Riyadh-based SABIC Agri-Nutrients Co. Ltd. has completed its first-ever global shipment of low-carbon urea to New Zealand. The company said the 2,700 mt consignment of urea arrived in Timaru on New Zealand’s South Island on July 21 for fertilizer cooperative Ravensdown.
SABIC Agri-Nutrients, which is 50.1% owned by Saudi Basic Industries Corp., said in a statement that it has partnered with New Zealand as part of its strategy to be the world’s leading clean hydrogen hub. SABIC has already delivered shipments of low-carbon ammonia to several markets such as Japan, South Korea, India, and Taiwan (GM June 9, p. 28).
“The collaboration with SABIC Agri-Nutrients is key to ensuring we meet our commitment to reduce carbon emissions by 50% by 2023,” Ravensdown CEO Garry Diack said.