Australia’s Incitec Pivot Ltd. has announced the completion of performance testing and handover of the Waggaman, La., anhydrous ammonia plant. IPL will take over management and operation of the plant Oct. 19. The company said the project remains within the original budget of U.S. $850 million.
IPL said the plant is expected to operate at an average of around 80 percent of capacity over
the coming 12 months as it ramps up to full annual production rates. Nameplate capacity is
of 800,000 metric mt/y. It is located at the existing Cornerstone Chemical Co. complex.
Ammonia from the facility will go to IPL’s Dyno Nobel subsidiary, Cornerstone and Trammo Inc.