Fertilizer news updates

French imports of urea surged in 2H25 when compared to the same period in 2024 as buyers prepared for CBAM, according to findings from Argus Media.

The Koch Fertilizer plant in Beatrice, Nebraska, US, has acquired a large ammonia converter measuring 98 ft long and 14 ft wide.

Casale and Paralloy Group have signed a strategic MoU to set a new global benchmark in SMR performance.

Yokogawa and CMC Solutions have signed a global sales and service agreement for predictive emission monitoring systems for various industries.

The EU has imported phosphorus worth approximately €900 million from Russia despite the war in Ukraine.

Saudi Arabian company Maaden has sold 35 000 - 40 000 t of DAP to Tanzania, as reported by Argus Media.

Dr Jan Lampke, Haver & Boecker Niagara, explores how modern process engineering supports sustainable fertiliser production from mine to market.

Kazphosphate has seen consistent growth in the production volumes, reaching record levels in 2025.

On the 26 - 28 January Argus Media, in collaboration with CRU, hosted hundreds of attendees for Fertilizer Latino Americano, a networking event serving the Latin American and global market.

Brazil Potash has reported significant site progress including federal water rights approval, indigenous community partnership advancement, and construction financing initiatives for the Autazes Potash Project.

Gensource Potash Corp. has announced a new milestone for the Tugaske Project in Saskatchewan, Canada.

Itafos has filed a technical report for its updated preliminary economic assessment for the Arraias Phosphate Project.

ADNOC, QatarEnergy, and KPC have all raised their February sulfur prices, increasing the price of sulfur in the Middle Eastern region.

Dr Metodi Zlatev and Dr Jan Lampke, Haver & Boecker Niagara, Germany, discuss how efficient screening technologies can be used to optimise fertilizer production and engender a more sustainable process.

Karnalyte Resources Inc. has welcomed new Canada-India collaboration on the strengthening of the long-term potash supply between the two nations.

Phosphates producer Maaden has reportedly sold 40 000 t of DAP to a trader for shipment to Europe.

Metso has expanded its bulk material handling capabilities by acquiring MRA Automation in Australia.

North Ammonia has revealed its intention to continue to invest along the coast of Norway, while putting further work for the Eydehavn plant in Arendal on hold.

Itafos has completed an updated preliminary economic assessment for the Arraias Phosphate Project in Brazil.

Pupuk Indonesia has signed an agreement with Somiphos for the import of up to 1 million tpy of phosphate rock from Algeria.

Baker Hughes has secured multiple orders to advance Wabash Valley Resources’ clean ammonia fertilizer project in the US.

Pupuk Indonesia has signed an MoU with Somiphos for the supply of phosphate rock for domestic fertilizer needs, expanding its global cooperation with Algeria.

CF Industries, POET, and major agriculture co-operatives have launched a low-carbon fertilizer pilot project to cut ethanol production carbon intensity.

AGLOBIS has completed the extended basic engineering for the Duisburg sulfur remelter project in Germany.