Linde has signed a long-term agreement with Blue Point Number One—a joint venture between CF Industries, JERA, and Mitsui & Co.—to supply industrial gases for a large-scale low-carbon ammonia facility in Ascension Parish, Louisiana. The plant is designed to produce 1.4 million metric tons of low-carbon ammonia annually. It is expected to become one of the largest of its kind in the world.
Linde to Invest $400 Million in New Air Separation Unit
To support this project, Linde will invest over $400 million to build, own, and operate a world-scale air separation unit (ASU). The facility will supply oxygen and nitrogen to the Blue Point plant, and Linde plans to begin operations in 2029. Once completed, the ASU will rank as the largest in the Mississippi River corridor of southeast Louisiana.
Strengthening Presence Along the U.S. Gulf Coast
As per the press release, the facility will enhance Linde’s already extensive industrial gases network in the U.S. Gulf Coast region. With multiple production sites across the area, Linde is strategically expanding its presence to meet growing industrial demand. The investment also complements the company’s robust hydrogen and syngas infrastructure. It reinforces Linde’s leadership in supplying critical gases for clean energy applications.
Strategic Value and Reliability
Christopher Bohn, Executive Vice President and COO of CF Industries Holdings, Inc., highlighted the importance of trusted collaborators, “The Blue Point joint venture will help build a reliable and affordable low-carbon ammonia value chain to meet rising demand for ammonia as an energy source. For industry-leading projects, trusted partners are crucial. Linde’s experience in major clean energy projects, along with its proven technology and operations, make them an ideal fit.”
Supporting Clean Energy Transition
Sean Durbin, Executive Vice President for North America at Linde, added, “We are proud to supply critical industrial gases to Blue Point, supporting their development of a robust supply chain for low-carbon ammonia. This will be our third state-of-the-art ASU supporting a major autothermal reforming plant, building on our success in Texas and Canada. It also marks another step in expanding our U.S. Gulf Coast industrial gases corridor, where demand continues to rise.”
