Pilbara TAN joint ventures established
(Thomson Reuters ONE) -
Oslo (2012-05-21): Yara has agreed with Orica and Apache to form joint ventures
to build a 330,000 metric tons ammonium nitrate (TAN) plant on the Burrup
peninsula and distribute ammonium nitrate and other explosives products to
mining customers in the Pilbara region.
"This is an important and value creating project for Yara that confirms our
dedication and ambition to be among the leading suppliers of TAN globally.
Together with our partners, we look forward to servicing the fast growing
Pilbara iron ore market," said Jørgen Ole Haslestad, President and Chief
Executive Officer of Yara.
Orica's Managing Director and CEO Ian Smith said "this is an extremely important
project for Orica. Together with our partners, we have a clear vision for
servicing the fast growing Pilbara iron ore market, which is being strongly
embraced by our customers in the region."
The joint venture will be owned 45% by Yara, 45% by Orica and 10% by Apache.
Construction of the plant is expected to have a capital cost of approximately
USD 800 million excluding capitalized interest, and be completed by the end of
2015. Tecnicas Reunidas will be appointed as the Engineering, Procurement and
Construction contractor under a fixed price, turnkey contract. Yara will manage
construction and ongoing operation of the ammonium nitrate plant.
The parties have also agreed to form a distribution and marketing joint venture
to distribute all ammonium nitrate and associated products and services to
mining customers in the Pilbara region. This joint venture will be owned in the
same proportions as the ammonium nitrate plant joint venture, but will be
managed by Orica.
Upon commencement of construction, Orica will pay approximately USD 110 million
for the 45% stake, to be split between Yara and Apache.
Contact
Thor Giæver, Investor Relations
Telephone (+47) 24 15 72 95
Cellular (+47) 48 07 53 56
E-mail thor.giaver(at)yara.com
Esben Tuman, Media Relations
Cellular (+47) 90 50 84 00
E-mail esben.tuman(at)yara.com
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growing world population. Our industrial products and solutions reduce
emissions, improve air quality and support safe and efficient operations.
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countries. Safety is always our top priority.
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Source: Yara International ASA via Thomson Reuters ONE
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Datum: 21.05.2012 - 07:31 Uhr
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