Technip Energies has secured a strategic contract from Blue Point Number One, a joint venture formed by CF Industries, JERA, and Mitsui & Co, for the execution of the Blue Point Number One ATR project in Louisiana. Located in Donaldsonville, the industrial site is expected to host the world’s largest low-carbon ammonia production facility, with a projected capacity of 1.4 million tonnes per year.
The French company will oversee engineering, procurement, and the fabrication of equipment and modules required for the construction of the plant. Technip Energies will implement the SynCOR AmmoniaTM technology developed by Danish firm Topsoe, recognised for its effectiveness in ammonia production from natural gas. This industrial partnership is built around a modular design approach aimed at expediting the delivery of complex projects.
Carbon capture rate above 95%
The selected process is expected to capture over 95% of the carbon dioxide emitted, marking a significant step in ammonia production technology. The final product will cater to a broad range of applications, targeting growing demand across traditional agriculture and fertiliser markets while expanding into new sectors such as marine transport and power generation.
According to technical specifications, the ammonia produced at this facility will also serve as a transport medium for hydrogen, owing to its high energy density and ease of storage. This positions the Blue Point Number One ATR plant as a potential export platform for international markets.
Industrial project with advanced technology
Construction of the unit is based on Technip Energies’ proven expertise in modularisation, a method involving offsite fabrication of components followed by onsite assembly, thereby reducing installation time and costs. This capability has been previously deployed on other large-scale energy infrastructure projects.
Arnaud Pieton, Chief Executive Officer of Technip Energies, emphasised that this contract demonstrates the group’s ability to deliver industrial-scale projects featuring cutting-edge technologies: “We are paving the way for large-scale low-carbon ammonia production by leveraging our expertise in modularisation and project delivery.”
