April 09, 2025 [Tank Storage]- JERA has made a final investment decision (FID) on the low-carbon ammonia production project ‘Blue Point’ in Ascension Parish, Louisiana, USA, in partnership with CF Industries and Mitsui.

The project will develop a low-carbon ammonia production facility in Ascension Parish, Louisiana, USA, which would be the largest ammonia production facility in the world with an annual nameplate capacity of approximately 1.4 million tonnes. The facility will produce ammonia using natural gas as feedstock, with CCS technology implemented to capture, transport, and store the CO2 generated during production. The total project cost is approximately $4 billion (€3.6 billion), of which JERA will invest 35%. In addition, as an investor, JERA will offtake the produced ammonia to supply markets in Europe, Asia, and other regions. Production is scheduled to begin in 2029.

Yukio Kani, JERA global CEO and chair says: ‘Collaboration and partnership are at the heart of JERA’s strategy to achieve our business goals. While the US remains the cornerstone market for JERA, this Blue Point project underscores our long-term commitment to accelerate the availability of fuel sources and develop their supply chains, driving meaningful progress toward a more stable and cleaner energy future.’

Zero CO2 emission thermal power is one of JERA’s key development areas, alongside renewable energy and LNG, where the company holds a leading position in the global industry. The strategic combination of these three pillars will contribute to both sustainability and stability of energy supply. This Project also aligns with JERA’s established ‘JERA Zero CO2 Emission 2050’ initiative that aims to decarbonise its domestic and overseas operations.

Kenichi Hori, president and chief executive officer of Mitsui adds: ‘We are excited to announce the achievement of this significant milestone together with CF Industries and JERA to invest in this large-scale low-carbon ammonia project in Louisiana. Mitsui will establish low-carbon ammonia value-chain worldwide by leveraging its presence in the US gas value chain from natural gas to chemicals including this project, and our strength and track record in the global trading of ammonia. We aim to lower carbon emissions across various industries through investment in projects of this kind.’

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