QAFCO - the world's largest ammonia and urea producer

摘要

Qatar Fertilizer Company (QAFCO) (was incorporated in 1969 as a Joint venture between the govern- ment of Qatar, Norsk Hydro of Norway, Davy Power Gas and Hambros Bank to produce ammonia and urea by utilising Qatar's gas resources. Ownership of the company today is shared between Industries Qatar as 75% shareholder and Yara International (successor to Norsk Hydro in the fertilizer sector) with 25%. QAFCO's inception was the first significant step in Qatar's industrial diversification programme.