The environment

A new research project is exploring ammonia’s potential as a sustainable fuel and a good solution for “storing” green power from wind turbines and solar cells.

The study by Filkin and Co. concluded that polyhalite mined at ICL Boulby in the UK has a smaller carbon footprint than other fertilizers.

BASF are pursuing an ambitious Carbon Management programme, with R&D activities opening up new possibilities. The Research Press Conference presents four groundbreaking projects for CO2-reduced future production processes.

The industry body has released its Vision report outlining the pathway for the evolution of the European fertilizer industry to 2030.

The cap is intended to promote the use of organic fertilizers and reduce health and environmental risks.

The phosphate-based fertilizer producer has been recognised for its health, safety and environment practices.

EuroChem Group AG, a leading global fertilizer producer, has received the International Fertilizer Association (IFA) Excellence Gold Medal for its efforts in advancing safety, health, and environment (SHE) issues.

CF industries has released its sixth annual Sustainability Report, Common Ground.

The paper, published in Nature Sustainability, states the case for national governments requiring manufacturers to sell nitrogen fertilizer with compounds that increase efficiency and reduce pollution.

ExxonMobil Catalysts and Licensing LLC and BASF Corporation are conducting a full scale commercial demonstration of a new gas treating solvent at Imperial Oil’s Sarnia Refinery.

K+S has established ambitious sustainability goals and the company is now taking a new path in driving the achievement of these targets. With the “Brine Challenge”, K+S is looking for new approaches, concepts, and ideas to significantly reduce the saline wastewater from the tailings piles.

This year, Linde achieved very good results for innovation management and product stewardship, as well as for its reporting on various social issues.

Following successful laboratory tests, commissioning of a new system for the separation of CO2 from exhaust gases has begun on the grounds of the Wien Energie Biomass Power Plant in Simmering.

OCP Group has announced that it has signed a memorandum of understanding with Fraunhofer IMWS to work jointly on solutions for a sustainable fertilizer industry.

Nutrien Ltd has announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Waypoint Analytic Inc. and its operating subsidiaries.