Beaumont New Ammonia Facility Produces First Volumes, Eyes 2026 Start-Up
The Beaumont New Ammonia facility in southeast Texas has produced its first ammonia as commissioning advances, with commercial operations and global deliveries targeted for 2026.
(P&GJ) — The Beaumont New Ammonia (BNA) facility in southeast Texas has produced its first ammonia after completing systems testing, marking the initial phase of commissioning at the site.
The facility is expected to begin commercial ammonia production after it is handed over to Woodside Energy from OCI Global in early 2026. Production of lower-carbon ammonia is targeted to follow in the second half of 2026.
Woodside said it has finalized supply agreements with global customers for conventional ammonia volumes from the Beaumont facility, with deliveries scheduled to begin in 2026 and continue through the end of the year. The contracts are structured around prevailing market prices, with additional agreements under development to align with expected output, including lower-carbon ammonia.
Demand for lower-carbon ammonia is emerging in Europe and Asia as buyers pursue decarbonization and energy security strategies.
“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. This milestone also reflects the disciplined work of both the OCI and Woodside teams,” said Kellyanne Lochan, Woodside’s vice president for Beaumont New Ammonia.
Ahead of handover, the project will undergo additional verification, performance testing and operational readiness activities. The companies said the work is focused on ensuring the facility enters full operations safely and in compliance with regulatory and contractual requirements.
Once fully operational, the Beaumont New Ammonia facility is expected to have a production capacity of 1.1 million tonnes per year and could nearly double U.S. ammonia export capacity, supporting growing global demand for ammonia and hydrogen-adjacent products.