Global industrial gases leader Linde has signed a major supply agreement for a low-carbon ammonia plant in Louisiana, further advancing clean energy infrastructure in the U.S.
Linde, a UK-based global industrial gases and engineering firm, has entered a long-term agreement with Blue Point Number One—a joint venture between CF Industries, JERA, and Mitsui & Co.—to supply oxygen and nitrogen for a massive low-carbon ammonia plant in Ascension Parish, Louisiana.
The facility, set to be one of the world’s largest low-carbon ammonia production sites, will have a capacity of 1.4 million metric tons per year. Linde plans to build, own, and operate a dedicated air separation unit (ASU) for the project, investing over $400 million in the new infrastructure. Operations are expected to begin by 2029.
The on-site ASU will be the largest in the Mississippi River corridor of southeast Louisiana, enhancing Linde’s strong industrial presence in the Gulf Coast region. The plant will complement existing hydrogen and syngas assets, forming a broader industrial gas corridor.
“We are proud to supply critical industrial gases to Blue Point, supporting their development of a robust supply chain for low-carbon ammonia,” said Sean Durbin, EVP, North America at Linde. “This is our third ASU supporting autothermal reforming plants, reinforcing our clean energy capabilities.”
Blue Point was formed in 2025, with CF Industries holding a 40% stake, JERA at 35%, and Mitsui with 25%. The joint venture stems from an earlier partnership between CF and JERA, established in early 2024, aimed at meeting growing global demand for clean ammonia as an energy source.
“The Blue Point project will be central to building a reliable and affordable low-carbon ammonia value chain,” said Christopher Bohn, COO of CF Industries. “Linde is a trusted partner with a proven track record in clean energy investments.”
Construction of the facility is scheduled to begin in 2026, with full-scale low-carbon ammonia production starting in 2029. Once operational, it is projected to be the largest ammonia production facility by nameplate capacity in the world, playing a crucial role in the global transition to clean fuels and decarbonization.