Fertilizer news updates

Koch Fertilizer anticipates investing nearly US$140 million at its Fort Dodge plant to revamp existing production processes.

The potash producer Uralkali has appointed a new CEO, effective 4 December 2020.

Yara Asia has been awarded the ‘Sustainability Award 2020’ in the sustainable food and nutrition category by EuroCham, the European Chamber of Commerce in Singapore.

The Saudi Arabian Fertilizer Co. (SAFCO) has been renamed SABIC Agri-Nutrients Co. following share purchase agreements.

American Pacific Borates Ltd (ABR) provides an update on construction at its Fort Cady borate mine, California, US.

Fortescue Metals Group (Fortescue) has announced the development of a green hydrogen plant with 250 000 tpy green ammonia export capacity in Bell Bay, Tasmania.

The assessment outlines the findings of baseline investigations and related workstreams regarding Emmerson’s Khemisset potash project in Northern Morocco.

Parkway Minerals has announced the pre-commissioning of its recently installed aMES pilot plant at Victoria University, Melbourne, Australia.

ANWIL has concluded a contract for the construction of an ancillary infrastructure for a fertilizer production plant.

The mineral fertilizer producer Acron Group has increased output at its Ammonia-4 unit to 2500 tpd, bringing capacity to 900 000 tpy.

Grasim Industries divests its fertilizer business, Indo Gulf Fertilizers (IGF), to Indorama Corp. for Rs 2649 crore.

Koch Fertilizer will invest an estimated US$90 million to improve reliability, performance and production at its Beatrice nitrogen plant in Nebraska, US.

IFA has announced the appointment of Ms Alzbeta Klein as its new Director General, effective January 2021.

Agrimin has announced the appointment of its new sulfate of potash (SOP) marketing advisor.

According to GlobalData, the global ammonia capacity is expected to see considerable growth by 2030, with India expected to contribute 18% of additions.

Ostara will purchase Oakley’s St. Louis granulation facility in Missouri, US, and its long-term terminal services.

The special purpose vehicle (SPV) will be the legal entity engaged in the production of potash near the village of Tugaske, Saskatchewan, Canada, situated 175 km south of Saskatoon

The IFA’s Norman Borlaug prize has been awarded to Dr Claudia Wagner-Riddle for her nitrogen emissions monitoring and management research.

Australian Potash raises US$7 million to advance its Lake Wells sulfate of potash (SOP) project.

Iberdrola and Fertiberia plan to install 800 MW of green hydrogen production capacity over 7 years.

The company has announced the appointment of a new Chief Financial Officer.

Arianne Phosphate has received new test results designed to optimise its metallurgical process and reduce costs operation.

CF Industries Holdings Inc. has announced steps to support a global hydrogen and clean fuel economy through the production of green and low-carbon ammonia.

ICL will acquire the Brazilian speciality plant nutrition company Fertiláqua for approximately US$120 million.