Blue Ammonia Facility
Blue Ammonia Facility

Sectors

Hydrocarbons & Chemicals

Sub Sectors

Chemicals & Specialty Chemicals

Services

Design & Engineering, Sustainability and Energy Transition Solutions

Location

United States of America

The blue ammonia facility at Yazoo City, Mississippi contributes to the growing shift toward lower‑carbon fuel production in the United States. Designed to support reduced carbon intensity in ammonia manufacturing, the project strengthens domestic capability in low‑carbon ammonia while aligning with broader energy transition priorities. The facility brings together process systems and supporting infrastructure, ensuring that production and utilities operate as an integrated whole from the outset.

TCE’s Role

TCE USA delivered design and engineering services across key process and infrastructure elements of the facility. The scope included the engineering of a large CO₂ compression system, which plays a critical role in integrating carbon capture within the ammonia production process. Alongside this, the team developed utility systems such as cooling towers, pumps, and a glycol dehydration unit to support stable plant operations. The work also covered expansion of the electrical infrastructure and detailed site development, including paving, drainage, and firewater systems. Piping and pipe rack systems were designed to connect process units across the site, along with an export pipeline extending to the off‑take partner metering location. The overall design required close coordination between process systems and utilities to ensure continuity across the facility.

Impact

The project expands the availability of blue ammonia within the U.S. market, supporting the move toward lower‑carbon fuel alternatives. With integrated engineering across process and infrastructure systems, the facility is designed for reliable operation and consistent performance under real conditions. By enabling efficient handling of CO₂ and supporting downstream connectivity through export infrastructure, the project strengthens the client’s position in the low‑carbon fuels space. It also adds to the growing base of energy transition projects being developed across the U.S., where engineering plays a direct role in translating new production approaches into operational facilities.