Casale reveals its contribution to West Terre Haute ammonia project

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 US$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 allow for reliable and efficient production of 1630 tpd of ammonia with the highest standards of quality and performance. The facility will also have the capacity to capture 1.67 million tpy of CO2. 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 US.

The DOE’s US$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 realisation of a shared vision—putting people to work, revitalising this site, and delivering lasting value to America’s farm communities.”

Dan Williams, WVR’s CEO, added: “Our focus now is on execution – mobilising 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, CEO, Casale SA, also commented: “We are proud to be part of the Wabash Valley Resources project, a landmark initiative supported by the US Department of Energy that will set new standards for low-carbon ammonia production in the US. 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 US ammonia fertilizer independence.”

Following the finalisation of this federal loan, WVR is set to issue Notices to Proceed to its project partners. Groundbreaking is anticipated by the end of 2025, with commercial operations expected to begin in 2028.

Read the article online at: https://www.worldfertilizer.com/environment/05112025/casale-reveals-its-contribution-to-west-terre-haute-ammonia-project/