Fertilizer news updates

Against a backdrop of increasing geopolitical risks to food supply chains, Joseph Ely, Latent Drive, explains how new hydrogen technologies can combat these risks and help to remove the reliance on global fossil gas supplies to produce fertilizer.

Kazakhstan has approved the development of a US$1.6 billion ammonia-urea complex in the city of Aktau.

thyssenkrupp Uhde has completed an ammonia converter cartridge and catalyst replacement for IGSAS in Türkiye.

Argentina Potash has secured a landmark US$4.07 million US DFC project development funding for the El Ceibo Potash Project.

Bifox has entered into an agreement to acquire the 550 million t Bayovar 9 Phosphate Rock Project in Peru, positioning Bifox to become one of the leading global phosphate rock suppliers.

Prayon has published its 2025 sustainability report, confirming its long-term commitment to sustainable world.

Australia has received the first shipment of 47 250 t of urea from Indonesia as part of a government-to-government deal struck between the two nations.

Argus Media reports that urea exports to Canada reached a record amount in April 2026, rising to 144 619 t, up by 99 086 t from the previous year.

ICIS reports on how the disruption in the Strait of Hormuz is reshaping fertilizer markets, suggesting the key issue is no longer what fertilizer costs, but whether supply can be secured at all.

thyssenkrupp Uhde has signed pre-FEED contracts with Fuella AS for two large scale green ammonia projects in the Port of Pecém and the Port of Açu, Brazil.

CN has entered an agreement to support BHP’s Jansen Potash Mine with a rail service connecting production in Saskatchewan, Canada, to global markets.

Switch Bioworks has announced the launch of field trials of its microbial fertilizer aiming to reduce reliance on conventional chemical fertilizers.

Arianne Phosphate has signed an agreement with Travertine Technologies to produce phosphoric acid more sustainably from phosphate rock.

DNV has advised lenders on financial close of the US$650 million Villeta green hydrogen fertilizer project in Paraguay.

Elessent Clean Technologies has formed a strategic alliance with Thermal Systems Pvt. Ltd, combining sulfur plant expertise with steaming equipment experience.

Omani urea and ammonia producer Omifco aims to float 25% of its existing shares on the Muscat exchange through an initial public offering (IPO), according to Argus Media’s findings.

Romanian state-owned gas supplier Romgaz has completed its purchase of fertilizer producer Azmoures for €69 million.

Mosaic has been awarded the 2026 Ducks Unlimited Corporate Conservation Achievement Award.

Petrobras has announced investments of over R$70 billion (US$13.88 billion) in Sergipe, Brazil, during President Lula's visit.

OCI Global has announced the sale of 50% of OCI Nitrogen to AGROFERT.

Fertilizers Europe has released a statement on the suspension of MFN tariffs on fertilizers.

EuroChem has launched one of the largest sulfuric acid plants in Kazakhstan.

Tsubame BHB has been selected by Tokyo for a green hydrogen-to-fertilizer initiative.

Brazil Potash has signed an MoU with Gera Center for a 28-year BOOT energy contract for the Autazes Potassium Project.