Baker Hughes wins US deal for blue ammonia plant
The company will provide compression systems for ammonia production and CO₂ transport, along with a steam turbine-powered generation technology.
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Energy technology firm Baker Hughes has secured an award from Technip Energies to supply a steam turbine generator and critical centrifugal equipment for the Blue Point Number One Ammonia Project in Louisiana, US.
The fuel can serve multiple sectors, including shipping, offering a lower-carbon alternative to conventional fuels.
Blue ammonia is nearly as competitive as LNG and can generate surplus emission credits under the current IMO compliance system. These credits can offset costs or be traded, adding to its appeal.
According to a new report by Global Maritime Forum (GMF) forecasts, ammonia is poised to takeover LNG as the most cost-effective fuel by mid 2030s.
Construction of the Blue Point Number One facility is scheduled to begin in 2026, with production expected to start in 2029.
The facility, with a nameplate capacity of around 1.4 million metric tons per year, is being developed by a joint venture between CF Industries, Mitsui & Co., and JERA.
Once complete, the project will produce blue ammonia derived from natural gas with carbon emissions captured and stored. The company claimed the project is slated to become the world’s largest low-carbon ammonia facility,
By Gautamee Hazarika
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