- The ammonia plant restart follows an interim agreement to cover costs and produce CO2 for the UK market.
- The restart process is expected to take several days.
- CO2 is a byproduct of the ammonia production process.
Restart of Ammonia Plant
CF Industries Holdings, Inc. has announced the immediate restart of its ammonia plant at the Billingham, UK complex. This decision follows an interim agreement to cover the costs associated with restarting the plant and producing CO2 for the UK market.
Government Collaboration
The agreement was facilitated by the efforts of The Honorable Kwasi Kwarteng, Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, and his team. Their work has been crucial in preventing a potential CO2 supply disruption that could impact various industries, including food and beverage availability in the UK.
Production Timeline
The process of safely restarting the ammonia plant is expected to take several days. CO2, a byproduct of the ammonia production process, will be produced as part of this restart.
Future Plans
CF Industries looks forward to collaborating with the UK government to develop a long-term solution, including the development of alternative CO2 suppliers for the UK market.
