India’s Directorate General of Trade Remedies (DGRT) has initiated an investigation into imports of insoluble sulphur from China, based on an application from a domestic company. The investigation aims to determine if subsidies are causing injury to Indian producers and to recommend applicable duties.
The second-largest of Mosaic’s three US phosphate rock mines is being temporarily shut due to the current sulphur supply and affordability crisis.
Sojitz Solvadis GmbH, marketer and distributor of basic and specialty chemicals, has acquired 100% of the share capital of France’s Citis SAS and Citis Forming SAS from PLF Ressources. The companies, collectively known as Citis Group, distribute liquid sulphur, provide logistics and storage services, and convert liquid sulphur into solid pastilles and other sulphur products […]
Pakistan’s Attock Refinery Ltd plans to establish a new 50,000 barrels per day (bbl/d) deep-conversion refinery. The company’s recently release annual report says that the refinery addition depends upon “sustainable enhanced supplies of local crude… and necessary support from the government side.” The expansion plan is part of an upgrade to meet Euro-V fuel specifications, […]
While some sulphur is transported as a liquid, especially in Europe and North America, recent events have highlighted the increased flexibility of solid sulphur supply chains.
Sulphur magazine has a new title - Sulphur+Sulphuric Acid - better reflecting the editorial focus and breadth of coverage.
• The global sulphur market outlook is flat to soft in the near term: most
Most key sulphur import markets remained stagnant in late August due to weak demand. A premium is being paid for cargoes with guaranteed delivery schedules, driven by ongoing logistical risks in the Middle East. This has firmed prices in North America and Indonesia, but the potential return of supply from Russia and Kazakhstan may add some downward pressure.
CS Combustion Solutions outlines retrofit options that use improved atomisation, air-side mixing and modular burner inserts to boost sulphur furnace reliability, flexibility and capacity with minimal equipment changes.
Elessent Clean Technologies explains how rigorous sampling, Certificate of Analysis scrutiny and cross-functional coordination help sulphur buyers manage contamination, acidity and supply quality risks in tightening markets.