Linde to build Wyoming ammonia plant for Simplot

Linde Engineering North America is building an ammonia plant for J.R. Simplot Co. adjacent to Simplot's existing phosphate fertilizer complex in Rock Springs, Wyoming. 

"The availability of an abundant supply of low-cost natural gas feed stocks in North America has revitalized the US ammonia and nitrogen fertilizer industry, and Linde Engineering has the expertise to provide the right solutions for our clients, from engineering through construction," said Steve Bertone, acting managing director of Linde Engineering Northt America.

The 600 tpd plant will supply both the Rock Springs and Pocatello, Idaho, phosphate fertilizer production locations while providing the capacity to meet Simplot's next phase of anticipated phosphate expansion plans at Rock Springs. The new plant will take approximately two years to complete.

"This is Linde's first North American implementation of our ammonia process, and we are pleased to work with Simplot to bring their global vision to fruition here in the US", said Ken Lamb, director of Linde Engineering's hydrogen and syngas business unit for North America.

This will be Linde's third ammonia project in the last two years, based upon their unique, proprietary process. 

"Output from the new ammonia plant will significantly enhance our long term sustainability in the phosphate marketplace," said Bill Whitacre, CEO of J.R. Simplot. "This capital investment is a big step for us; one that is key to our future in ensuring long-term, low cost raw materials to our facilities."