Woodside Assumes Control of Beaumont Ammonia Facility, Finalizing $2.35B Acquisition

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Woodside Energy has taken operational control of the Beaumont New Ammonia facility in Texas, completing the acquisition of OCI Clean Ammonia Holding B.V. and significantly expanding its new energy portfolio.

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• Operational Control Assumed

  Woodside Energy has taken full operational control of the Beaumont New Ammonia (BNA) facility in southeast Texas after successful performance testing and handover from OCI Global.

• Major Asset Integration

  The BNA facility, with a capacity to produce and export up to 1.1 million tonnes per annum of ammonia, significantly diversifies Woodside's portfolio and has the potential to approximately double US ammonia exports.

• Acquisition Finalized

  This event completes the acquisition of OCI Clean Ammonia Holding B.V., for which Woodside paid a residual 20% of the approximately $2.35 billion consideration upon assuming operational control.

• Lower-Carbon Production Delayed

  Production of lower-carbon ammonia is now expected after 2026 due to construction issues at a third-party feedstock supply facility, though conventional ammonia production commenced in December 2025.

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This filing marks a significant milestone for Woodside Energy as it assumes full operational control of the Beaumont New Ammonia (BNA) facility, a key asset acquired for approximately $2.35 billion. The successful handover and completion of performance testing bring online a facility capable of producing 1.1 million tonnes of ammonia annually, diversifying Woodside's portfolio and positioning it as a major player in the US ammonia export market. While the production of lower-carbon ammonia is delayed until after 2026 due to third-party feedstock issues, the company has secured conventional ammonia offtake agreements, ensuring immediate revenue generation. This event solidifies Woodside's strategic investment in new energy products and services, providing a substantial operational asset for future growth.