ammonia

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And huge tubes for the transport of ammonia and hydrogen from the port of Rotterdam to the south eastern part of the Netherlands are also due to run through Moerdijk.

From BBC • Apr. 12, 2026

About half of the global supply of urea—a nitrogen-based fertilizer—and almost a third of the ammonia supply typically flow through the strait, according to the American Farm Bureau Federation.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 12, 2026

While the vast majority of liquid nitrogen and ammonia is domestically produced, the U.S. imports about half of its urea, making it susceptible to the Middle East supply shock.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 29, 2026

According to the United Nations around a third of the world's fertilisers - such as urea, potash, ammonia and phosphates - normally pass through the Hormuz Strait.

From BBC • Mar. 29, 2026

“For instance, did you know that the ancient Romans used bottles of urine as a refreshing oral rinse? They thought the ammonia in urine would disinfect mouths and whiten teeth.”

From "The Smartest Kid in the Universe" by Chris Grabenstein