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29 September 2025
thyssenkrupp Uhde Completes Hydrogen Recovery Unit at Fertiglobe UAE Plant
The new unit boosts ammonia output by 6%, enhances efficiency, and reduces CO2 emissions, supporting sustainable production goals.
24 September 2025
Moeve and ID Energy Boost Biomethane Production
The partnership aims to produce 1 TWh of biomethane, repurposing 3.1 million tons of waste annually, supporting decarbonization, energy independence, and rural economic growth.
22 September 2025
BASF Achieves 30% CO2e Reduction in Rice Without Yield Loss
BASF's trials with IRRI show climate-smart rice methods cut emissions and water use, maintaining yields. AgBalance® model aids farmers in tracking emissions and accessing carbon markets.
18 September 2025
BASF Expands xarvio FIELD MANAGER to Argentina and Brazil
xarvio FIELD MANAGER enhances farm management with data-driven insights, precision tools, and customizable features for agribusinesses in Argentina and Brazil.
16 September 2025
EIB Supports Sodiaal with €70 Million Loan
The EIB loan will fund Sodiaal's R&D, enhance competitiveness, and promote sustainability in the dairy sector, backed by the InvestEU programme.
8 September 2025
RWE Agrivoltaics Plant Combines Solar Power and Agriculture
RWE tests agrivoltaics, combining solar power with crop cultivation. Initial results show promising yields and soil protection across three different system designs.
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1 September 2025
Worley Appoints Former Incitec Pivot CEO to Board
Jeanne Johns joins as Non-Executive Director, bringing global expertise. Sharon Warburton retires after six years, noted for her leadership in strategy and risk management.
29 August 2025
EEW Opens New Sewage Sludge Incineration Plant in Delfzijl
The new plant processes 180,000 tons annually, saves 15 million m³ of gas, and cuts 27,000 tons of CO₂. It recovers phosphate and supports the Dutch energy transition.
27 August 2025
Genesis Fertilizers and Gunvor Partner on Natural Gas, DEF, and Carbon Credits
The partnership aims to secure natural gas supply, DEF offtake, and carbon credits, supporting a low-carbon fertilizer facility in Western Canada.
26 August 2025
BASF and Yara Halt Low-Carbon Ammonia Project
The project was discontinued to focus on higher value initiatives. Yara will continue exploring U.S. ammonia investments. Both companies maintain existing ammonia operations.
21 August 2025
Mitsui Chemicals and Dangote Partner in Nigeria
They signed an MOU to explore collaboration, focusing on domestic production and regional industry development in Africa, including Nigeria.
13 August 2025
BASF, Corteva, and M.S. Technologies to introduce new soybean trait in Brazil by decade's end
New soybean trait combines nematode, herbicide, and insect resistance to boost yields in Brazil, pending regulatory approval and field tests.
8 August 2025
Grupa Azoty Introduces New Liquid Fertilizer
The new RSMS BioShot N(S) 26-3 (7.5 SO₃) is a UAN solution with added sulfur and sugars to support soil microorganisms.
31 July 2025
Bayer Adjusts 2025 Sales Forecast and Increases US Litigation Provisions
Raises 2025 sales and earnings guidance; expects currency impacts; reports Q2 sales of €10.7B; sets €1.2B for Roundup litigation; settles 131,000 claims; awaits court rulings.
30 July 2025
Bayer Seeks Herbicide Approval in Four Key Markets
Icafolin-methyl, a new herbicide, targets weed resistance with unique properties. Launch expected in Brazil by 2028, with further expansion planned.
29 July 2025
Croda H1 2025 Results: Steady Sales Growth, Earnings Plan on Track
Sales up 7% at constant currency. Adjusted operating profit rose 12%. Cost savings target increased to £100m by 2027. Full-year profit forecast remains steady.
18 July 2025
EIB Grants €20M to Solynta for Disease-Resistant Potato Seeds
EIB funds development of climate-resilient potato seeds, enhancing global food security and reducing reliance on traditional tubers.
14 July 2025
Bayer Expands Global Distribution of M2i's Pheromone Crop Solutions
The partnership extends to Asia-Pacific, Latin America, and the US, enhancing biological crop protection with innovative pheromone gel technology.
14 July 2025
ORLEN and KGS Partner to Boost Biomethane Production in Poland
The agreement aims to build biomethane facilities, reduce CO2 emissions, and enhance energy security by optimizing resources and scaling production.
10 July 2025
Bayer to Exit Frankfurt Site by 2028, Secures Other German Sites Until 2030
Agreements ensure socially acceptable job adjustments in Germany, with support for affected employees and no further site closures until 2030.
7 July 2025
Grupa Azoty Unveils New Blended Fertilizer
Introducing Vitaplon® PK 23-30, a nitrogen-free fertilizer for cereals, rapeseed, maize, sugar beets, potatoes, and grassland, produced in Gdańsk.
12 May 2025
PepsiCo and Yara Expand Partnership to Latin America
The partnership aims to decarbonize agriculture in Latin America using low-carbon fertilizers, enhancing sustainability and supporting regenerative farming practices.
12 May 2025
Bayer refocuses Crop Science R&D and production in Germany on strategic technologies
Production in Frankfurt ends by 2028; R&D moves to Monheim. Dormagen streamlines, focusing on innovation. Job impacts addressed with employee reps.
25 March 2025
LANXESS Boosts 2024 Earnings
EBITDA up 19.9% to EUR 614M. Sales down 5.2%. Strong cash flow, debt reduced. Cost savings ahead of plan. Urethane Systems sale to UBE finalizes specialty chemicals shift.
5 March 2025
SUSTAINEXT Biorefinery Construction Begins in Spain
The biorefinery will process agricultural sidestreams into ingredients for various sectors, creating jobs and boosting the local economy with a zero-waste, zero-emissions model.
3 March 2025
TotalEnergies Launches Major Biogas Unit in Normandy
The new unit in Normandy will produce 153 GWh of biomethane annually, using beet pulp and organic materials, reducing chemical fertilizer use and CO2 emissions.
19 February 2025
BASF to Build New Alcoholates Plant in Ludwigshafen
The new plant will produce sodium and potassium methylate for biodiesel, pharma, and agriculture, enhancing site competitiveness and supporting market demand. Completion is expected in 2027.
11 December 2024
Grupa Azoty Puławy Launches Fifth Nitric Acid Line
The new line boosts nitric acid production, reduces emissions, and enhances fertilizer efficiency, despite delays and partial project suspension.
11 November 2024
Suomen Lantakaasu invests €80M in Kiuruvesi biogas plant, Finland
The plant will produce biogas from manure, aiming for 1 TWh of renewable fuel. EU funding supports the project, boosting local employment and reducing agricultural emissions.
7 November 2024
Avebe and ChainCraft partner to convert potato juice into circular chemicals
The collaboration uses fermentation to turn waste into valuable products, reducing environmental impact, enhancing sustainability, and boosting local employment and agriculture.
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