Agropolychim, the largest producer of nitrogen, phosphate, and compound fertilizers in Bulgaria, entrusted IPA – Architecture and more with the design and implementation of its new liquid ammonia storage expansion at the company’s production complex in Devnya.
This strategic project increases the company’s storage capacity for liquid ammonia, ensuring a stable supply for its main production operations while enabling large-scale deliveries to external partners in Bulgaria and abroad. With this expansion, Agropolychim has secured a Class A investment certificate, underscoring its importance for both the national economy and regional industry.
Following the completion of the new facilities, the company has already initiated exports of ammonia to partners across Bulgaria, Serbia, Greece, Bosnia, and Romania, positioning itself as a key ammonia hub in the Balkans. In parallel, Agropolychim continues to develop new production lines for nitrogen-based and multi-component fertilizers enriched with phosphorus, potassium, magnesium, and trace elements, as well as high-tech specialty fertilizers designed for specific agricultural applications.
IPA – Architecture and more played a pivotal role in this next phase of Agropolychim’s development by designing the company’s second ammonia terminal, a major step toward replacing natural gas as a feedstock in its large-scale production process.
One of the key challenges of the project was ensuring full compatibility and integration between the new ammonia tank and the existing one, built nine years earlier. This required exceptional engineering precision and a comprehensive design approach to guarantee maximum operational safety and reliability of the facility.
As a result of the expansion, the installation now operates with double its previous capacity. To support long-term facility management and maintenance, the IPA – Architecture and more team also developed a detailed BIM model, providing a digital twin for efficient monitoring, analysis, and optimization throughout the plant’s lifecycle.
