Unigel, the national nitrogen fertilizer firm, has resumed production of automotive urea at its nitrogen fertilizer unit in Camaçari (BA). Automotive urea is a vital component in the manufacturing of the Arla 32, and its production restarts exactly during a high-demand period to guarantee that market supply is not disrupted. The product, according to the company, is an extremely important chemical reagent for lowering greenhouse gas emissions in diesel engines, and it has been controlled by the National Council for the Environment since the beginning of 2023. Fertilizer output has remained stalled, and the company is working to negotiate lower natural gas tariffs with Petrobras.
Sources: Globo Rural/Global fert (*Translated by Ia Niani)