Potassium chloride

EC 231-211-8

projects tracked
3
active
2
producing plants
10

Also known as muriate of potash, KCl, and MOP.

Potassium chloride projects

chemXplore tracks 3 projects producing potassium chloride, 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, 1 new construction and 1 expansion.

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Latest news on potassium chloride

10 November 2026
K+S awards Worley construction contract for Bethune potash expansion

Two-year field construction for the compaction building and associated power distribution to support a ramp-up to about 4 Mtpa by around 2040; includes structural, mechanical, electrical and control works.

29 October 2026
K+S Potash Canada Bethune mine growth plan

Multi-decade plan to reach 4.0 Mtpa with new mining, processing, compaction, rail and utilities; environmental studies and Indigenous/community engagement ongoing; compaction construction advancing.

23 October 2026
BHP CEO Brandon Craig outlines priorities at 2026 AGM

Craig makes safety his first priority after two recent site fatalities, flags FY2026 results (US$33bn EBITDA; US$13bn profit), confirms Jansen first production mid next year and 3–4% CAGR to 2035.

20 October 2026
BHP operational review for quarter ended 30 September 2026

Two fatalities at operations; copper output fell amid planned grade declines, maintenance and weather; Jansen Stage 1 is 87% complete and on track for mid‑2027 start; copper prices ~50% higher YoY.

12 August 2026
Worley receives K+S 2025 Large Project Contractor Safety Award for Saskatchewan cogeneration project

Recognition for safety performance on a cogeneration build whose scope included construction, commissioning and startup; units will supply steam and power for future production.

23 April 2026
Brenntag launches BYPHAR biopharma brand

BYPHAR offers three-tier raw materials (Explore/Enhance/Excel) with GMP/regulatory-ready documentation; co-branded suppliers and global supply, supporting development to commercial manufacturing.

13 April 2026
K+S Potash Canada awards Worley and Graham major Ramp‑Up construction scopes

Preferred partners appointed for Compaction expansion and Cooling Pond Pumphouse to support Bethune capacity growth toward 4 Mt/y.

10 March 2026
K+S Potash Canada: Bethune Ramp‑Up and CAD 2.5–3B investment to 2040

Bethune mine hit shipment and production records, signed a 30‑year Indigenous‑owned solar PPA, and plans CAD 2.5–3B Ramp‑Up to 2040 to boost output while reducing resource intensity.

18 February 2026
SaskPower to buy up to 62 MW from K+S Potash Canada Bethune CHP

Utility will purchase up to 62 MW from a near-mine CHP expansion, supplying baseload power from late 2026 through 2034; CHP adds three gas turbines and HRSGs.

10 February 2026
Elkem Reduces Production at Norwegian Plants

Elkem halts production at Rana and Salten due to market challenges, high inventory, and power costs, potentially leading to temporary layoffs.

Potassium chloride plants by country

chemXplore tracks 10 plants producing potassium chloride in 1 country.

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