Sao Paulo, May 16 -- Brazil's state-run energy giant Petrobras has resumed fertilizer production at the Bahia Fertilizer Plant (Fafen BA) in Camacari, marking a major step in the country's effort to reduce dependence on imported nitrogen fertilizers.

According to Brasil 247, the restart of urea production was officially highlighted during a visit by Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, Petrobras President Magda Chambriard and senior officials on Thursday.

Speaking at a press conference in Salvador, Chambriard said the reopening forms part of Petrobras' 2026-2030 strategic plan focused on strengthening domestic fertiliser production and expanding the use of natural gas in industrial operations.

The Bahia unit, inactive since 2...