Plans for a $1.5 billion fertilizer plant are underway for theGrand Forksregion and could open as early as Spring 2017, announced officials of the Grand Forks Region Economic Development Corporation (EDC) and Northern Plains Nitrogen (NPN).
Approximately 2,000 people will be employed during the construction phase. Once completed, NPN will employ approximately 135 full time employees in operations, maintenance, engineering, administration, and marketing.