Special reports

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.

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.

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

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

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.

The company’s phosphate-based fertilizer sales rise by 15% year-on-year in 3Q20.

The company announces greater NPK deliveries, improved capital returns and increased cash flow for 3Q20.

The company has announced the appointment of a new General Director.

Uralkali continues to implement a set of measures to protect its employees against possible COVID-19 infection.

Kalium Lakes Ltd has recently announced that it has appointed Antony Beckmand as Chief Financial Officer and Robert Mencel as General Manager Operations.