Yara acquires Gulf Coast Ammonia plant

02 Jul 2026 11:03 CEST

Oslo, 2 July 2026: Yara International ASA, a leading crop nutrition and ammonia
company, today announced that its U.S. subsidiary, Yara North America, Inc., has
reached an agreement to acquire Gulf Coast Ammonia's (GCA) ammonia production
facility in Texas City, Texas from GCA Holdings LLC, affiliated with Lotus
Infrastructure Partners and MB Energy for a consideration of USD 1.3 billion.

Key Highlights

· The acquisition demonstrates execution of Yara's strategy to diversify its
energy exposure and enhance the competitiveness of its global ammonia production
footprint.
· Yara will own the ammonia plant with an expected nameplate capacity of 1.3
mtpa, with Air Products supplying the industrial gases to Yara as part of a long
-term supply agreement.
· Yara will utilize its midstream ammonia platform to supply both external
customers and its own internal sourcing needs.
· The plant is currently in commissioning and is anticipated to continue
ramping up toward full production and stable operations by end of 2026, with
production targeted at above nameplate capacity.
· Yara sees investing in the U.S. as highly attractive, reinforcing its long
-time presence as a reliable provider of crop nutrition solutions and producer
of ammonia.

"By bringing this plant into the Yara portfolio, we are strengthening our
operational resilience and diversifying our energy costs at a time when supply
flexibility matters more than ever. This addition of world-class U.S. production
capacity supports our long term strategy of diversifying our energy exposure,
capturing economies of scale, and lowering both fixed costs and capital per
tonne. With a century of experience and a proven commitment to safety across our
operations, sales, and distribution networks in over 60 countries, Yara will
contribute to reliable supply across critical value chains, in the U.S. and
beyond," said Svein Tore Holsether, President and Chief Executive Officer.

Strengthening Yara's competitiveness

The acquisition demonstrates execution of Yara's strategy to diversify its
energy exposure through value-accretive, disciplined investments that improve
competitiveness and support long-term earnings expansion.

Yara will utilize its midstream ammonia platform to supply both external
customers, and its own internal sourcing needs. This further strengthens Yara's
ability to serve its fertilizer production system and key industrial customers
with reliable ammonia supply.

The acquisition includes the ammonia synthesis loop and related ammonia storage
and exclusive use of loading infrastructure. Hydrogen and nitrogen supply, along
with other utilities, are supplied through a long-term contract with Air
Products, which owns and operates the largest hydrogen pipeline network in the
United States. This contributes to Yara's strategic priority of gas
diversification, with a significant increase of U.S. gas exposure (Henry Hub).
The set-up is similar to Yara's operations in Freeport, Texas, where a
comparable model combined with Yara's ammonia expertise has supported strong
operational improvements and consistently high performance.

The plant is completing outstanding work toward a gradual ramp-up to its 1.3
million metric ton nameplate capacity and stable operations, currently
anticipated by the end of 2026. Yara brings a century of experience in ammonia
production to this acquisition and will work together with Air Products to
improve plant reliability and performance, targeting production to or beyond
nameplate capacity. Following a comprehensive technical due diligence, Yara
confirmed the GCA plant's potential to become one of the most efficient and
profitable assets in the global portfolio, strengthening Yara's position on the
global ammonia cost curve.

Yara's flexible system enables multiple pathways for profitable decarbonization.
Yara and Air Products extend their collaboration through this acquisition, and
through finalizing the previously announced marketing and distribution agreement
for renewable ammonia from the NEOM Green Hydrogen plant in Saudia Arabia. In
addition, the set up in GCA presents opportunities for a flexible, step-wise
entry to low-carbon ammonia, subject to regulatory development and financial
viability.

Financial impact and capital discipline

The USD 1.3 billion consideration increases Yara's total capex outlay for 2026
to USD 2.5 billion and is within the expected capex allocated for ammonia
investments 2026-2030 at our Capital Markets Day in January 2026. As of 1Q 2026,
Yara reported a strong balance sheet with Net debt/EBITDA[1] of 1.00. This
acquisition implies a pro forma Net Debt/EBITDA[1] of 1.73 including dividend
payment made in May, remaining within the limits of Yara's capital allocation
policy.

Yara reiterates its capital allocation framework for 2026-2030 targeting average
annual capex spend of 1.2 BUSD in real terms, strict capital discipline and
shareholder returns in line with its dividend policy. While this acquisition
brings forward part of the anticipated growth capex for the next years, it also
accelerates the associated cash flows from new ammonia capacity. Further growth
investments over the period will be limited and focused on selective high return
opportunities.

Parallel to executing its strategic priorities through this acquisition, Yara
remains focused on its improvement to strengthen cash flow and maintain balance
sheet robustness, while continuing to deliver attractive shareholder
distributions. Yara remains committed to its capital allocation policy based on
an overall objective of maximizing value creation for shareholders and
maintaining a BBB/Baa2 credit rating, with a targeted capital structure
consisting of a mid-to-long term net debt/EBITDA[1] excl. special items rate of
1.5-2.0 and a net debt/equity[1] ratio below 0.60.

Following completion of the acquisition, Yara's immediate priority will be
commissioning the GCA plant while delivering on its previously announced
EBITDA[1] improvement targets. With its resilient, future-ready business model,
Yara is well positioned to deliver strong shareholder returns today and in the
future.

Sellers offered the plant for sale pursuant to an auction process, facilitated
by J.P. Morgan Securities LLC who acted as financial advisor to GCA Holdings,
LLC in connection with the transaction. Completion of the acquisition is subject
to customary closing conditions, including receipt of relevant regulatory
approvals.

Yara will host an investor and analyst conference call at 13:30 CEST on 2 July
2026. For details and instructions, visit https://www.yara.com/investor
-relations/financial-calendar/2026-07-02-yara-conference-call/.

1) For definition and reconciliation see APM section in Yara's 1Q 2026 report,
pages 22-29.

Contact
Maria Gabrielsen, Investor Relations
M: +47 920 900 93
E: maria.gabrielsen@yara.com

Contact
Media Relations
M: +47 400 04 170
E: press@yara.com

This information is considered to be inside information pursuant to the EU
Market Abuse Regulation and is subject to the disclosure requirements pursuant
to Section 5-12 the Norwegian Securities Trading Act. This stock exchange
announcement was published by Maria Gabrielsen, Head of Investor Relations, at
Yara International ASA, on 2 July 2026 at 11:00 CEST.

About Yara in the United States

Yara North America, Inc. is a provider of crop nutrition, ammonia, and
industrial solutions serving agricultural and industrial customers in the United
States. With a U.S. presence dating back to 1946, Yara North America, Inc.
employs approximately 185 people and operates seven strategically located import
and distribution terminals that support key industrial and agricultural regions,
particularly for specialty crop production. In addition, Yara is the majority
owner of a joint venture that owns an ammonia production facility in Freeport,
Texas.

About Yara

Yara is a global leader in crop nutrition and ammonia with a mission to
responsibly feed the world and protect the planet.

Yara operates a global, flexible production system that delivers a diversified
portfolio of nitrogen-based products. With our extensive global market reach and
more than a century of agronomic knowledge and continuous innovation, we partner
across the value chain to improve crop yields, optimize resource use, and reduce
environmental impact.

Through diversified energy exposure and profitable decarbonization efforts, Yara
is uniquely positioned to strengthen industrial competitiveness and create
long-term value for customers, shareholders, employees, and society at large.

Founded in Norway in 1905, Yara operates in over 60 countries and serves more
than 140 markets, employing about 15,700 people. In 2025, Yara reported revenues
of USD 15.7 billion.

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