CHS nitrogen plant reported on hold

CHS Inc. has reportedly put its proposed nitrogen plant for Spiritwood, N.D. on hold, according a report in today’s Jamestown Sun. The paper cited a CHS spokesperson who said the plant had “significantly higher than expected construction and labor cost estimates,” which were prompting further review. CHS was expected to announce a decision on the project within the next few months. A CHS spokesperson was not immediately available for further confirmation or details.