Urea news
GAIL and RCF sign MoU for fertilizer projects
GAIL and RCF have signed an MoU for setting up a gas-based fertilizer project in Maharashtra, India.
Indian Government to add 10 million t of domestic urea production
The Union Cabinet of India has approved NIPU-2026 to add 10 million t of domestic urea capacity through 8 - 9 new plants, aiming to curb imports and boost self-reliance.
Argentinian EPC and start-up contract awarded to Tecnimont
Tecnimont (MAIRE) has been awarded EPC and start-up activities for a large scale fertilizer complex in Argentina.
French Government subsidy triggers nitrogen demand spike
After a government subsidy announcement, demand for nitrogen in France jumped, as reported by Argus Media.
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.