Latin American fertilizer news
Smart screening for sustainable fertilizers
Dr Metodi Zlatev and Dr Jan Lampke, Haver & Boecker Niagara, Germany, discuss how efficient screening technologies can be used to optimise fertilizer production and engender a more sustainable process.
Brazilian nitrogen fertilizer plants begin urea production
Nitrogen Fertilizer Factories (FAFENs) Bahia and Sergipe have begun operations and reinforce national fertilizer production in Brazil.
Ammonium sulfate predicted to steer Brazil’s urea imports in 2026
Argus Media has suggested that ammonium sulfate will steer Brazil’s urea imports in 2026.
Mosaic halts Brazilian SSP production
US fertilizer producer and exporter Mosaic has idled its phosphate-based SSP production in Brazil, following increases in sulfur prices.
Nutrien completes sale of Profertil equity position
Nutrien has completed the sale of its equity position in Profertil S.A. in Argentina.
Brazil Potash achieves 2025 milestones; looks ahead to 2026 goals
Brazil Potash has achieved major milestones for 2025 and prepares for construction advancement in 2026.
Electric hydrogen expands into Latin America
Electric Hydrogen has announced its expansion into Latin America to accelerate green fertilizer production and industrial decarbonisation.
Adecoagro offers to acquire 50% of Profertil S.A.
Adecoagro has announced the submission of a binding offer to acquire the remaining 50% of urea producer Profertil S.A.
IDB Invest approves US$200 million for Atome’s Villeta Project
The Board of IDB Invest has approved up to US$200 million of financing for Atome’s Villeta fertilizer Project in Paraguay.
Brazil Potash mandates BTIG for financing Autazes project construction
Brazil Potash has mandated that BTIG will lead project-level equity financing for the construction of the Autazes Project.