CVR Partners (NYSE:UAN) LP (NYSE: UAN) is a publicly traded master limited partnership that owns and operates two ammonia production facilities in Coffeyville, Kansas. These plants manufacture anhydrous ammonia, a key nitrogen-based fertilizer, and related products under long-term tolling and purchase agreements. The partnership’s assets are strategically located in the U.S. Midwest, a region known for its intensive agricultural activity, enabling efficient distribution to grower cooperatives and crop input distributors.
The company’s principal products include anhydrous ammonia and urea-ammonium nitrate (UAN) solutions, which are marketed under various concentrations to meet diverse agronomic needs. Production volumes are shipped via pipeline, rail, and over-the-road transport, allowing CVR Partners to serve both spot and contract markets. Through its integrated logistics infrastructure, the partnership addresses seasonal demand swings and supports regional crop planting cycles.
Formed in 2013 as a spin-off from CVR Energy, CVR Partners traces its heritage to fertilizer operations that began in the 1970s. The partnership structure provides investors with potential tax advantages and distributions linked to plant throughput and operating performance. Over time, the company has focused on reliability improvements, environmental stewardship, and cost efficiency to maintain plant uptime and meet regulatory standards.
Management of the partnership is carried out by CVR GP, LLC, whose executive team brings deep expertise in nitrogen fertilizer manufacturing and commodity logistics. The leadership emphasizes operational excellence, safety, and sustainable practices, while forging customer relationships across the agricultural sector. CVR Partners continues to invest in its assets to enhance capacity, reduce emissions, and support the long-term needs of farmers throughout the U.S. heartland.