The Beaumont New Ammonia (BNA) facility in southeast Texas, U.S., has successfully produced its first ammonia after completing systems testing. This milestone marks the first phase of operations commissioning for the large-scale ammonia project.
The facility is expected to enter commercial production in early 2026, following the formal handover from OCI Global to Woodside Energy. Production of lower-carbon ammonia is planned to begin in the second half of 2026.
Commercial Ammonia Supply Agreements in Place
Woodside Energy confirmed that it has finalized supply agreements with leading global customers for significant volumes of conventional ammonia from the BNA facility.
Deliveries under these contracts will:
Begin in 2026
Continue through year-end
In addition, Woodside said it is advancing further agreements aligned with expected BNA output, including contracts for lower-carbon ammonia.
BNA Capacity to Boost U.S. Ammonia Exports
The Beaumont New Ammonia facility has a production capacity of 1.1 million tonnes per annum (MTPA). The project is designed to meet rising demand for:
Conventional ammonia
Lower-carbon ammonia
Hydrogen-adjacent products
Once fully operational, BNA has the potential to approximately double U.S. ammonia exports, strengthening the country’s position in the global ammonia market.
Next Steps Before Handover
Ahead of the handover to Woodside Energy, the project will continue with:
Additional verification activities
Performance testing
Operational preparedness checks
These steps are aimed at ensuring a smooth transition to commercial operations.
Woodside Confirms Production Readiness
Commenting on the milestone, Kellyanne Lochan, Vice President – Beaumont New Ammonia at Woodside Energy, said:
“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.”
