The Beaumont New Ammonia (BNA) facility, located in Southeast Texas, has produced first ammonia following the completion of systems testing, representing the first phase of operations commissioning of the facility, according to a Woodwide Energy press release.
Commercial production of ammonia from BNA is expected to begin following handover to Woodside Energy from OCI Global (OCI) in early 2026. Production of lower-carbon ammonia is targeted to start in the second half of 2026.
Reportedly, demand for lower-carbon ammonia continues to develop globally, with strong interest from customers in Europe and Asia as they pursue energy security and decarbonisation objectives. Woodside has also finalised agreements with global customers to supply “significant volumes” of conventional ammonia from the BNA facility.
Deliveries will commence in 2026 and continue through year-end, under contracts that reflect prevailing market prices. Additional agreements are being advanced to align with expected BNA output, including for lowercarbon ammonia.
“We are pleased with the results of the commissioning and systems testing completed to date. These outcomes confirm the facility’s production readiness and our ability to move toward commercial start-up following handover," said Woodside Beaumont New Ammonia Vice President Kellyanne Lochan. "This milestone also reflects the disciplined work of both the OCI and Woodside teams.”
In the lead-up to handover, the project will reportedly continue with additional verification, performance testing, and operational preparedness activities.
BNA has a production capacity of 1.1 million tonnes per annum and touts desig to support growing demand for ammonia, lower-carbon ammonia and hydrogen-adjacent products.
Once operational, BNA has the potential to approximately double U.S. ammonia exports, contributing to regional economic growth and supporting American energy leadership.
Woodside is a global energy company, operating across three continents.
— Business Journal Staff
