AMMONIA
World’ s largest ammonia plant planned for Louisiana
Blue Point One has broken ground in Louisiana, marking a major step towards large-scale lowcarbon ammonia production for agricultural markets and emerging energy applications, with 1.4 million tonnes annual capacity.
Text & image by CF Industries
The ground-breaking ceremony for the Blue Point one project was attended by US Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins, U. S. Deputy Secretary of Agriculture Stephen Vaden, Assistant Secretary of the Army( Civil Works) Adam Telle, US Representative Julia Letlow, and senior Louisiana state government and local officials. Photo: CF Industries.
The Blue Point One project is a joint venture between CF Industries Holdings, the world’ s largest producer of ammonia; JERA, Japan’ s largest energy company; and Mitsui & Co, a leading global investment and trading company. Expected to be the world’ s largest ammonia plant, it will serve both traditional agricultural customers and emerging energy applications with a production capacity of 1.4 million metric tons per year.
Autothermal reforming
Blue Point One is expected to be operational in 2029, becoming one of the first ammonia plants in the world to leverage autothermal reforming( ATR) production technology, a method to help produce hydrogen for synthesis with nitrogen in the ammonia production process. The plant is expected to capture and permanently sequester 98 % of the CO2 generated in production, resulting in the lowest environmental footprint of any large-scale ammonia production facility in the world, meeting customer requirements, and supporting expanded ammonia manufacturing in the United States. CF Industries’ Blue Point Complex, where the Blue Point One ammonia plant is being constructed, includes space for future expansion. The company’ s President and Chief Executive Officer Chris Bohn, stated:“ We are proud to break ground on the Blue Point One joint venture, a transformative project that brings together American energy resources, world-class engineering and partnerships, and trusted global allies. Most importantly, this facility will serve people, growing access to the reliable, domestic nitrogen supply American farmers need to feed the world, expanding our nation’ s export capacity through shipping American-made energy to global markets and creating jobs in Louisiana.” Secretary of Louisiana Economic Development Susan Bourgeois, who was present at the ground breaking ceremony, added:“ Louisiana has always been a state that produces what America and the world depend on, and Blue Point One builds directly on that legacy. From helping provide American farmers with a reliable domestic supply of fertilizer to expanding our ability to manufacture and export critical products here at home, this project strengthens industries that matter to our economy and our national security.” JERA Global Energy Solutions Chief Executive Officer, JERA Senior Managing Executive Officer, Chief Operating Officer of Low Carbon Fuels Business Irtiza Sayyed:“ We believe that energy transition must be supported by practical projects and strong partnerships across the value chain. Blue Point One reflects this belief, bringing together partners with a shared commitment to build the foundation needed to scale lower-carbon ammonia for the future.” Mitsui & Co., Ltd President and Chief Executive Officer Kenichi Hori:“ This project further strengthens the enduring partnership between the United States and Japan and advances a low-carbon ammonia value chain that contributes to supply chain resilience in the US, Japan, and beyond. We look forward to working closely with our partners to deliver this project safely and successfully, while contributing to the long-term prosperity of the region and its communities.”
28 Valve World November 2026 www. valve-world. net