chemXplore tracks 1 project in Paraguay.
New HDAC-inhibitor fungicide gets its own FRAC code; targets Asian soybean rust in South America, shows ~6 bags/ha yield gain and no cross-resistance to current solutions.
US$665M funded (US$420M debt, US$245M equity); 260,000 t/yr low‑carbon CAN with 10‑year Yara offtake; powered by 100% renewable hydropower; production by Oct 2029.
FID enables construction of the first industrial-scale low-carbon fertiliser plant using green hydrogen, producing 260,000 t/y CAN and targeting commercial operation by 2029.
The Villeta plant will produce low-carbon fertiliser using Paraguay's renewable energy, creating 5,000 jobs and enhancing regional fertiliser supply and sustainability.
Elkem introduces a new structure, reduces workforce by 300, and cuts costs by NOK 1.9 billion to enhance profitability amid market challenges.
New soybean trait combines nematode, herbicide, and insect resistance to boost yields in Brazil, pending regulatory approval and field tests.
Creates Argentina's largest privately owned integrated oil & gas company by combining upstream and downstream assets in a cash-free 50:50 tie-up; completion expected early 2018.
