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Yara International cuts costs and carbon exposure with new US plant, boosting profits despite gas price hikes.

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02 Oct 2026
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Yara International cuts costs and carbon exposure with new US plant, boosting profits despite gas price hikes.

Yara International is shifting from a high-cost, Europe-focused ammonia producer to a more diversified and cost-efficient operator by acquiring a Texas City ammonia plant and a carbon capture facility in Sluiskil. These moves reduce its reliance on volatile European gas prices and carbon costs. Despite higher gas prices and operational challenges, Yara's Q2 results showed strong margin resilience, with return on invested capital more than doubling to 14.3% and earnings per share rising 84%. The company currently trades at a discount due to outdated market views, presenting a potential opportunity for investors as its cost structure improves.

Yara International's strategic shift is noted here alongside Pluang's Basic Materials sector data. For readers following this sector, as of Oct 02, 2026 17:41 WIB, 26 of 38 US stocks rose while 11 fell. Notable movers include TECK at USD 65.70 with a 0.74% gain and 100% buy order activity, EXK at USD 8.62 with a 0.70% gain and 72% sell order activity, and DOW at USD 27.40 with a 0.69% loss and 57% buy order activity.

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