The upgrading and expansion of the Ha Bac Nitrogenous Fertiliser Factory in the northern province of Bac Giang, an affiliate of the Vietnam National Chemical Group (Vinachem), was completed on June 19.

The project, which cost 568.6 million USD and began on November 8, 2010, included upgrades to the old factory, construction of a new one and the application of latest technology to increase capacity, improve the competitiveness of products and reduce impact on the environment.

The new factory, which covers 33.4 hectares, has a capacity of 500,000 tonnes of fertiliser and generates jobs for 2,000 local labourers.

Addressing the event, Deputy Prime Minister Hoang Trung Hai asked the Vinachem and the Ha Bac Fertiliser Factory to improve product quality and raise competitiveness.

He noted that the chemical sector has now met more than 80 percent of domestic demand for fertiliser.-VNA