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22 April 2026
Written by Natalie Noor-Drugan
A session at the CRU Phosphates+Potash Expoconference 2026 in Paris last week examined the strategic importance of white phosphorus — P4 — and the supply risks facing European industry.
The Arab Fertilizer Association's Technical Conference in Amman, Jordan, opened with an executive panel discussion on the future of the industry.
How quickly the sulphur market will recover after a turbulent second half of the year was one of the key themes of CRU’s Sulphur and Sulphuric Acid conference in Berlin on Tuesday.
Ecovyst Inc, a leading provider of regenerated sulphuric acid, virgin sulphuric acid, and sulphur dioxide and related derivatives, says that it has appointed Laurie Bergman as Chief Financial Officer effective August 24, 2026. Ms. Bergman replaces Michael Feehan, who will be departing the company.
India’s Public Enterprises Selection Board (PESB) has recommended Shri Manoharan Potheri as the new Director of Finance for state-owned Fertilisers and Chemicals Travancore Limited (FACT). Shri Potheri currently serves as Chief General Manager (Finance), Northern Region and Delhi State Office, for the Indian Oil Corporation Ltd. Since February 2026, the Director (Finance) position at FACT has been held by Shri S. Sakthimani, who is also Chairman and Managing Director.
A summary of recent company appointments.