other · Pricing
Production was suspended in September 2022, resumed briefly in early November, and was halted again in December as natural-gas costs remained too high.
- 2022
Achema changed natural-gas suppliers after geopolitical disruption[2]
Regulation · Other
Following sanctions and supply disruption associated with Russia's invasion of Ukraine, the company shifted gas sourcing away from Russia toward suppliers and routes involving several Western and Central European countries and the United States.
- 2022
Achema reported higher revenue but lower profit[2]
Other · Pricing
Revenue was reported at 937.2 million euros, while profit fell to 36.1 million euros amid high energy costs and operational disruption.
- 2021
Achema reduced operations amid high natural-gas prices[2]
Other · Pricing
The company scaled back production during a period of sharply higher natural-gas prices, retaining ammonia production while reducing other operations.
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