Calgary-A coal gasification project to help Agrium Inc. keep its Kenai, Alaska, nitrogen complex afloat could be online in late 2010/early 2012, Lisa Parker, Agrium spokesperson told Green Markets last week. “We will finish Phase 2 in the summer of 2008,” said Parker. “If the decision is made to proceed to Phase 3 then we would commence with detailed design and engineering as well as complete project permitting. Phase 4 would be procurement and construction. Our target to complete is late 2011-2012.” Agrium recently marked the end of Phase 1 of the project, with plans to move into Phase 2 (GM Nov. 13, p. 9). Until any coal gas project is complete, Agrium will have to rely on natural gas. Currently, its Kenai plants are down as gas suppliers assure supplies to residential users during the winter months.
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