N prices soar as high gas costs shut down production

摘要

Nitrogen prices have taken another leap following the closure of CF Fertilisers UK's two production plants because of record gas costs.The closures were announced on 17 September, sending Shockwaves through the food supply chain, which is dependent on the carbon dioxide by-product for many uses.Following government intervention and taxpayer funding to support it for three weeks, it was announced on 21 September that the Billingham plant was to reopen.