Urea news

All news on Urea (also known as DURET® LB and AdBlue): plants, production capacities, investments and involved companies in Europe.

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.

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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.