Phosphoric acid

EC 231-633-2

projects tracked
4
active
2
producing plants
13

Also known as orthophosphoric acid.

Phosphoric acid projects

chemXplore tracks 4 projects producing phosphoric acid, of which 2 are active.

  1. none Announced / Concept
  2. none FEED / Pre-FID
  3. none FID / Sanctioned
  4. 2 projects Under Construction
  5. none Commissioning & Start-up

Of the active ones, 2 new construction.

What moved recently

  • 19 August 2026 Abu Tartour Phosphoric Acid Plant Project, Egypt · Under Construction · Egypt
  • 12 August 2026 SONATRACH Integrated Phosphate Project Phase 1 (Bled El Hadba / Oued Keberit) · Under Construction · Algeria

Latest news on phosphoric acid

4 September 2026
LANXESS opens Krefeld lab to test iron‑based LFP battery materials

New Krefeld laboratory tests iron oxide and iron phosphate directly in cells to speed assessment for LFP and sodium‑ion batteries and support Western value chains.

25 August 2026
CNCEC-ECEC breaks ground on Egypt Abu Tartour phosphoric acid plant

Groundbreaking held for the Abu Tartour phosphoric acid plant in Egypt under an EPC joint-venture contract.

12 August 2026
Saipem signs €500m LNTP with Sonatrach for Phase 1 of Algeria PPI

Limited Notice to Proceed for Phase 1 of Algeria’s integrated phosphate-to-fertiliser complex, covering early works, FEED completion, long‑lead procurement and local partnerships.

12 August 2026
SONATRACH and AFC award EPCs for Integrated Phosphate Project Phase 1

Contracts cover fertilizer plants at Bled El Hadba and Oued El Keberit and port works at Annaba; project spans mining, fertilizer production and export infrastructure.

30 July 2026
MAIRE: H1 2026 results — €3.7bn revenues, strong order intake and M&A in Nextchem

Revenues +6.9% to €3.68bn; EBITDA +14.7% to €266.2m; H1 order intake €7.2bn, backlog €16.3bn; Nextchem buys Ballestra and 70% of ETEK.

25 June 2026
Nextchem (MAIRE) completes acquisition of Ballestra Group including Mazzoni and BUSS ChemTech

Adds full NPK fertilizer technologies, fluorine and oleochemistry capabilities; integrates ~460 staff, pilot plants and a €270m backlog; transaction paid at €148.2m.

29 September 2025
LOTTE SK Eneroot Completes 20MW Ulsan Hydrogen Fuel Cell Power Plant

The plant will produce 160,000 MWh of carbon-free electricity annually, with plans to expand to 80MW by 2026, supporting local economy and eco-friendly energy transition.

19 June 2025
Saipem wins Sonatrach FEED for Algeria phosphate integrated project

Dual-FEED covers mining at Bled El Hadba, processing and ancillary units at Oued Keberit, Annaba port upgrade and rail links; targets 10 Mt phosphate extraction and 6 Mt fertiliser output annually.

8 July 2021
First Integrated ChemPark in Prahovo, Serbia

The ChemPark in Prahovo offers low-cost, CO2-neutral energy, excellent logistics, and green hydrogen opportunities, attracting foreign investors and enabling quick production startups.

Phosphoric acid plants by country

chemXplore tracks 13 plants producing phosphoric acid in 5 countries.

plants

The 4 with the most plants, of 5 countries.

Phosphoric acid producers

plants

The 3 with the most plants, of 5 producers.

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