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Area Development - Site Selection, Facility Planning and Workforce Development

Cronus Chemicals Plans Tuscola, Illinois, Fertilizer Production Operations

09/07/2025
Agriculture chemical engineering company Cronus Chemicals plans to establish fertilizer production operations in Tuscola, Illinois. The $2 billion project is expected to create 130 jobs.

The investment will include the construction of a new facility which will produce 950,000 short tons annually and also provide locally produced fertilizers to Midwestern farmers.

“We are delighted to reach this new milestone in the development of the Cronus Ammonia Plant Project,” said Melih Keyman, Chairman of Cronus Chemicals' Board of Directors. “Our state-of-the-art facility in Tuscola represents a significant leap forward for the agriculture sector in Illinois and beyond. We extend our heartfelt thanks to Governor Pritzker and Team Illinois for their invaluable and continued support of our project.”

The project is being supported by an Economic Development for a Growing Economy (EDGE) agreement.

“The EDGE incentive program has been critical to the continuous growth of Illinois' economy,” noted DCEO Director Kristin Richards. “This investment will not only support the construction of Cronus' world-class facility, but it will also create good-paying jobs in Central Illinois. Cronus’ decision to build their new facility in Illinois is a testament to what makes this state the best place to live, work, and do business.”

"We are proud another company has made the decision to grow and scale in Illinois," added Christy George, President and CEO of the Illinois Economic Development Corporation. "Illinois offers an ideal location, infrastructure, strong workforce, and rich history of agricultural innovation."

“This transformative investment by Cronus Chemicals will provide a tremendous opportunity for Douglas County, bringing hundreds of well-paying jobs once the project is complete, as well as during its construction. The project will energize our local economy and return ammonia production to the area after it departed for several decades. We appreciate the Cronus team’s commitment to bringing their project to reality and their ongoing partnership with our community,” said Brian Moody, Executive Director, Douglas County Economic Development Corporation.

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