Petronas Bintulu Urea Plant Shutdown Disrupts Market
Petronas Bintulu Urea Plant Shutdown has created fresh uncertainty in the global fertilizer market. The unexpected outage has forced Malaysia’s state-owned energy company, Petronas, to halt production at its major urea facility in Bintulu. TheRead more
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Australia Urea Imports Disrupted as Strait of Hormuz Closure Forces Shift to New Suppliers
Australia urea imports are under pressure as disruptions around the Strait of Hormuz restrict supply from the Middle East. Importers are now searching for alternative sources, but strict AQIS rules and limited approvals are creating freshRead more
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Linde Engineering to Lead EPC for NH3 Clean Energy’s WAH2 Blue Ammonia Project in Australia
Western Australia: Linde Engineering has been selected to lead the design and engineering of a major blue ammonia project in Australia. The company may also expand its role into construction, ownership, and long-term operations. NH3 Clean EnergyRead more
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OCI Hands Over Beaumont Ammonia Facility to Woodside
OCI Global has officially transferred its large-scale Beaumont ammonia plant in Texas to Woodside Energy, marking a significant development in the global ammonia industry. Project Commissioning Completed in Texas The ammonia plant located inRead more
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US Phosphate Fertilizer Tariffs Face Pressure as Farmers Seek Relief
US phosphate fertilizer tariffs are once again under scrutiny as farmer groups urge the government to ease import restrictions. They argue that these tariffs are increasing costs and limiting access to critical fertilizers needed for cropRead more
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Pupuk Indonesia DAP tender announced for July–December shipments
State-owned Pupuk Indonesia has launched a major Pupuk Indonesia DAP tender to procure 175,000 tonnes of DAP (Diammonium Phosphate) for shipment between July and December 2026. The tender includes light or yellow granular 16-45 and/or 18-46 DAPRead more
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Egyptian urea exports remain steady amid gas supply challenges
Egyptian urea exports continue at a steady pace, even as the country faces tightening natural gas availability. Producers confirmed that urea plants are still operating at full capacity, supported by ongoing LNG deliveries. Despite supplyRead more
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Russia Suspends Ammonium Nitrate Exports Until April 21
MOSCOW, March 24: Russia has announced a fertilizer export ban on ammonium nitrate for one month, effective until April 21, to ensure adequate domestic supply during the spring planting season. Russia controls up to 40% of global ammoniumRead more
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Fertilizer Transparency Act 2026: US Senate Pushes for Weekly Price Reporting
Fertilizer Transparency Act 2026 Aims to Improve Market Visibility for Farmers Fertilizer Transparency Act 2026 has been introduced in the US Senate to improve price transparency in the fertilizer market. Moreover, the bipartisan bill seeks toRead more
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Saipem Secures Strategic Urea License Agreement with Mitsubishi Heavy Industries
The Saipem Urea Project in Turkmenistan marks a major development in the global fertilizer sector, as Saipem secures a new technology contract from Mitsubishi Heavy Industries. Moreover, the project highlights Saipem’s leadership in deliveringRead more
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