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Urea news
All news on
Urea
(also known as
DURET® LB
and
AdBlue
): plants, production capacities, investments and involved companies.
16 March 2026
OCI Global H2 and FY 2025 Unaudited Results
Geopolitical tensions raise gas costs, impacting nitrogen production. OCI divests assets, plans merger with Orascom. Court halts shareholder vote pending inquiry. Revenue and EBITDA decline.
4 March 2026
NEXTCHEM Secures €485M Contract for Hydrogen, Ammonia, Urea, and Methanol Technologies in West Africa
The project includes hydrogen, ammonia, and urea units across three sites. Engineering has begun, with €10M recognized pre-FID.
3 March 2026
QatarEnergy Halts Downstream Production
Production of urea, polymers, methanol, aluminum, and other products in Qatar is being stopped. Communication with stakeholders will continue.
19 February 2026
BASF Launches AdBlue GE Using 100% Green Electricity
AdBlue GE is made with renewable electricity, reducing CO2 emissions. It matches conventional AdBlue in quality and performance. Initial launch in Switzerland, with plans for wider European rollout.
13 January 2026
NEXTCHEM Secures Two Contracts in China for NX STAMI™ Technologies
NEXTCHEM will provide licenses and PDPs for a new nitric acid plant and revamp a urea plant in China, enhancing energy efficiency and reducing emissions in fertilizer production.
19 December 2025
NEXTCHEM (MAIRE) Secures Urea Technology Contract in China
A new urea plant in China will use Ultra-Low Energy technology, cutting steam use by 35% and cooling water by 16%, marking its tenth global application.
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26 November 2025
Dangote Partners with Honeywell to Expand Refinery to 1.4M Barrels/Day
The partnership will enhance refinery capacity and product quality, expand polypropylene production, and triple urea output to meet growing demand.
21 November 2025
thyssenkrupp Uhde to License Urea Granulation Units for Dangote Fertiliser in Nigeria
Four new urea granulation units will boost production capacity in Nigeria, using efficient, low-emission technology to meet stringent environmental standards.
28 August 2025
Dangote Group and Ethiopia to Build $2.5B Fertilizer Plant
A $2.5B urea plant in Ethiopia will produce 3M metric tons annually, boosting agriculture, reducing imports, and creating jobs. Completion is targeted within 40 months.
16 May 2024
BASF Introduces Biomass-Balanced Ammonia and Urea Products
The new biomass-balanced ammonia and urea products reduce carbon footprints by 80% using certified biowaste and renewable energy, aiding customers in meeting sustainability targets.
9 March 2024
Yara Reduces Production at Ferrara and Le Havre Plants Due to High Natural Gas Prices
Production at these plants will operate at 45% capacity due to high natural gas prices. Yara will monitor the situation and use its global system to maintain supply and food chain continuity.
26 June 2023
La Mède: Future Energy Hub
La Mède produces HVO biodiesel, AdBlue, Avgas, and recycled fuels. It features a solar farm, logistics hub, training center, and microalgae test platform, focusing on sustainability and CO2 reduction.
23 January 2023
Técnicas Reunidas to Develop Kazakhstan's Largest Ammonium Plant
The plant in Aktau will produce ammonia, urea, nitric acid, and ammonium nitrate, with a $1 billion investment. It aims to minimize environmental impact and improve efficiency.
13 January 2021
Total and Engie to Build France's Largest Green Hydrogen Site
The Masshylia project at La Mède biorefinery will use solar power to produce 5 tonnes of green hydrogen daily, cutting 15,000 tonnes of CO2 annually, with production starting in 2024.
19 November 2015
Azomureş Completes Major 30-Year Modernization
The modernization ensures compliance with 2016 environmental regulations, boosts productivity, and supports Romanian agriculture with improved fertilizer production and a new industrial water treatment station.
29 July 2015
Yara Invests $263M to Boost Urea Production in Sluiskil
The investment will replace an old prilling unit with a new granulator, increasing urea with sulphur capacity to 660,000 tons annually, while reducing UAN production and boosting CAN output.
16 April 2015
Total's Refining Strategy: Upgrading Donges, Transforming La Mède
Investing €600M to upgrade Donges and transform La Mède into a biorefinery, ensuring long-term profitability and adapting to market trends without layoffs or forced relocations.
17 June 2014
Yara Acquires Full Ownership of Le Havre Urea Plant
Yara now fully owns the Le Havre urea plant, enhancing management and flexibility. This acquisition boosts urea production by 160,000 metric tons annually, expanding sales in various markets.
