Mosaic, Ma'aden and Nutrien face feedstock squeeze
Three of the world's major phosphate producers used their second-quarter 2026 results to lay out how far a global sulphur squeeze is now cutting into their phosphate businesses.
Category: Middle East
FID on Umm Shaif gas development
TotalEnergies says that, along with partners ADNOC, CNPC and Eni, it has reached a final investment decision (FID) for the $6.2 billion Umm Shaif Gas Cap development in the Umm Shaif and Nasr offshore concession. ADNOC Offshore is the field operator.
FID expected soon on Sabic 7
Sabic is expected to make a final investment decision (FID) soon on construction of a seventh ammonia-urea plant, at Jubail Industrial City, according to local press reports. The new plant is expected to produce 1.2 million t/a of gas-based ammonia and 2.6 million t/a of urea. Feedstock allocation for the plant was approved by the Ministry of Energy in March. However, plans reportedly remain dependent on securing a long-term offtake agreement.
Aramco looking to sell sulphur business
Saudi Aramco is reportedly considering the sale of a stake in its sulphur business as the state-controlled energy group expands a wider drive to unlock cash from infrastructure assets and support Saudi Arabia’s investment-heavy economic transformation. The potential transaction, known internally as Project Yellowstone, could raise as much as $7 billion and would cover assets […]
CRU sharpens debate on CBAM and potash at AFA Cairo
CRU used its presence at the Arab Fertilizer Association’s 32nd Annual International Fertilizer Conference & Exhibition in Cairo to frame two of the meeting’s core debates: the “regulatory tsunami” around CBAM and the evolving economics of global potash supply.
Turkey’s İGSAŞ restores ammonia capacity with lower energy use
Germany's thyssenkrupp Uhde, working with Johnson Matthey, has completed a major ammonia converter revamp for İGSAŞ at its Kocaeli, Turkey, complex, restoring original nameplate capacity while cutting energy demand and pressure drop.
OMIFCO prepares 25% IPO on Muscat Stock Exchange
Oman India Fertilizer Company (OMIFCO) has formally announced plans to proceed with an initial public offering of 25% of its existing ordinary shares and list on the Muscat Stock Exchange (MSX).
Jordan signs $1 bln green ammonia deal at Aqaba
Jordan’s Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources has signed a $1 billion investment agreement with Jordan Green Ammonia (JGA) for the country’s first utility scale green ammonia and hydrogen project in Aqaba.
The crisis behind the crisis: why fertilizer belongs at the heart of the food and energy conversation
Energy, food, and fertilizer are three faces of the same system, says Alzbeta Klein, CEO of the International Fertilizer Association (IFA).
Hormuz conflict triggers fertilizer support wave
Strait of Hormuz disruptions linked to the Iran war have choked off fertilizer shipments from the Middle East and pushed prices sharply higher, prompting a wave of emergency support and trade measures as governments try to shield farmers ahead of key planting seasons.