Casale Contributes to one of the first large-scale low-carbon Ammonia Plant in the U.S

On October 29th, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced the closing of a nearly $1.559 billion Energy Dominance Financing (EDF) Program loan to Wabash Valley Resources (WVR).

This major investment will finance the restart and conversion of WVR’s West Terre Haute gasification facility in Indiana into one of the nation’s most advanced ammonia fertilizer production plants, as part of a broader $2.6 billion investment in American agriculture and energy infrastructure.

As the technology licensor, Casale will provide its proprietary N-LOOP™ ammonia process which will enable efficient, low-carbon ammonia synthesis and support the plant’s ambitious environmental objectives. With more than one hundred references world-wide, N-LOOP™ ammonia process will ensure reliable and efficient production of 1,630 MTD of ammonia with the highest standards of quality and performance. The facility will also have the capacity to capture 1.67 million tonnes of CO2 annually Samsung E&A America serves as the engineering and construction partner, integrating Casale’s technology into the plant design, while WVR leads the overall project and operations.

The facility is being developed to meet the highest standards of efficiency, safety, and sustainability, setting a new benchmark for low-carbon ammonia production in the U.S.

The DOE’s $1.559 billion conditional loan represents one of the largest federal investments in domestic fertilizer production in recent years. This initiative underscores the importance of boosting local ammonia output, enhancing food security, and reducing reliance on imports across the Eastern Corn Belt - one of America’s most critical agricultural regions.

“With this financial close, we move from planning to progress,” said Simon Greenshields, Chairman of the Board of WVR. “This milestone marks the beginning of construction and the realization of a shared vision—putting people to work, revitalizing this site, and delivering lasting value to America’s farm communities.”

Dan Williams, WVR’s Chief Executive Officer, added:

“Our focus now is on execution—mobilizing contractors, creating jobs, and breathing new life into a site that sat idle for nearly a decade. This project will expand the regional tax base and support America’s farmers for generations to come.”

Peter Sherk, Founding Board Member, Wabash Valley Resources, stated:

“We are equally grateful for the patience, trust, and expertise of our strategic collaborators. The unwavering commitment and world-class innovation of Baker Hughes, Samsung E&A, Honeywell UOP, and Casale have helped transform an ambitious idea into reality.”

Federico Zardi, Chief Executive Officer, Casale SA, also commented:

“We are proud to be part of the Wabash Valley Resources project, a landmark initiative supported by the U.S. Department of Energy that will set new standards for low-carbon ammonia production in the United States. Through our well-referenced N-LOOP™ ammonia synthesis technology, Casale will contribute to transforming low carbon hydrogen into low carbon ammonia with outstanding efficiency and minimal environmental impact. This project demonstrates how innovation and entrepreneurship can accelerate the energy transition while strengthening U.S. ammonia fertilizer independence.”

Following the finalization of this federal loan, WVR is set to issue Notices to Proceed to its project partners. Groundbreaking is anticipated by the end of the year, with commercial operations expected to begin in 2028.

Casale is honored to be part of this pioneering collaboration and extends sincere thanks to WVR, Samsung E&A America, and the U.S. Department of Energy for making this historic initiative possible.

Together, we are advancing sustainable ammonia production, supporting American farmers, and driving the transition toward a low-carbon future for agriculture.

Read Wabash Valley Resources’ full press release here.

Discover more about Casale’s ammonia technologies here.