Category: Policy & Regulation

Topsoe is partnering with Maersk Training to establish safety standards that support the emerging Power-to-X industry. Topse says that Power-to-X and the production of e-fuels are critical enablers of the transition to low-emission fuels. However, no comprehensive safety standards currently exist that address the full range of risks at these sites. Together, the two companies will develop realistic simulations, competency-based training and a strong operational culture designed to strengthen safety practices across the entire value chain. As Power-to-X technologies scale to meet global climate ambitions, both companies emphasise the need for robust, realistic and forward-looking training frameworks. The collaboration builds on Maersk Training’s nearly 50 years of experience in high-risk environments.

The US ended ‘reciprocal tariffs’ on fertilizer imports on 14th November.

Potash and phosphate have been added to the updated 2025 List of Critical Minerals published in the US Federal Register on 6th November.

CRU's fertilizer team provides their top calls for 2026

Recent developments show the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) remains active for fertilizers, but the European Commission proposes tariff reductions to offset import costs. Tariff suspension details The Commission will temporarily suspend remaining Most-Favoured-Nation (MFN) tariffs on ammonia, urea, and certain other fertilizers. Import tariffs from most-favoured nations stand at 6.5%, excluding higher staged tariffs […]

Venezuela’s nitrogen industry faces uncertainty from US military intervention, as outlined in a recent CRU analysis. Strategic facilities State-owned Pequiven manages three northern coastal plants with 2.4 Mt annual ammonia capacity and 3.0 Mt urea capacity. These sites link directly to PDVSA pipelines and nearby natural gas operations. Historical disruptions and 2023 rebound US sanctions […]

Austrlai’s Northern Territories Government has approved a mining licence for Verdant Minerals’ Ammaroo phosphate project. The approval follows the granting of two mineral leases in March and represents a critical step towards construction and mining operations at one of the world’s largest phosphate resources. Verdant estimates the value of production over the life of the mine to exceed $15 billion. Verdant says that securing the mining licence puts the project firmly on track to reach a final investment decision and commence construction as early as mid-2027. Located 200 kilometres south-east of Tennant Creek, the Ammaroo phosphate deposit contains more than one billion tonnes of phosphate ore.

Verdant Minerals has secured a mining license for its Ammaroo phosphate project in Australia's Northern Territory.

Irish MEPs have urged the European Commission to rethink its introduction of the carbon border adjustment mechanism (CBAM).

Could demand mandates help the build the market for green fertilizers – by placing mandatory purchasing requirements on large-scale end users?