Nitrogen

CVR Energy Inc. has released a statement claiming that Tracy Jackson has been appointed Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer.

Praxair Inc. has announced that it has commenced the supply of hydrogen and nitrogen to Yara Freeport LLC – a world scale ammonia plant in Freeport, Texas, US.

The company, which manufactures nitrogen fertilizer products, is to become a wholly owned subsidiary of CF Industries Holdings.

Sentera has announced that it has signed an agreement to bring novel University of Minnesota-developed corn nitrogen deficiency technology to the market.

Israel Chemicals Ltd has announced that Raviv Zoller has been appointed as the company’s new CEO.

CVR Partners LP has released its results for 4Q17, reporting a net loss US$27.4 million on net sales of US$78.2 million.

Current Water Technologies Inc. has announced that it has closed the third and final tranche for $458 850.

Terra Nitrogen Co. L.P. has released its results for 4Q17, reporting net earnings of US$49.4 million on net sales of US$97.5 million.

According to Reuters, CF Industries Holdings Inc. has reported a smaller than expected loss in 4Q17, selling greater quantities of fertilizer at higher prices.

Terra Nitrogen Co. LP has announced that Terra Nitrogen GP Inc. has elected to exercise the right to purchase all issued and outstanding common units representing limited partner interests in TNCLP not already owned by TNGP or its affiliates.

According to Reuters, agriculture production costs in China are set to rise quickly this year due to the higher cost of pesticide and fertilizer.

China’s National Development & Reform Commission has asked local governments and companies to help ensure both stable prices and supplies of fertilizer for upcoming spring planting.

Vale has announced that it has completed the sale of its fertilizer business to Mosaic in accordance with the terms disclosed in the press release on 2 January 2018.

PotashCorp and Agrium have received clearance from the US Federal Trade Commission and have obtained all regulatory approvals required to close their proposed merger of equals transaction.

EIRICH has announced that its preparation technology, which enables mixing and granulating to be performed in a single unit, has recently been selected for use by a Turkish fertilizer manufacturer.