Yara Ambes maintenance stop prolonged

Oslo (2010-11-10):

Yara's fertilizer plant in Ambes, France was taken down for a planned major
turnaround in September with expected start-up in December. The work needed has
proven more extensive than originally foreseen. The plant is now expected to be
up and running late first quarter 2011.

Yara's Ambes plant has an annual production capacity of 500,000 tons Ammonium
Nitrate fertilizer based on imported ammonia.


Contact

Torgeir Kvidal, Investor Relations
Telephone  (+47) 24 15 72 95
Cellular (+47) 91 339 832
E-mailtorgeir.kvidal@yara.com

Asle Skredderberget, Media Relations
Cellular (+47) 41 44 36 10
E-mailasle.skredderberget@yara.com


Yara International ASA is the world's leading chemical company that converts
energy, natural minerals and nitrogen from the air into essential products for
farmers and industrial customers. As the number one global supplier of mineral
fertilizers, we help provide food for a growing world population. Our industrial
product portfolio includes environmental protection agents that prevent air
pollution. Yara's global workforce of 7,600 employees represents the great
diversity and knowledge that enables Yara to remain a leading performer in the
industry.
www.yara.com

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