Production – Yara Pilbara, Australia

Construction of the company's AUD 700 million liquid ammonia plant on the Burrup Peninsula, near Karratha in western Australia, began in 2003. Production started in April 2006, and The Burrup Fertilisers Pty Ltd`s first export shipment was made from the Port of Dampier in June 2006.

The Burrup Fertilisers ammonia plant was the first industrial development to be established on the Burrup Peninsula following the State Government's $200m infrastructure investment.  Liquid ammonia is piped direct from the plant to the new jetty at the Port of Dampier.

In 2012, Yara acquired 16% of Burrup Holdings Limited (BHL) increasing its ownership share in the company to 51% as part of its strategy to strengthen its position in Asia and Oceania. The Burrup Fertilisers Pty Ltd has been renamed Yara Pilbara Fertilisers Pty Ltd, marking a more active role for Yara in the region.

Yara Pilbara Fertilisers Pty Ltd is one of the world's largest ammonia production facilities, with a production capability of approximately 850,000 metric tons annually. The plant provides employment for approximately 100 production and administrative staff.

Liquid ammonia is a vital raw material in the manufacture of fertilizer. Output from the plant is sold in Australian domestic market as well as exported into Korea, Indonesia and other SE Asian markets. Two new ships capable of 25,000 tonnes are dedicated to handle the distribution.

Yara Pilbara have submitted its EEO transitional public report for 2012. Anyone interested in viewing the full report may please contact by email:

 neel.lalchan@yara.com or phone +61 8 9183 4100.