U.S. Gulf: Sources reported no new business in the Gulf sulfuric acid market. Price ideas were unchanged in the $45-$55/mt CFR range.
Australia: A train carrying roughly 1,500 mt of sulfuric acid derailed in Queensland on Dec. 27, spilling at least 60 mt in the crash, according to reports. The material, reportedly owned by Australian fertilizer producer Incitec Pivot Ltd. (IPL), was being transported to IPL’s phosphate manufacturing facility at Phosphate Hill.
Queensland Rail planned to build a temporary bypass around the derailment site to restore service. The temporary track was expected to be completed in 1-2 weeks.
It was unclear whether IPL phosphate production would be impacted by the spill. IPL did not respond to requests for comment.