Potassium chloride

EC 231-211-8

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

Potassium chloride projects

chemXplore tracks 2 projects producing potassium chloride, of which 2 are active.

1 FEED / Pre-FID 1 Under Construction

1 new construction and 1 expansion.

Owners and developers: Geoalcali S.L.U. (1), Highfield Resources (1), K+S Potash Canada (1)

Investors: K+S (1)

Contractors, licensors, and offtakers are recorded on all 2 of them For subscribers

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Latest news on potassium chloride

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.

24 October 2022
Highfield Resources secures €320.6M for Muga Potash Project

The financing includes €300M for construction and €20.6M for cost overruns. The term is 10 years for the main facility and 5 years for the overrun facility. HFR shares rose 12% to A$0.84.

30 June 2022
Construction Begins at Muga Potash Mine in Spain

Initial construction at Muga Mine includes fencing, staff facilities, and excavation. The project targets shallow sylvinite beds for low-cost mining. Some areas were relinquished due to geological factors.

Potassium chloride plants by country

chemXplore tracks 1 plant producing potassium chloride in 1 country.

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