Woodside Energy has assumed operational control of the Beaumont New Ammonia (BNA) facility in southeast Texas following the successful completion of performance testing and the formal handover from OCI Global.
The BNA facility has the capacity to produce and export up to 1.1 million tonnes of ammonia per annum, adding diversification to Woodside Energy’s portfolio. The project is also expected to significantly enhance United States ammonia export capacity, with the potential to nearly double current export volumes while contributing to regional economic growth.
The transition to operational control marks a key milestone in Woodside Energy’s broader strategy to expand into new energy products and lower-carbon services. The company indicated that, despite ongoing market disruptions, its immediate priority remains the safe and reliable supply of ammonia to customers. Over the longer term, Woodside Energy aims to support the development of a competitive lower-carbon ammonia sector.
Woodside Energy completed the acquisition of 100 percent of OCI Clean Ammonia Holding B.V. in September 2024 through an all-cash transaction valued at approximately $2.35 billion, including capital expenditure through to project completion. The majority of the payment was made at the time of acquisition, with the remaining balance settled upon assuming operational control, subject to standard adjustments.
Ammonia production at the BNA facility commenced in December 2025. However, the timeline for producing lower-carbon ammonia has been pushed beyond 2026 due to construction challenges at a third-party feedstock supply facility.
Woodside Energy continues to strengthen its position in the ammonia market by advancing offtake agreements linked to production from the BNA facility. The company has already secured agreements aligned with prevailing conventional ammonia market prices and is in the process of negotiating additional sales contracts to match anticipated production levels.
