Category: Innovation

ERM and Systemiq, in collaboration with the International Fertilizer Association (IFA), have developed a roadmap on phosphate and potash decarbonisation.

Lyndsay Tran, Khanh Pham and Gabriela Olvera of Hatch look at the options for rare earth element (REE) recovery from phosphogypsum (PG) and their relative merits.

Novel technology from UK start-up Vateris combines potassium hydroxide with gypsum and captured carbon dioxide to deliver high-purity potassium sulphate (SOP).

Industry viewpoint: Dr MP Sukumaran Nair of the Centre for Green Technology & Management (CGTM) reviews the fertilizer industry's decarbonisation options.

Potassium sulphate (SOP) samples produced at the company’s UK pilot plant are being sent to a number of fertilizer manufacturers and distributors across Europe.

A roadmap on phosphate and potash decarbonisation, developed by ERM and Systemiq in collaboration with IFA, was published on 16th July.

Retrofitting liquid sulphur treating into existing sulphur recovery units can significantly improve safety by reducing hydrogen sulphide in sulphur storage and handling, while also lowering the risk of toxic exposure and explosions. Worley Comprimo reviews proven treating technologies and retrofit options that can be implemented with minimal disruption to existing operations.

Arianne Phosphate has provided samples of its phosphate concentrate for processing at Travertine’s facility in Boulder, Colorado, US. Pilot scale testing was successfully performed, demonstrating proof of concept on the process and production of a high-quality purified phosphoric acid (PPA). The Travertine process captures and recycles over 95% of the sulphur used in the process of making PPA, providing a virtually closed loop system. The PPA produced using the process met specifications required for both LFP batteries as well as fertilizers. The companies have begun work to advance the PPA demonstration plant in Quebec’s Saguenay-Lac-Saint-Jean region, working with potential partners as well as end-users of the product.

Hunter Swisher, the CEO of Phospholutions, explains how the company’s RhizoSorb® technology can be integrated into phosphate fertilizer plants.

Fertilizer International talks to ICL about improving nutrient use efficiency and some of its newest product innovations.