Herbert Smith Freehills advises Mitsui & Co., Ltd. on low-carbon offtake arrangements for landmark Blue Point ammonia project

Leading international law firm Herbert Smith Freehills has advised Mitsui & Co., Ltd. on low-carbon offtake and related CCS arrangements for the Blue Point low-carbon ammonia project in Louisiana, USA.

The Blue Point project is being developed by a joint venture between and Mitsui & Co., Ltd. and its partners CF Industries and JERA Co., Inc., and will establish the world's largest low-carbon ammonia production facility, with an annual production capacity of approximately 1.4 million metric tons.

"We are delighted to have advised Mitsui & Co., Ltd. on this landmark project," said partner Lachlan Clancy. "This project represents a significant step forward in establishing a global low-carbon ammonia value chain, which has the potential to lower carbon emissions across various industries. Herbert Smith Freehills is committed to supporting clients through the energy transition towards a net-zero future."

The Herbert Smith Freehills team was led by Lachlan and included partners Anthony Patten and Adelaide Luke, senior associates Connie Ye and Marcus Lyons, and associate Julia Hong.