Oslo (2013-10-18): Yara and BASF are evaluating a possible joint investment into a world scale ammonia plant at the U.S. Gulf Coast.

Yara, with its global ammonia network and market expertise, seeks to increase its presence in the United States. BASF, which has a strong presence in the United States, is currently a major user of ammonia for its U.S. downstream manufacturing activities and intends to further strengthen its backward integration.

Additional details of the possible joint venture including the exact location for the plant as well as the capacity of the plant are currently being discussed by the parties.


Contact

Yara

Thor Giæver, Investor Relations
Telephone (+47) 24 15 72 95
Cellular (+47) 48 07 53 56
E-mail thor.giaver@yara.com

Esben Tuman, Media Relations
Cellular (+47) 90 50 84 00
E-mail esben.tuman@yara.com


BASF

Jennifer Moore-Braun, Corporate Media Relation
Telephone (+49) 621 60 99123
E-mail jennifer.moore-braun@basf.com

John Schmidt, U.S. Media Relations
Telephone (+1) 973 245-6405
E-mail john.schmidt@basf.com


About Yara
Yara delivers solutions for sustainable agriculture and the environment. Our fertilizers and crop nutrition programs help produce the food required for the growing world population. Our industrial products and solutions reduce emissions, improve air quality and support safe and efficient operations. Founded in Norway in 1905, Yara has a worldwide presence with sales to 150 countries. Safety is always our top priority.
www.yara.com

About BASF
BASF is the world`s leading chemical company: The Chemical Company. Its portfolio ranges from chemicals, plastics, performance products and crop protection products to oil and gas. We combine economic success with environmental protection and social responsibility. Through science and innovation, we enable our customers in nearly every industry to meet the current and future needs of society. Our products and solutions contribute to conserving resources, ensuring nutrition and improving quality of life. We have summed up this contribution in our corporate purpose: We create chemistry for a sustainable future. BASF had sales of €72.1 billion in 2012 and more than 110,000 employees as of the end of the year. BASF shares are traded on the stock exchanges in Frankfurt (BAS), London (BFA) and Zurich (AN). Further information on BASF is available on the Internet at www.basf.com.

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