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CF Industries Holdings, Inc. (CF) announced a $4 billion joint venture with JERA and Mitsui to construct the world's largest low-carbon ammonia production facility at CF's Blue Point Complex in Louisiana [1], [2], [5], [8], [9], [11]. CF will hold a 40% stake, investing $1.6 billion plus $550 million for infrastructure, and will operate the facility, generating service revenue [1], [8]. The facility is projected to start production in 2029 with a 1.4 million metric ton annual capacity [1], [8]. While this venture positions CF as a leader in the growing low-carbon ammonia market and aligns with ESG initiatives [2], [5], [8], the substantial capital expenditure poses a risk [1]. Scotiabank upgraded CF to Sector Perform, acknowledging the removal of a negative catalyst with the Blue Point project approval [3]. CF has consistently beat earnings estimates, with another beat projected for the next quarter [4]. Despite strong Q4 2024 and full-year results [10], some analysts express concern about nitrogen price volatility and regulatory changes [6], [10].