Fertilizer news updates

KBR has been selected by ORNX for the pre-FEED phase of its low-cost ammonia project planned for the Laâyoune region of Morocco.

Topsoe has signed an agreement with First Ammonia to provide its ammonia synthesis technology for the company’s green ammonia production facility in Victoria, Texas, US.

Argus Media reports that Pupuk Indonesia has closed the initial submission round for its tender to buy 900 000 t of light or yellow granular DAP on 10 August.

ICL, a leading global specialty minerals company, has reported its financial results for 2Q26 ended 30 June 2026.

CF Industries Holdings, Inc. has reported on the company’s 1H26 net earnings of US$1.34 billion, adjusted EBITDA of US$2.18 billion.

Switch Bioworks has advanced its novel microbial fertilizer into first-in-class field trials.

Mexico’s GPO ammonia plant in Sinaloa, and Fermachem’s Durango urea plant are advancing towards completion, according to Mexico Business News.

The Mosaic Company has released its 2Q26 results, including reported sales volumes of 1.4 million t of phosphates.

Yara International and Air Products have finalised a green ammonia deal with the NEOM plant in Saudi Arabia.

ORNX has signed a major agreement with the Moroccan Government for the development of a new low-cost ammonia project.

Trinasolar has been selected to supply modules to power New South Wales' first green hydrogen & ammonia facility in Australia.

Envision Energy has delivered low-carbon ammonia environmental attribute certificates to PepsiCo APAC, furthering decarbonisation in the fertilizer industry.

GAIL and RCF have signed an MoU for setting up a gas-based fertilizer project in Maharashtra, India.

India has suspended the export of sulfur to shore up and secure its domestic supply.

The Union Cabinet of India has approved NIPU-2026 to add 10 million t of domestic urea capacity through 8 - 9 new plants, aiming to curb imports and boost self-reliance.

Steve Fediw, Kimre Inc., USA, analyses how methods of mercury control have improved through trial and breakthrough, and which technologies are pushing the industry forwards.

Replenish Nutrients has closed a US$7.5 million equity investment from SRC Agrominerals to fund the Beiseker Pelletisation Expansion.

New US tariffs on Canada have excluded Canadian fertilizers, as reported by Argus Media.

Koch Ag & Energy Solutions and OCP have agreed to expand their long-standing partnership with a new joint venture.

For its dedication to safe logistics and transportation, Koch Fertilizer has received multiple railway safety awards across Canada and the US.

KBR’s ammonia technology has been selected by Pampa Energía for its facility in Argentina.

Tecnimont (MAIRE) has been awarded EPC and start-up activities for a large scale fertilizer complex in Argentina.

The MEPA has approved of the start of operations for the Mulalo Granular fertilizer production facility in Mchemela, Dowa District, Malawi.

After a government subsidy announcement, demand for nitrogen in France jumped, as reported by Argus Media.