By Mursalin Pathan – Content Writer
Pune, India | August 22, 2025
Linde has taken a major step in accelerating the clean energy transition by partnering with Blue Point Number One. The company will supply oxygen and nitrogen for a large low-carbon ammonia plant in Ascension Parish, Louisiana. Moreover, this long-term agreement involves a joint venture with CF Industries, JERA, and Mitsui & Co. Together, they mark a significant milestone in U.S. efforts to decarbonize industry and boost clean energy adoption.
The new facility will produce 1.4 million metric tons of low-carbon ammonia annually. This output makes it one of the largest plants of its kind worldwide. By establishing the project in Louisiana, the state strengthens its role as a strategic hub for clean energy. Furthermore, the partnership illustrates how large-scale collaborations can drive both economic growth and environmental sustainability.
To make this possible, Linde will invest more than $400 million to build, own, and operate a state-of-the-art air separation unit. This unit will supply essential gases directly to the site. As a result, it reinforces Linde’s strategic presence along the Mississippi River industrial corridor—a rapidly expanding area for industrial gas demand.
This facility will become the largest air separation unit in the Mississippi River region. In addition, it will expand Linde’s Gulf Coast network, which already includes multiple production sites and an extensive pipeline system. Collectively, these assets play a critical role in supplying hydrogen, syngas, and other gases needed for clean energy and chemical manufacturing.
Notably, global leaders in energy and chemicals back Blue Point’s project. Its primary goal is to meet the rising worldwide demand for ammonia, which is increasingly recognized as a low-carbon energy carrier. Consequently, countries and industries across the globe are adopting decarbonized fuels to meet climate targets and reduce reliance on fossil fuels.
Christopher Bohn, Executive Vice President at CF Industries, highlighted the importance of trustworthy partners in transformative projects. Specifically, he praised Linde’s proven expertise and long-term commitment to clean energy as key reasons for their collaboration.
Similarly, Sean Durbin, Linde’s Executive Vice President for North America, expressed pride in supporting the low-carbon ammonia supply chain. Importantly, this project will be Linde’s third air separation unit linked to an autothermal reforming facility. Previous installations took place in Texas and Canada.
In parallel, Linde continues to expand its Gulf Coast footprint through strategic investments. These investments improve network capacity and flexibility. Consequently, they allow the company to meet the growing industrial gas needs of sectors such as clean fuels, manufacturing, and petrochemicals. Ultimately, all these efforts focus on reducing emissions and supporting a sustainable future.
This partnership fits perfectly with Linde’s mission to boost productivity through innovative technology, engineered solutions, and sustainable infrastructure. Therefore, the company strives to empower its customers while advancing global climate goals and ensuring a reliable supply of essential gases.
Operating worldwide, Linde supplies gases and technologies across various sectors. These include clean hydrogen, carbon capture, healthcare, electronics, and food processing. Thus, the company plays a vital role in both mature and emerging markets by delivering reliable and innovative solutions.
As governments and companies accelerate their climate commitments, partnerships like Linde’s with Blue Point demonstrate what can be achieved. By combining innovation and investment, they create scalable, profitable, and sustainable solutions that benefit industries and protect the environment.
Linde stands well-positioned to support the transition toward a low-carbon economy. Indeed, its involvement in projects like Blue Point’s showcases deep expertise, long-term reliability, and a clear commitment to sustainability and energy transition on a large scale.
