K+S presents plans to expand Bethune potash production to 4 million tonnes annually
K+S plans to accelerate Bethune’s annual production ramp-up to 150,000 tonnes, targeting eventual output of 4 million tonnes a year. It also set financial, operational and climate targets, including greenhouse-gas neutrality from 2045.
1. Production and targets
K+S is accelerating Bethune’s annual production ramp-up to 150,000 tonnes and targets eventual output of 4 million tonnes a year. The company expects potash demand to grow 2-3% annually, requiring additional capacity averaging around 2 million tonnes a year. Its financial targets include an average EBITDA margin above 20% over a five-year cycle and net debt-to-EBITDA generally capped at 1.5 times.
2. Operational and climate goals
Werra 2060 targets roughly 90% less tailings disposal at Wintershall from summer 2028, alongside lower emissions and process water volumes. K+S targets emissions reductions of 25% by 2030 and 60% by 2040 versus 2020, and greenhouse-gas neutrality from 2045.
