ATOME PLC (AIM:ATOM) CEO Olivier Mussat talked with Proactive's Stephen Gunnion about the company securing $420 million in debt financing for its flagship Villeta green fertiliser project in Paraguay and what the milestone means for the company’s growth strategy and investor returns. Mussat explained that the financing package brings together several major development finance institutions, including the European Investment Bank, FMO, the Inter-American Development Bank, IFC and the Green Climate Fund, highlighting strong institutional support for the project. He described the process as rigorous but said the institutions recognised the project’s strong economic fundamentals, bankability and potential impact on both climate and food security. As Mussat put it, “they saw the quality of our project… the economic case… and the bankability of it.” The Villeta project aims to produce fertiliser without relying on fossil fuels, using low-cost renewable power to create a competitive cost base. Mussat said this allows ATOME to potentially produce fertiliser more cheaply than imports from regions such as Russia or the Middle East while also delivering a lower-carbon alternative. The company has already secured a major offtake agreement with fertiliser giant Yara for 100% of production, helping to reduce project risk. During the discussion, Mussat also highlighted growing volatility in global fertiliser supply chains. With around 30% of supply linked to Russia and significant volumes moving through geopolitical hotspots, recent tensions in the Middle East have pushed fertiliser prices sharply higher and exposed vulnerabilities in the market. Looking ahead, ATOME plans to replicate the model developed at Villeta across other locations and expand into renewable power through its ATOME Power division, which could accelerate future project development. For more interviews like this, visit the Proactive YouTube channel, give the video a like, subscribe, and enable notifications so you never miss future updates. #ATOME #GreenHydrogen #GreenFertilizer #VilletaProject #CleanEnergy #HydrogenEconomy #EnergyTransition #FertilizerMarket #RenewableEnergy #SustainableAgriculture #ProactiveInvestors #CleanTechInvesting