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(TERRA LOGO)   Exhibit 99.1   Terra Nitrogen Company, L.P.
600 Fourth Street
P.O. Box 6000
Sioux City, IA 51102-6000
www.terraindustries.com
 
NEWS
 
For immediate release   Contact: Joe A. Ewing
(712) 277-7305
jewing@terraindustries.com
Terra Nitrogen Company, L.P. reports first quarter results
Sioux City, Iowa (April 27, 2006)—Terra Nitrogen Company, L.P. (TNCLP) (NYSE: TNH) today reported a net loss of $2.4 million, or $.13 per limited partnership unit, on revenues of $95.5 million for the first quarter ended March 31, 2006. This compares with net income of $17.2 million, or $.91 per unit, on revenues of $105.9 million for the 2005 first quarter.
Analysis of results
The first quarter loss was due primarily to higher natural gas costs and lower sales volumes, partially offset by higher product selling prices.
TNCLP’s natural gas unit costs for the 2006 first quarter were 65 percent higher than those incurred in the 2005 first quarter. In addition, forward natural gas purchase contracts increased 2006 costs approximately $20.0 million compared to $4.0 million in 2005.
TNCLP’s first quarter ammonia and nitrogen solutions sales volumes were 41 and 21 percent lower, respectively, than those of the 2005 first quarter. The lower sales volumes were due primarily to growers’ deferral of nitrogen fertilizer purchases because of high energy costs and indecision over what crops to plant, and TNCLP’s customers’ hesitancy to stock high cost nitrogen fertilizers not covered by grower purchase commitments.
Ammonia and nitrogen solutions selling prices for the 2006 first quarter were 37 and 16 percent higher, respectively, than 2005 first quarter selling prices.
Forward natural gas position
TNCLP’s forward purchase contracts at March 31, 2006, fixed prices for about 10 percent of its next 12 months’ natural gas requirements at values that approximated published forward markets at that date.
Distribution
TNCLP announced that there would be no cash distribution for the quarter ended March 31, 2006. Cash distributions depend on TNCLP’s earnings, which are driven primarily by product selling prices, sales volumes, natural gas costs and production levels, as well as working capital requirements and capital expenditures.

 


 

About TNCLP
Terra Nitrogen Company, L.P. is a leading manufacturer of nitrogen fertilizer products.
Forward-looking statements
This news release may contain forward-looking statements, which involve inherent risks and uncertainties. Statements that are not historical facts, including statements about TNCLP’s beliefs, plans or expectations, are forward-looking statements. These statements are based on current plans, estimates and expectations. Actual results may differ materially from those projected in such forward-looking statements and therefore you should not place undue reliance on them. A non-exclusive list of the important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those in such forward-looking statements is set forth in TNCLP’s most recent report on Form 10-K and TNCLP’s other documents on file with the Securities and Exchange Commission. TNCLP undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future developments or otherwise.
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Terra Nitrogen Company, L.P.
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income

(in thousands except per-unit amounts)
(unaudited)
                 
    Three Months Ended  
    March 31,  
    2006     2005  
Product revenues
  $ 95,478     $ 105,742  
Other income
    (21 )     161  
 
           
 
               
Total revenues
    95,457       105,903  
 
           
 
               
Cost of goods sold
    92,975       82,554  
Depreciation and amortization
    3,135       4,045  
 
           
 
               
Total cost of sales
    96,110       86,599  
 
           
 
               
Total gross profit
    (653 )     19,304  
 
               
Operating expenses
    2,038       2,278  
Interest expenses—net
    (254 )     (180 )
 
           
 
               
Net income (loss)
  $ (2,437 )   $ 17,206  
 
           
 
               
Earnings (loss) per limited partnership unit
  $ (0.13 )   $ 0.91  
 
           
The amount of net income allocable to the Limited Partners’ interest is based on the Partnership’s net income and the proportionate share of cash distributed to the Limited Partners and the General Partner.
Nitrogen Volumes and Prices
                                 
    2006   2005
    Sales   Average   Sales   Average
    Volumes   Unit Price   Volumes   Unit Price
    (000 tons)   (per ton)1   (000 tons)   (per ton) 1
Quarter
                               
Ammonia
    51     $ 411       87     $ 300  
Nitrogen Solutions
    427     $ 153       535     $ 132  
Natural Gas Costs/MMBtu2
                 
    Three Months Ended
    March 31,
    2006   2005
 
  $ 9.75     $ 5.91  
 
1.   After deducting outbound freight costs.
 
2.   Including effect of forward natural gas position.

 


 

Terra Nitrogen Company, L.P.
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets

(in thousands)
(unaudited)
                 
    March 31,  
    2006     2005  
ASSETS
               
Cash and cash equivalents
  $ 47,854     $ 66,328  
Demand deposit with affiliate
          23,323  
Accounts receivable
    14,249       25,715  
Inventories
    45,852       20,126  
Other current assets
    3,930       12,391  
 
           
 
               
Total current assets
    111,885       147,883  
 
               
Property, plant and equipment, net
    74,849       79,918  
Other assets
    9,048       13,550  
 
           
 
               
Total assets
  $ 195,782     $ 241,351  
 
           
 
               
LIABILITIES
               
Short-term note and current portion of long-term debt
  $     $ 59  
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities
    24,785       7,481  
Customer prepayments
    32,986       70,317  
 
           
Total current liabilities
    57,771       77,857  
 
               
Long-term debt
          8,200  
Other liabilities
    140       22  
 
           
 
               
Total liabilities
    57,911       86,079  
 
               
PARTNERS’ EQUITY
    137,871       155,272  
 
           
 
               
Total liabilities and partners’ equity
  $ 195,782     $ 241,351