OCP Nutricrops announces a strategic investment to increase fertilizer production capacity by 9 million tonnes by 2028

• OCP Nutricrops is leveraging the Strategic Program Mzinda-Meskala (SP2M) to develop new mining and industrial hubs in Mzinda (Youssoufia) and Meskala (Essaouira).
• This program strengthens OCP Nutricrops’ vision and leadership in customized fertilizer production while aligning with the OCP Group’s strategic sustainability objectives.

OCP Nutricrops, a subsidiary of the OCP Group and a leader in the phosphate-based fertilizer market, is announcing a strategic investment to reinforce its production capacity with the creation of two new mining and industrial axes: Mzinda and Meskala. These hubs, combining cutting-edge technology and sustainability, will gradually increase fertilizer production capacity by 9 million tons by 2028 (notably TSP and TSP+), with 4.5 million tons operational as early as 2026. This project is part of the Strategic Program Mzinda-Meskala (SP2M) program, which aims to significantly expand the Group’s production capabilities while strengthening its competitiveness and commitment to carbon neutrality by 2040.

Cutting-edge technologies for flexible and sustainable production

The Mzinda and Meskala clusters embody a new generation of industrial sites, combining advanced Industry 5.0 technologies, artificial intelligence and automated production processes. These complexes, designed to run exclusively on renewable energies (solar and wind), and using unconventional water via desalination and wastewater treatment (WWTP), illustrate OCP Nutricrops’ commitment to sustainable and efficient production. Their modular, scalable design enables them to adapt to market fluctuations and ensure a flexible offering tailored to the needs of farmers worldwide.

Strategic investment and collaboration opportunities

These two upcoming poles are designed to meet the world’s growing demand for sustainable fertilizers. They reflect OCP Nutricrops’ vision and ambition to strengthen its leadership and role as an industrial pioneer in the production of customized fertilizers, notably TSP and TSP+, while integrating principles of sustainability and operational efficiency at every stage of the value chain. Thanks to cutting-edge operational and technological expertise, these hubs also open up new development prospects in the mining, chemical, industrial and logistics fields, as well as in renewable energies, a central focus of OCP Group’s energy transition.

The SP2M strategic program serves as a pillar for growth and innovation, illustrating OCP Nutricrops’ commitment to meeting global agricultural challenges with high-performance, sustainable solutions.

« These new industrial assets will become a global benchmark in the custom fertilizer sector, reflecting our commitment to meeting global agricultural challenges while offering our partners opportunities for sustainable growth » notes Youssef El Bari, CEO of OCP Nutricrops.

A driver of industrial and regional development

The new clusters will strengthen an integrated regional economic ecosystem, with a significant impact on local communities.

In collaboration with partners such as Université Mohammed VI Polytechnique (UM6P), INNOVX and JESA, the SP2M program will promote:

1. The stimulation of a new local industrial ecosystem through national and international partnerships, in sectors such as renewable energy and circular economy.
2. Tangible socio-economic impact by supporting the development of local populations’ skills and the promotion of sustainable practices to strengthen economic resilience.

« With a significant economic and social impact, the Mzinda and Meskala projects embody the ambitious vision of the SP2M program and OCP Nutricrops: to transform these regions into global competitiveness hubs while creating sustainable opportunities for local communities. This ambition is anchored in the DNA of these projects and integrated right from the construction phase of the mining and industrial complexes » explains Abdelghani Filali, Managing Director of SP2M.

About OCP Nutricrops:

OCP Nutricrops is an OCP Group subsidiary dedicated to the development of soil and plant nutrition solutions to meet the global challenges of food production and sustainability.

OCP Nutricrops offers farmers a wide range of high quality, customized and sustainably produced phosphate-based soil health and plant nutrition solutions. OCP Nutricrops also encourages the adoption of advanced agronomic practices, collaborating with international agronomists and experts. It helps farmers access effective, sustainable products tailored to the specific needs of their soils, whatever their crops and wherever they are in the world.

Thanks to its in-house teams of dedicated agronomists and the expertise of the Mohammed VI Polytechnic University (UM6P) and that of its international partners, OCP Nutricrops leverages the latest technological advances and the most accurate agricultural data. Through advanced soil mapping and the creation of customized products, OCP Nutricrops promotes optimal soil health while maximizing crop yields and protecting the environment. For more information: www.ocpnutricrops.com

About SP2M:

SP2M is a strategic program launched by OCP Group, aimed at developing the new mining and industrial poles of Mzinda and Meskala, and positioning them as global benchmarks for integrated industrial development.

SP2M projects, based on the principles of Industry 5.0, aim to significantly increase OCP Group’s phosphate and fertilizer production capacities, optimize its competitiveness and contribute to its goal of carbon neutrality by 2040.

The SP2M program is characterized by its ability to combine innovation, competitiveness and respect for the environment. It fosters the creation of a dynamic and sustainable local

ecosystem, focusing on safety, flexibility, quality and sustainability.