OCP raises stake in Emaphos

OCP Group plans to increase its ownership interest in purified phosphoric acid (PPA) producer Emaphos by buying the equity stakes currently held by Chemische Fabrik Budenheim and Prayon, the company said 14 October. The proposed deal forms part of OCP’s continued development of its specialty phosphates business.

Emaphos was established in 1996 at Jorf Lasfar with capacity of 140,000 t/y (100% P2O5), which was expanded to 280,000 t/y in 2023. The production serves a diversified range of end markets including specialty fertilizers, food applications, and pharmaceuticals, as well as applications supporting the energy transition and batteries, OCP noted.