Back in 2007, Summit officially opened the Esperance liquid fertilizer plant. At the time, the facility had 350 tonnes of liquid storage capacity and the potential to generate up to 200 tonnes of liquid fertilizer per 24-hour shift.
The investment undoubtedly benefited south-eastern growers, by offering more choice and increased competition in the marketplace.
“Over the past 17 years there has been ever-expanding demand for liquid N, in particular for UAN,” says Nick Donkin, Summit Fertilizers Esperance Area Manager – East.
“Being subject to seasonal conditions, the demand for UAN, including at the Esperance Depot can be high.
“When the season gets into full swing and decent rain falls, growers having access to UAN when they need it is absolutely critical.
“Hence, Summit’s investment in bulk UAN storage at the Kwinana Depot, with the capacity to store up 50,000 tonnes of UAN, provides us with a huge back up supply when needed,” Nick said.
