Yara International ASA (OSL:YAR) Yara JV With Temporary Ammonia Production Stop In Billingham

Yara International ASA (OSL:YAR) Oslo (2008-12-08): Yara International ASA's joint venture, GrowHow UK Ltd, has temporarily stopped ammonia production in Billingham, UK. The plant has an annual capacity of 550,000 tons ammonia.

The decision to stop production temporarily is related to the current situation in international ammonia markets with lower activity and price levels, as well as lower industrial ammonia demand in UK.

The ammonia plant will startup when market conditions warrant resuming production.

GrowHow UK Ltd. is a joint venture owned 50/50 by Yara International ASA and Terra Nitrogen Inc.



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Yara International ASA is a leading chemical company that converts energy, natural minerals and nitrogen from the air into essential products for farmers and industrial customers. As the number one global supplier of mineral fertilizers and agronomic solutions, we help provide food for a growing world population. Our industrial product portfolio includes environmental protection agents that safeguard air and water purity and preserve food quality. Yara's global workforce of more than 8,000 employees represents great diversity and talent enabling Yara to remain a leading performer in its industry. www.yara.com

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Yara International ASA

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