Key Takeaways
- Baker Hughes has received multiple awards to support a low-carbon ammonia fertilizer project in Indiana.
- The project is being developed by Wabash Valley Resources and will repurpose an existing gasification facility.
- The plant is expected to produce 500,000 tons of ammonia annually while capturing 1.67 million tons of CO₂.
- Baker Hughes will provide compression, well construction, and CO₂ sequestration technologies.
- The project aims to strengthen domestic fertilizer supply for the U.S. agricultural sector.
Baker Hughes Awarded Contracts for Low-Carbon Ammonia Project
Baker Hughes has announced multiple awards to support the development of one of the first low-carbon ammonia fertilizer production plants in the United States. The project, led by Wabash Valley Resources (WVR), was announced during the 2026 Baker Hughes Annual Meeting in Florence.
Located in West Terre Haute, Indiana, the project will repurpose an existing gasification facility into a clean ammonia production plant. Once operational, the facility is expected to produce up to 500,000 tons of ammonia per year and capture approximately 1.67 million tons of carbon dioxide annually. The project is positioned to support a more sustainable and reliable fertilizer supply for the U.S. Corn Belt and broader agricultural markets.
Technology Scope Across the Clean Ammonia Value Chain
Compression, Hydrogen, and CO₂ Management
Under the new awards, Baker Hughes will supply compression equipment for Honeywell UOP’s hydrogen purification system, as well as compressors for ammonia and syngas processing under a separate contract. In addition, the company will provide CO₂ injection pumps designed for permanent geological storage.
These technologies support multiple stages of the clean ammonia value chain, from hydrogen production to carbon capture and sequestration. Baker Hughes stated that its integrated approach is intended to enable industrial-scale low-carbon fertilizer production.
“Beyond energy, Baker Hughes is helping to transform essential industries such as agriculture to help them expand in a more productive and sustainable manner,” said Lorenzo Simonelli, Chairman and CEO of Baker Hughes.
Strengthening Domestic Fertilizer Supply and Sustainability
Wabash Valley Resources highlighted the role of technology partners in advancing low-carbon agricultural inputs. “Baker Hughes is a critical sustainability partner for Wabash Valley Resources,” said Dan Williams, CEO of Wabash Valley Resources. He noted that advanced well construction and long-term CO₂ management capabilities are central to delivering low-carbon ammonia at scale.
The project brings together government entities, technology providers, industry stakeholders, and global investors to support domestic fertilizer production while reducing emissions.
Building on Existing CO₂ Storage Infrastructure
The newly announced awards follow a well construction contract secured by Baker Hughes in the third quarter of 2025. That earlier agreement covered the construction of two CO₂ injection wells and four monitoring wells to support long-term carbon storage.
Monitoring and Regulatory Compliance
The wells will use advanced completion systems and corrosion-resistant cement to ensure long-term integrity. Baker Hughes will also deploy monitoring technologies to support regulatory compliance, environmental protection, and full lifecycle CO₂ management throughout the project’s operational life.
