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19 March 2025

Yara to suspend acid, phosphate production at Cubatão and Paulínia

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Yara to suspend acid, phosphate production at Cubatão and Paulínia

Yara says that it plans to wind down production of phosphate fertilizers and sulphuric acid at two sites in Brazil; Cubatão and Paulínia. The sites are expected to cease production by 3Q 2025, as part of what Yara describes as a strategy to concentrate on more sustainable operations focused on its main activity: the production of nitrogen fertilizers. At Cubatão, the suspension will affect unit 3 and the phosphate plants of unit 2, while units 1 and 2, responsible for the production of nitrogen, in addition to the mixer (unit 5), will continue to operate normally. Yara reported a net loss of $290 million in 4Q 2024, down $536 million from the $246 million profit it made in 4Q 2023. Revenues are down 11% for the year, leading Yara to announce a cost reduction and investment program of $150 million, with the aim of optimising its operations and focusing on strategic areas to ensure long-term sustainability. At the same time, the company has begun renewable ammonia production at Cubatão.

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