Nutrien Ltd., Saskatoon, reported that its Borger, Texas, nitrogen facility (ammonia and urea) began a 65-day turnaround starting May 3. However, the company said it will continue to ship inventory per its supply/demand plan. The Redwater, Alberta, facility is expecting a 68-day turnaround starting July 23, which will include the large ammonia plant and urea.
Nutrien CEO and President Mayo Schmidt said in the company’s earnings call on May 4 that it is normal to have one turnaround per year in the U.S. and Canada. Acknowledging these turnarounds, he noted that that company has been trying to take care of some large end-oflife issues where equipment is coming up on 40-50 years of service. Coming out of these turnarounds, the company expects to increase production capability and reliability.