The Arab Fertilizer Association wrapped up its 38th international conference in Amman with a push for a joint Arab research center focused on fertilizer technology. The event, hosted by Jordan Phosphate Mines Company, brought together producers from over 30 countries. Delegates recommended cutting carbon emissions at Arab production facilities, adding value to regional phosphate and potash reserves, and building an early-warning network for fertilizer market and raw material trends. The recommendations also call for more cross-border industrial integration, technology transfer, and training in AI, asset management, and industrial safety. The association will submit a six-month progress report and draft a sector strategy through 2035. The exhibition included carbon capture tech, predictive maintenance, and digital tools aimed at energy optimization. For those tracking industrial decarbonization, the interesting part is whether the joint research center gets funded and how emissions reductions are measured. The conference language is still mostly at the recommendation stage.
