OCI Partners LP, announced in late December 2013 that it had acquired a 20,000 metric ton ammonia tank from Lucite International for additional ammonia storage capacity on-site at Beaumont TX.
By acquiring the tank, OCI Partners LP will have additional ammonia storage capacity and access to an ammonia pipeline. The access to the pipeline will give OCI Partners LP the flexibility to switch a larger portion of its ammonia sales via pipeline as opposed to barge providing more flexibility on a need-be basis.
In addition, the acquisition of the ammonia tank will facilitate the installation of ammonia truck and railcar loading capacity which will help diversify OCI Partners LP's customer base.