Dyno Nobel has signed a binding agreement for the sale of the Phosphate Hill plant in Australia to Ryowa II GPS Pty Ltd, a wholly owned subsidiary of Mayfair Australia Corporation, it announced 9 March. The purchase is for a nominal A$1.00 (US$0.70), with a deferred value of up to A$100 million payable to Dyno Nobel subject to certain conditions and performance hurdles. Phosphate Hill produces around 400,000 t/a DAP and 200,000 t/a MAP.
Pilbara Ports has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Yara Pilbara for low carbon ammonia bunkering. The companies have agreed to collaborate on government and stakeholder advocacy, develop a training program for safe ammonia handling, and are planning the necessary fuelling infrastructure at Dampier and Port Hedland ports as part of the Pilbara Clean Fuel Bunkering Initiative.
Viva Energy has commissioned a new ultra-low sulphur gasoline (ULSG) plant at its Geelong refinery to meet Australia’s updated fuel standards, which came into effect on December 15. Under the standards, all gasoline grades must contain a maximum of 10 parts per million (ppm) sulphur, a so-called Euro-V standard. The ULSG plant was officially opened by the Minister for Climate Change and Energy, Chris Bowen MP, alongside Viva Energy Chairman Robert Hill and CEO Scott Wyatt.
FertiCoat is a specialised fertilizer coating developed by Omnia Specialities Australia. Its unique formulation helps prevent soil fixation and leaching losses.
Verdant Minerals has secured a mining license for its Ammaroo phosphate project in Australia's Northern Territory.