BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN: Brunei Darussalam is set to host the headquarters of the proposed South-East Asia Fertilizer Association (SEAFA), following a joint declaration signed by key regional industry players, according to a press release from Brunei Fertilizer Industries Sdn Bhd (BFI).
The declaration was formalised during the Argus Fertilizer Asia Conference 2026 in Bali, marking a significant step towards strengthening cooperation among fertilizer producers in the region.
The founding members of the association are BFI, Petronas Chemicals Group Berhad (PCG), and PT Pupuk Indonesia.
As one of the founding members, BFI will play a central role in shaping the direction of SEAFA, which is envisioned as a non-commercial platform to promote knowledge sharing, industry best practices and policy dialogue across South-East Asia.
The association aims to enhance agricultural productivity, strengthen supply resilience and support the transition towards more sustainable and lower-carbon fertilizer production in the ASEAN region. It is also expected to expand its membership to include other fertilizer producers in the future.
BFI Chief Executive Officer Harri Kiiski welcomed the initiative and Brunei’s role in hosting the association’s headquarters.
“We are proud to host SEAFA in Brunei Darussalam. The association provides a collaborative platform where industry leaders can work together to strengthen regional cooperation, share expertise and contribute to sustainable agricultural development in South-East Asia,” he said.
He added that the challenges of adopting more sustainable practices in fertilizer production and usage require a unified industry approach, particularly in engaging Asean policymakers to reduce the carbon footprint across the value chain.
BFI, one of South-East Asia’s largest single-train fertilizer plants, continues to support regional fertilizer supply while contributing to broader efforts in strengthening food security and promoting industrial sustainability. - Borneo Bulletin/ANN
