Fertilizer project news
Metso to deliver kiln and cooler package to Galvani’s fertilizer plant in Bahia, Brazil
Galvani Fertilizante has awarded Metso an order to deliver a lime calcination kiln and cooler package for its fertilizer plant in Irecê, Brazil. The total value of the order is over €10 million.
Construction begins on clean ammonia production facility in UAE, project loan agreement signed
Mitsui alongside TA'ZIZ , Fertiglobe, and South Korea's GS Energy Corporation, has agreed to commence construction of an ammonia production facility in the United Arab Emirates. In addition, Mitsui has signed a loan agreement with Japan Bank for International Cooperation to finance the development of the project.
Travertine secures US$8.5 million to reduce waste and emissions in mining, fertilizer, and cement production
Travertine Technologies, Inc. has announced the closing of its US$8.5 million financing to commercialise a novel electrochemical platform that enables carbon-negative production of fertilizer and critical elements like lithium and nickel while eliminating chemical waste.
Engro Fertilizers completes EnVen Plant turnaround with investment of US$50 million
The company has completed 55 days of scheduled maintenance activity for the EnVen Plant as planned on 18 June 2024.
Omya completes first stage improvements to fertilizer granulation plant
The company has announced the completion of the first round of improvements to its granulation facility in Wathena, Kansas, which produces granulated products made from limestone, gypsum or dolomitic lime for the agriculture and turf and ornamental markets.
Grand opening of Boone fertilizer facility
Landus hosted USDA staff, state and federal elected officials, industry professionals, and Landus employees/ farmers to the ceremonial ribbon cutting of the fertilizer manufacturing and repackaging facility in Boone, IA.
NewHydrogen, Inc. CEO discusses the potential of green hydrogen with economist Dr. Gordon Rausser
Dr. Rausser highlighted the opportunities presented by green ammonia as a hydrogen derivative in fertilizer production, emphasising the need to drive down costs to unlock its full potential.
Cibus, Inc. makes progress in enhancing nutrient use efficiency in crops
The company is a leader in developing complex gene-edited traits in plants and focuses on key strategic areas like disease and other productivity traits like NUE (use efficiency).
Fertilizer Canada supports inclusion of phosphorus and continued inclusion of potash on updated Critical Minerals List
Fertilizer Canada welcomes the release of the federal government’s updated Critical Mineral List, which retains potash and adds phosphorus. These two key minerals are important fertilizers that help farmers grow healthy, hearty crops that feed the world.
SGS and TMC produce cobalt sulfate from deep-seafloor polymetallic nodules
The Extractive Metallurgy team at SGS tested TMC’s efficient flowsheet to process high-grade nickel-copper-cobalt matte directly to high-purity cobalt sulfate without making cobalt metal, while producing fertilizer byproducts instead of solid waste or tailings.