Woodside Energy Group Ltd has assumed operational control of the Beaumont New Ammonia (BNA) facility in southeast Texas following successful performance testing and handover from OCI Global. The facility has capacity to produce up to 1.1 million tonnes per annum of ammonia, adding diversity to Woodside’s portfolio after acquiring 100% of OCI Clean Ammonia Holding B.V. for approximately $2,350 million in September 2024.
Key takeaways
Assumed operational control of Beaumont New Ammonia (BNA) facility on 26 March 2026
BNA capacity: up to 1.1 million tonnes per annum of ammonia
Acquired 100% of OCI Clean Ammonia Holding B.V. in September 2024 for ~$2,350 million all-cash (80% at acquisition, 20% residual on control assumption)
Ammonia production commenced December 2025; lower-carbon ammonia after 2026 due to third-party feedstock issues
Secured offtake agreements at prevailing market prices; advancing further sales
BNA has potential to approximately double US ammonia exports