Operational Performance and Supply Chain Management
CF maintained a high utilization rate of 99% for ammonia production, with 5.2 million tons produced in H1 2025.
Operational safety was highlighted with only 3 recordable incidents and zero lost time days, demonstrating operational excellence at scale.
The company effectively managed logistics and inventory, delaying UAN fill programs to optimize supply and meet customer needs amid tight global inventories.
Frank Bozich highlighted that trade uncertainty, especially after April tariff announcements in the U.S., led to high order cancellations early in Q2, dampening seasonal demand.
Management noted that cancellations decreased significantly during the quarter, but the overall demand remained weaker than expected due to geopolitical and trade risks.
The company believes that resolution of trade uncertainties could unlock demand, with potential demand recovery driven by improved trade policies and geopolitical stability.