US nitrogen capacity
New carbon capture-based plants could see US nitrogen capacity jump over the next few years, but Trump attacks on IRA tax credits may scupper some ongoing projects.
New carbon capture-based plants could see US nitrogen capacity jump over the next few years, but Trump attacks on IRA tax credits may scupper some ongoing projects.
Lithium sulphur battery manufacturer Lyten has signed agreements with California Sulphur Company, at the Port of Los Angeles, and a Port of Stockton company to supply US domestically sourced, industrial-grade sulphur to Lyten’s manufacturing facilities in San Jose, CA, San Leandro, CA, and its recently announced Reno, NV, “gigafactory”.
Rapidly increasing lithium production is projected to require several million t/a of sulphuric acid in the next few years, with China, the USA and Australia the main consumers.
CRU will convene the 2025 Phosphates+Potash Expoconference in Orlando, Florida, 31 March – 2 April.
Rotary coolers remain a popular choice with fertilizer producers, explains Shane Le Capitaine of FEECO International, thanks to their ability to meet the industry’s rigorous demands.
As a tumultuous 2024 draws to a close, CRU’s fertilizer team to make a few predictions for the year ahead.
Dr Karl Wyant of Nutrien outlines how the phosphorus and potassium removed during soybean/corn rotations are best replenished.
Soybean growers are increasingly turning to biostimulants and micronutrients such as boron to achieve yield gains.