Name of the Project
Nitrogen fertiliser plant project.

Location
Wever, in south-east Iowa, in the US.

Client
Iowa Fertilizer Company (IFCo).

Project Description
The plant is the first world-scale greenfield nitrogen fertiliser plant to be built in the US in more than 25 years.

The plant has a nameplate capacity of 2 200 t/d of ammonia, 2 200 t/d of urea synthesis, 1 200 t/d of granular urea, 4 300 t/d of urea ammonium nitrate and 900 t/d of diesel exhaust fluid, with a combined sellable capacity of 1.5- to 2-million metric tons of product a year. 

Further, the plant can alternate between products at short notice, depending on market demand.

Potential Job Creation
At the peak of construction, IFCo employed more than 3 500 workers and currently has more than 200 full-time positions to operate the plant. Additionally, many more indirect positions will be created.

Value
$3-billion.

Duration
The project was completed this year.

Latest Developments
The project started production and sales in April.

Key Contracts and Suppliers
Orascom Construction (construction contract).

On Budget and on Time?
Not stated.

Contact Details for Project Information
IFCo, email media@iowafertilizer.com.