Calgary-Agrium Inc. is acting to address concerns raised by citizens in the port of Damietta, Egypt, who have recently voiced concerns over the possible environmental impact that a new EAgrium nitrogen facility might have on the community. Demonstrations about the plant have recently made front page news in local papers. EAgrium is Agrium’s Egyptian subsidiary, which is 60 percent owned by Agrium. It is in the midst of building a major new nitrogen facility at the site. Construction began six months ago and is expected to be completed in 2011. Agrium says the project has met the highest global environmental standards. However, the Egyptian government has asked EAgrium to increase efforts to achieve a public consensus on the project and to undertake an evaluation of all options to address the concerns raised.
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