World’s largest low-carbon ammonia plant coming to Ascension Parish, governor says

BATON ROUGE, La. (Louisiana First) — A new $4 billion ammonia production facility is headed to the west bank of Ascension Parish, marking another major industrial investment in the region.

Gov. Jeff Landry and CF Industries announced Tuesday that the “Blue Point Complex,” a cutting-edge plant focused on producing low-carbon blue ammonia, is expected to become the largest facility of its kind in the world. Construction is expected to begin in 2026 with production starting in 2029.

The facility is a joint venture between CF Industries, JERA Co., Inc. of Japan, and Mitsui & Co., Ltd., with CF retaining a 40% ownership stake. It will have the capacity to produce 1.4 million metric tons of ammonia annually while capturing 2.3 million metric tons of carbon dioxide per year for sequestration. The project is expected to qualify for federal 45Q tax credits for its carbon capture efforts.

“This is the future of energy,” Landry said at the Tuesday announcement. “They have chosen Louisiana to begin a new chapter in their corporate history.”

The project is expected to create more than 100 permanent jobs with an average salary of over $100,000, in addition to 1,500 construction jobs.

CF Industries President and CEO Tony Will said the Blue Point Complex will be “the world’s most advanced low-carbon ammonia production facility.” He noted that the company, which is marking its 60th anniversary in Donaldsonville this year, is deepening its Louisiana roots with this expansion.

Another major win for Ascension Parish

This announcement comes just two weeks after Hyundai revealed plans to build a $5.8 billion steel mill at the RiverPlex MegaPark in Donaldsonville, also in Ascension Parish. That project is expected to generate 5,400 new jobs—1,300 of them direct—and underscores a surge of industrial investment in the region.

State and local officials say both projects reflect Louisiana’s growing strength as a hub for sustainable energy and manufacturing.

“This is exactly the type of investment that strengthens our economy while meeting global climate goals,” said Ascension Parish President Clint Cointment, who also hailed the Hyundai development as a “milestone” for the region’s future.

Carbon capture and infrastructure details

The Blue Point facility will use autothermal reforming (ATR) technology to produce ammonia, with carbon captured, compressed, and transported by 1PointFive to its Pelican Sequestration Hub in Louisiana. CF Industries will also invest $550 million into supporting infrastructure at the site and will manage facility operations.

The joint venture includes Technip Energies and Topsoe as engineering partners and is designed to capture more than 95% of carbon emissions during ammonia production.

Officials from JERA and Mitsui emphasized their long-term commitment to low-carbon energy and investment in the U.S., calling the partnership a critical step toward decarbonizing industries globally.

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