Nitrogen

National Fertilizers Limited has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with India’s Department of Fertilizers regarding urea production in 2017 – 2018.

CRU has appointed Doug Hoadley as its new Head of Nitrogen.

DuSolo Fertilizers Inc. has closed the second and final tranche of its non-brokered private placement announced in May 2017, bringing the gross proceeds of the Private Placement to US$2.57 million.

EuroChem Group AG has acquired a minority interest (50%-1 share) in Hispalense de Liquidos.

The 4R Summit has been held in Minneapolis on 12 - 13 June to share effective nutrient stewardship tenets and practices.

Potash Corp. of Saskatchewan Inc. and Agrium Inc. has announced that once the anticipated merger transaction closes, the new company will be named Nutrien.

First Energy Bank has exited from its investment in Bulgaria. FEB had invested in December 2013 jointly with Borealis in FEBORAN, which is an investment vehicle set up in Bulgaria to acquire 20.3% equity stake in Neochim.

Potash Ridge Corp. has confirmed the appointment of Mr. Andrew Squires as Director of the company.

The capacity of Acron’s four urea units in Veliky Novgorod is now 1800 tpd, following an overhaul of four production units.

Petrokemija, Croatia, has temporarily halted production at its ammonia plant due to a technical failure.

DuPont and The Dow Chemical Co. have reached a proposed agreement with the Antitrust Division of the United States Department of Justice (DoJ) that will permit the companies to proceed with their proposed merger of equals.

Chambal Fertilisers and Chemicals has entered into a 9-year contract with GAIL (India).

Clariant has announced the retirement of Ken Golder, who serves as North America Region Head as well as President and CEO of both Clariant Corp. and Clariant Canada Inc.

The fertilizer industry’s contribution to a healthy economy was recognised by President Donald Trump at a recent event in Cincinnati, Ohio.

As reported by Reuters, fertilizer exports from Qatari producer Qafco remain unaffected by the regional diplomatic row.