On Aug. 21, 2015 a planned shutdown of operations will occur at the PCS Nitrogen facility near Lima, Ohio. The shutdown, which has been scheduled to complete capital improvements and plant maintenance, is expected to last approximately 7 weeks.
The company says the project will be one of the most comprehensive in the history of the Lima operation. The company has invested over $350 million dollars in capital and maintenance spending over the past two years with this outage being the second of two planned outages. During the shutdown period the company estimates approximately 1,200 additional contract personnel will be on site to assist in completing the capital projects and maintenance activities. This project is estimated to result in additional local spending of approximately $6 million dollars.
The company typically plans such shutdowns every four to five years for the execution of inspections and repairs as part of their dedication to the safety of personnel and communities, protection of the environment and to maintain continuous reliable operation of the plant.
PCS Nitrogen’s management would like to make local residents aware that an elevated noise level occurs during both the shutdown and startup of the facility. Accordingly, a higher noise level will be experienced for a period of time during the beginning of October when the site resumes operations. Increased traffic can also be expected along Buckeye and Fort Amanda Roads during this shutdown.
PCS Nitrogen Ohio LP (PotashCorp Lima) makes nitrogen products for agricultural and industrial uses. It employs more than 150 people.
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