Worsening in Russia-Ukraine relations could hit nitrogen market
Jennifer Willis-Jones, CRU Fertilizer Week, looks at possible consequences of a worsening in relations between Russia and Ukraine and its potential effect on nitrogen fertilizer trade.
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Acron’s 9M18 revenue up 12% y/y
9M18 revenue was RUB 77 779 million, up 12% y/y (9M17: RUB 69 289 million). In dollar equivalent, revenue was up 7% to US$1266 million from US$1188 million.
Nachurs Alpine Solutions acquires Garretson manufacturing plant from Koch Fertilizer
The Garretson facility in South Dakota, US, is Nachurs Alpine Solutions’ seventh plant across North America.
KBR awarded ammonia plant revamp contract in India
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FEPSAN endorses Nigeria’s ban on imports of NPK fertilizer blends
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S&P Global Ratings revises EuroChem’s outlook to positive
The agency cited EuroChem's expected reduction in CAPEX as a key factor in its decision.
Bedeschi to supply shiploader for Petrokimia Gresik
The shiploader will handle fertilizers at Gresik in Indonesia.
Nutrien to release 3Q18 earnings results on 5 November
The company will host a conference call the following day to discuss and answer investor questions.
Academic paper claims flexible nitrogen fertilizer regulations could reduce pollution, save billions in damages
The paper, published in Nature Sustainability, states the case for national governments requiring manufacturers to sell nitrogen fertilizer with compounds that increase efficiency and reduce pollution.
Yara and APC end potassium nitrate MoU and JV discussions
Yara has announced that it has ended all discussions with Arab Potash Co. regarding potential cooperation in the field of potassium nitrate through APC’s subsidiary, KEMAPCO.
Nutrien posts better-than-expected profit
According to Reuters, Nutrien has reported a better-than-expected profit, caused by higher prices for both potash and nitrogen fertilizers.
Koch’s nitrification inhibitor technology receives EPA approval
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Brandt opens second manufacturing facility in California
Brandt has released a statement claiming that it has opened a 42 000 ft2 production facility for specialty formulation products in Visalia, California, US.
Yara reports improved deliveries but lower margins
Yara International ASA has released a statement announcing lower 2Q18 results compared with a year earlier.
KBR awarded revamp contract for nitric acid plant in Israel
KBR Inc. has announced that it has been awarded a nitric acid plant revamp contract by Haifa Chemicals Ltd for its plant in Mishor-Rotem, Israel.