Lithuania has two large factories producing ammonium and phosphates.

Omissions

• The MEP did not name the two factories. They are AB Achema (Jonava) and AB Lifosa (Kėdainiai).
• The claim could be interpreted as both factories producing both ammonium and phosphates. In reality, Achema specialises in nitrogen/ammonium-based products while Lifosa specialises in phosphate-based products, though Lifosa also produces diammonium phosphate which contains ammonium.
• No specific time period or production data was cited by the MEP.

Sources

• PrimaryAB Achema corporate websiteAchema is a leading producer of nitrogen fertilizers and chemical products in Lithuania and the Baltic states. Annual fertilizer production accounts to about 2.0 million tonnes. Achema is mainly engaged in nitrogen fertilizer, ammonia, and related chemical products.
• PrimaryAB Lifosa corporate websiteAB Lifosa is one of the largest and most modern fertilizer manufacturers in Europe. The company is situated in Kėdainiai, the geographical center of Lithuania.
• PrimaryLifosa timeline pageAfter renovation of the ammophos plant, AB Lifosa started producing more valuable fertilizer diammonium phosphate and built a modern 40,000 tonne production facility.
• SecondaryBC Insight (CRU Group)Lithuanian fertilizer plant Achema has announced the suspension of ammonia production. The facility has been operating at reduced capacity since 2021.