Nitrogen news
J.P. Morgan arranges financing for Iraqi urea plant
KEPPT has appointed J.P. Morgan to arrange financing for its strategic US$1.6 billion urea plant in Iraq.
USDA makes US$500 million available for fertilizer investment
The USDA has made US$500 million available for fertilizer investment and expansion programme to strengthen America’s fertilizer supply chain.
Africa Finance Corporation supports US$7 billion Dangote expansion
Africa Finance Corporation has granted US$600 million of financial support for Dangote Fertiliser’s expansion programme, support growth in Nigeria and Ethiopia.
Kazakhstan develops US$1.6 billion ammonia-urea complex
Kazakhstan has approved the development of a US$1.6 billion ammonia-urea complex in the city of Aktau.
Indonesia ships urea cargo to Australia
Australia has received the first shipment of 47 250 t of urea from Indonesia as part of a government-to-government deal struck between the two nations.
US urea exports to Canada rise to record
Argus Media reports that urea exports to Canada reached a record amount in April 2026, rising to 144 619 t, up by 99 086 t from the previous year.
Switch Bioworks launches microbial fertilizer trial
Switch Bioworks has announced the launch of field trials of its microbial fertilizer aiming to reduce reliance on conventional chemical fertilizers.
Omani fertilizer company Omifco makes an initial public offering
Omani urea and ammonia producer Omifco aims to float 25% of its existing shares on the Muscat exchange through an initial public offering (IPO), according to Argus Media’s findings.
Romgaz buys fertilizer producer Azmoures
Romanian state-owned gas supplier Romgaz has completed its purchase of fertilizer producer Azmoures for €69 million.
Petrobras invests in Fertilizer and Nitrogen Plant in Sergipe
Petrobras has announced investments of over R$70 billion (US$13.88 billion) in Sergipe, Brazil, during President Lula's visit.