According to research by consulting firm GlobalData, global ammonia capacity will see a major growth spurt over the next five years -- going from a capacity of 225.3 million tons per annum in 2015 to 271 mtpa by 2020

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It represents another major market for natural gas, which is a feedstock needed to produce ammonia, a key component of fertilizer. The GlobalData research shows that the US and Iran will lead this expansion. GlobalData said the US has 15 planned ammonia projects adding about 8.3 mtpa by 2020 representing more than $3.47 billion in capital spending through 2020. The top two companies leading this charge are CF Industries Holdings and Incitec Pivot.