What the Strait of Hormuz exposed about fertilizer security
Tim Schnabel, Switch Bioworks, examines how biological nitrogen could make fertilizer supply less vulnerable to geopolitical shocks.
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Stamicarbon to provide technology for SABIC fertilizer plant
Nextchem (MAIRE) has been selected to provide the technology package for SABIC AN’s SAN-7 large scale fertilizer complex in Saudi Arabia based on its NX STAMI™ Urea solution, for a total value of €125 million.
Fertiberia expands European presence with new offering
Fertiberia's new bio-inhibitor technology has been launched in the Netherlands and Germany.
EcoVadis awards EuroChem with renewed ESG certification
EcoVadis has reaffirmed its assessment of EuroChem’s sustainability initiatives in Brazil.
Stamicarbon awarded technology contracts for multiple urea plants
MAIRE has announced new awards granted to Stamicarbon (Nextchem) for a total value of €50 million, related to technology licensing, process design package and proprietary equipment.
SABIC and Maaden agree to explore collaboration opportunities
SABIC AN and Maaden have agreed to a Saudi Arabian fertilizer collaboration exploring collaboration opportunities within the fertilizer value chain, as reported by Argus Media.
ICL reports 2Q26 results
ICL, a leading global specialty minerals company, has reported its financial results for 2Q26 ended 30 June 2026.
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CF Industries reports on 1H26 earnings
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.
Mexico sees near completion of domestic fertilizer production facilities
Mexico’s GPO ammonia plant in Sinaloa, and Fermachem’s Durango urea plant are advancing towards completion, according to Mexico Business News.
GAIL and RCF sign MoU for fertilizer projects
GAIL and RCF have signed an MoU for setting up a gas-based fertilizer project in Maharashtra, India.
Indian Government to add 10 million t of domestic urea production
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.
Argentinian EPC and start-up contract awarded to Tecnimont
Tecnimont (MAIRE) has been awarded EPC and start-up activities for a large scale fertilizer complex in Argentina.
French Government subsidy triggers nitrogen demand spike
After a government subsidy announcement, demand for nitrogen in France jumped, as reported by Argus Media.
J.P. Morgan arranges financing for Iraqi urea plant
KEPPT has appointed J.P. Morgan to arrange financing for its strategic US$1.6 billion urea plant in Iraq.
USDA makes US$500 million available for fertilizer investment
The USDA has made US$500 million available for fertilizer investment and expansion programme to strengthen America’s fertilizer supply chain.