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Tessenderlo to buy Swedish SOP producer Cinis
Tessenderlo to buy Swedish SOP producer Cinis
London, 1 April (Argus) — Tessenderlo Kerley — part of Belgium-based chemicals company Tessenderlo — is to acquire Swedish SOP producer Cinis Fertilizer, which filed for bankruptcy in January. Tessenderlo will acquire Cinis' 100,000 t/yr water-soluble SOP plant in Ornskoldsvik. The value of the acquisition — expected to close this quarter — was not disclosed. Tessenderlo Kerley executive vice-president Geert Gyselinck said the acquisition "further diversifies our portfolio of production technologies". Tessenderlo produces SOP in Belgium using the Mannheim process, which requires MOP and sulphuric acid inputs. Cinis produces SOP using the glaserite process, which uses sodium sulphate and MOP as raw materials. Cinis started SOP production at Ornskoldsvik in May 2024. It delivered its first vessel cargo to Dutch speciality fertilizer company Van Iperen that September. Cinis has faced challenges since then, and has missed production goals . In April last year, it sought finance to boost production and for plant improvements. In October, it ditched output targets and asked for further funding, before pausing production in November. By Julia Campbell and Aidan Hall Send comments and request more information at feedback@argusmedia.com Copyright © 2026. Argus Media group . All rights reserved.
India’s RCF delays urea tender load date to 30 April
India’s RCF delays urea tender load date to 30 April
Amsterdam, 1 April (Argus) — Indian importer and supplier RCF has delayed the latest loading date under its 18 February urea tender to 30 April from 31 March, citing a supply crunch caused by the Middle East war. Suppliers are still to nominate five vessels to carry a combined 217,000t of urea under the tender, which saw RCF award around 1.3mn t, according to the latest list seen by Argus . Seven nominated vessels carrying just over 300,000t are stuck behind the strait of Hormuz — three from Qatar, three from Saudi Arabia and one from Bahrain. The outstanding nominations and stranded vessels mean about 520,000t has yet to be shipped to RCF. Oman is the only country in the Middle East shipping urea freely, with three vessels carrying just over 150,000t sailing under RCF commitments, the list shows. The war has upended urea supply, cutting off Qatar, Saudi Arabia, the UAE and Bahrain, which typically account for 1mn t/month of shipments — around 20pc of global trade. At least 21 vessels loaded with 919,000t of urea are stranded beyond Hormuz, Kpler tracking data show. The true number could be higher if operators have deactivated automatic identification systems. By Harry Minihan Send comments and request more information at feedback@argusmedia.com Copyright © 2026. Argus Media group . All rights reserved.
Chinese amsul exports 'expected to continue'
Chinese amsul exports 'expected to continue'
Bali, 1 April (Argus) — China is expected to keep ammonium sulphate (amsul) exports flowing for now, but quotas could still be introduced, according to market participants. Amsul is the only nitrogen fertilizer still being shipped out of China, after restrictions were placed on exports of other products. Delegates at the Argus Asia Fertilizer conference in Bali said amsul exports are likely to continue. The rationale for amsul possible curbs is far from obvious, as the product has limited domestic use, with China relying primarily on urea and ammonium chloride for nitrogen. Standard-grade amsul — largely produced as a by-product of caprolactam — remains a key revenue stream for producers as caprolactam costs continue to rise as the Middle East war continues. Any disruption to exports would lead to storage constraints and increase the financial pressure on producers, market participants said. China's has around 25mn t/yr of amsul capacity and exported just over 21mn t in 2025. Domestic caprolactam operating rates are currently at 80pc. The government halted customs inspections for exports of NK fertilizers on 13 March and ammonium chloride and UAN on 25 March . Urea is routinely subject to customs inspections. But urea exports are currently halted and it is unclear when regular shipments will resume. By Dinise Chng and Upasruti Biswas Send comments and request more information at feedback@argusmedia.com Copyright © 2026. Argus Media group . All rights reserved.
SE Asia producers launch fertilizer association
SE Asia producers launch fertilizer association
Singapore, 1 April (Argus) — State-owned Indonesian fertilizer producer Pupuk Indonesia, state-owned Malaysian fertilizer producer Petronas, and Bruneian fertilizer producer Brunei Fertilizer Industries (BFI) have announced the formation of the Southeast Asia Fertilizer Association at the Argus Asia Fertilizer Conference in Bali today. The association aims to address regional fertilizer-related issues through a formal industry body and to present a more unified voice on market and policy developments. This includes strengthening food security in the region and to support low-carbon, sustainable agricultural production, said Rahmad Pribadi, chief executive of Pupuk Indonesia. Southeast Asia faces mounting challenges in agriculture, including emissions linked to rice cultivation, which accounts for around 1pc of the global carbon dioxide emissions output. The association aims to promote best practices among farmers in the region, particularly in rice production, said Dr Harri Kiiski, chief executive of BFI. The group will also focus on safeguarding fertilizer supply across the region and supporting a more stable market environment, including for urea in the Asia Pacific region. By Dinise Chng, Huijun Yao Send comments and request more information at feedback@argusmedia.com Copyright © 2026. Argus Media group . All rights reserved.
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