Low-Carbon Blue
Ammonia Facility
in Ingleside
Project Fast Facts
Project YaREN is a joint venture between Enbridge and Yara.
The name “YaREN” is a combination of the two company names. ‘Ren’ is also the Norwegian word for ‘clean’, a reflection of the low-carbon process also known as blue ammonia, being implemented at the facility.
The proposed ammonia production facility, to be located at the Enbridge Ingleside Energy Center (EIEC), represents a significant development for Ingleside and surrounding communities. The project will file permit applications for two production units, sometimes called trains, with a total production capacity of up to 2.8 million metric tons (MMT) of ammonia per year, with project start-up anticipated from 2028 – 2030.
The construction of any facility will be subject to receipt of all necessary regulatory approvals. In all of our operations, Enbridge and Yara aim to be good neighbors and stewards of the community by making the safety of our employees and community members our top priority, fostering job creation and investments that serve the community, and maintaining transparency in our communication about the project.
We are here to answer your questions.
We know you have questions and concerns about the proposed project. We’re here to listen and provide all of our stakeholders with the insights and answers they need to better understand the scope, benefits, and impact of this project. View some of the recent questions we’ve received from the community below, or visit our frequently asked questions page to see questions and answers on a variety of topics.
To protect seagrass and other aquatic resources, Project YaREN plans to implement engineered diffuser systems for discharges to minimize the velocity of the water as it renters the bay system. Further, YaREN will strategically position discharge systems away from the seagrasses, in areas that minimize water velocity and scour effects that could reach any nearby seagrass beds.
Texas has been safely and effectively capturing and reinjecting CO2 in the oil and gas industry for over 50 years. Startup of this project is 4+ years away and technology in this area is advancing at exponential pace.
The likelihood of safe and effective application of proven CCS technology to new industrial applications, such as for power plants and chemical processes, in addition to existing oil and gas applications, remains high.
Project YaREN™ will be a significant employer for Ingleside and surrounding communities, creating up to 200 permanent jobs once operational, equivalent to $15-20 million in annual wages. We will also employ up to 4,000 people at the peak of construction.
Safety and Our Community
The project’s design leverages the industry’s 100 years of continuous improvements in process safety as well as Yara’s century-long experience and approach — developing, operating and continuously enhancing ammonia facilities globally — which enabled safe operations at multiple facilities for over a decade.
Enbridge Ingleside Energy Center
Project YaREN will be located at the Enbridge Ingleside Energy Center. Leveraging Yara’s extensive expertise in ammonia production and handling alongside Enbridge’s large-scale infrastructure capabilities, the project will implement proven safety measures, including backup controls, employee training, and emergency response planning, to ensure a safe and efficient production process.
Explore the Facility
Take a closer look at our proposed facility, where advanced technologies, efficient processes and sustainable practices come together. Discover how this site supports our mission, ensuring operational excellence, innovation, and sustainable development.
1. Ammonia Production Facility
Two identical blue ammonia trains (units)
Total production capacity of up to 8,000 metric tons per day (up to 2.8 million metric tons per year)
Capturing up to 95% of carbon dioxide emissions during the production process
2. Ammonia Pipeline
The low-carbon ammonia will be transported in an above-ground pipeline to double-wall storage tanks, in its cold and liquid form.
3. Double-wall Ammonia Tanks
The low-carbon ammonia will be stored in double-wall ammonia tanks in its cold and liquid form.
4. Ammonia Loading System
The low-carbon ammonia will be loaded, in its cold and liquid form, onto dedicated ammonia vessels for export.
Two identical blue ammonia trains (units)
Total production capacity of up to 8,000 metric tons per day (up to 2.8 million metric tons per year)
Capturing up to 95% of carbon dioxide emissions during the production process
The low-carbon ammonia will be transported in an above-ground pipeline to double-wall storage tanks, in its cold and liquid form.
The low-carbon ammonia will be stored in double-wall ammonia tanks in its cold and liquid form.
The low-carbon ammonia will be loaded, in its cold and liquid form, onto dedicated ammonia vessels for export.
Ammonia Safety
100 years of ammonia safety
and experience
Financial Support
Millions of dollars in property
taxes to support roads,
schools and more
Job Creation
4,000 construction jobs
and 200 permanent jobs
once operational
Carbon Capture
Capture 95% carbon dioxide
from production
Project Phases
We are in the early stages of planning and design for the Project, with construction contingent upon obtaining all required regulatory approvals and permit applications. Project startup is anticipated between 2028 and 2030.
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