Mexican government officially confirms temporary removal of amsul import tariffs

The Mexican Secretariat of Economy formally announced this week that import tariffs on ammonium sulphate, regardless of origin, will be completely suspended for six months. This includes on amsul imports from China and the USA. Amsul from both major producers has effectively been blocked since 2015. The tariffs being suspended are $0.0759 per kg for…

PWNI hits lowest point of the year to date as nitrogen values continue to erode

The Profercy World Nitrogen Index (PWNI) has hit the lowest point seen so far this year, as values of nitrogen-based products eroded further this week. In the urea market, activity slowed down following the conclusion of India’s latest purchasing inquiry. With producers under no significant pressure to place cargoes, and buyers equally content, there was…

Nutrien’s huge clean ammonia plant will boost food security, support global decarbonisation drive

Ambitious plans for a $2 billion blue ammonia facility in Louisiana that will capture at least 90% of CO2 emissions are a key step towards the fertilizer giant’s goal of net-zero, Ashley Harris, Vice President of Environmental Performance and Innovation tells Profercy in an interview. From gleaming offices in the heart of the Canadian Prairies,…