Tag: NPK

Preliminary engineering work has started on a renewable powerto-fertilizer plant in Kenya.

Market Insight courtesy of Argus Media

Although 2020 saw a contraction in GDP by 10% due to the impact of the coronavirus pandemic, the country had been one of the fastest growing of the world’s top 10 economies, with growth of 8.3% in 2016, although this had slowed to 4.1% in 2019. Its population is growing, and it is due to become the most populous country in the world by 2027 according to UN figures, with total population reaching 1.64 billion by 2050. The country thus continues to require more food, leading to rising sulphur/sulphuric acid consumption for the phosphate industry on the one hand, although increasing vehicle use and growth in domestic refining is also leading to some additional sulphur production.

We profile a selection of the leading players in India’s large and dynamic domestic fertilizer industry.

Market Insight courtesy of Argus Media

The quality of finished fertilizers can be maintained during transport, handling and storage by protecting the surfaces of granules and prills with coating agents. We survey the range of anti-caking, water repellent and anti-dusting additives currently on the market.

Ron Olson of The Sulphur Institute considers sulphur’s important role in plant health.

Market Insight courtesy of Argus Media

Illinois-headquartered CF Industries has made a long-term commitment to low-carbon ammonia production and net-zero emissions.

Recent innovations in fertilizer granulation include thyssenkrupp’s new process for premium ammonium sulphate production. Eirich has launched new equipment for NPK granulation, while Rhewum is also offering new screening technology.