The environment

A new report has revealed the toolbox for G20 governments to unlock a boom in low-carbon fertilizers, fuels, and essential commodities within 10 years.

CF Industries has announced that it is moving forward with a carbon capture and sequestration (CCS) project at its Yazoo City, Mississippi, Complex that is expected to reduce carbon dioxide (CO2) emitted to the atmosphere from the facility by up to 500 000 tpy.

Dr. Rausser highlighted the opportunities presented by green ammonia as a hydrogen derivative in fertilizer production, emphasising the need to drive down costs to unlock its full potential.

Pivot Bio has announced that since the beginning of 2022, they have reduced carbon dioxide equivalent (CO2e) emissions by over 932 000 t.

Pivot Bio has announced that growers opting to validate their implementation of better nitrogen management practices through the company’s N-OVATOR programme have avoided more than 315 000 t of CO2e over the first two years of the programme.

The loan will enable Indorama to increase its fertilizer production and develop a port terminal for exports, supporting food production and food security across regional and international markets, while fostering job creation in Nigeria.

USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack has announced that USDA is investing US$124 million in renewable energy and fertilizer production projects in 44 states to lower energy costs, generate new income and create jobs for US farmers, ranchers, agricultural producers and rural small businesses.

The Government of Indonesia has decided to increase subsidised fertilizer from 4.7 million t to 9.55 million t for the 2024 budget allocation.

The Agricultural Industries Confederation (AIC) is reminding farmers of the need to provide photo ID before they can purchase ammonium nitrate (AN) fertilizer, ahead of the busy spring application campaign.

INPEX Corp., Air Liquide Group, LSB Industries Inc., and Vopak Moda Houston LLC have agreed to collaborate on the development of a large-scale, low-carbon ammonia production and export project on the Houston Ship Channel.

Sentinel Fertigation has announced the closing of a US$2.5 million series seed funding round co-led by Homegrown Capital, Grit Road Partners, and Invest Nebraska.

The AGRF Summit 2023, hosted a side event “Defining Africa’s Fertilizer and Soil Health Vision” that was held in Dar es Salaam. Among the participants was African Fertilizer and Agribusiness Partnership.

The hydrogen will be used as a feedstock to produce green ammonia at an adjacent ammonia plant operated by Yara Pilbara Fertiliser Pty Ltd (YPF).

The Fertilizer Institute (TFI) President and CEO, Corey Rosenbusch, has issued a statement following the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) revised Waters of the United States (WOTUS) rule.

El Salvador receives 100 t of fertilizer from Morocco that will contribute to agricultural production and food security in the country.