QatarEnergy Enters 10-Year Sulfur Supply Agreement with OCP Nutricrops

QatarEnergy

QatarEnergy has signed a long-term sulfur supply agreement with OCP Nutricrops, a subsidiary of OCP Group - a world leader in plant nutrition solutions and phosphate-based fertilizers.

Under the terms of the 10-year agreement, QatarEnergy will supply up to 7.5 million tons of sulfur to OCP Nutricrops beginning in the third quarter of 2024.

OCP Nutricrops is a Morocco-based company responsible for developing soil nutrition solutions to address global challenges in food production and sustainability.

Commenting on this occasion, HE Minister of State for Energy Affairs, the President and CEO of QatarEnergy Eng. Saad bin Sherida Al Kaabi said: "We are pleased to sign this agreement, solidifying our business relationship both with OCP Nutricrops and the Kingdom of Morocco. This agreement marks a significant step in advancing cooperation between our two companies and fostering mutual growth and value for both sides." This agreement highlights QatarEnergys strategy in establishing enduring relationships with reliable leaders in the fertilizers industry, as well as QatarEnergys commitment to support the global agricultural sector and greater food security.

Qatar is one of the worlds largest exporters of sulfur, with a total annual production capacity of around 3.4 million tons, which will further increase with the commissioning of new gas production projects in the coming years.

(QNA)