CALHOUN COUNTY, TEXAS
A New Kind of Industrial
Project — Right Here in
Calhoun County
Synergen is proposing to build an ammonia manufacturing facility in Calhoun County — one that brings permanent jobs and long-term tax revenue, without competing for the water your family, your ranch, or the community depends on. Built to modern safety standards.
POINT COMFORT PROJECT - AT A GLANCE
Annual production
Construction jobs
Permanent operations jobs
Average operations wage
$85K – $95K
Projected tax revenue
Operations target
2029
ABOUT THE PROJECT
■ What Synergen is Planning in Calhoun County
Synergen is planning an anhydrous ammonia manufacturing facility on a rural site in Calhoun County. The full project includes an integrated, completely closed-loop system: an electrolyser-based hydrogen plant, an ammonia synthesis loop, behind-the-meter solar, an underground pipeline, and at the Calhoun Port, a storage tank and port loading infrastructure.
Ammonia is already part of daily life across Calhoun County — it is the primary ingredient in agricultural fertilizers, a standard refrigerant in cold storage, and a component in water treatment systems. This project makes ammonia using a process that has been in industrial use since 1913, and with electricity generated from renewable sources.
THE HABER-BOSCH PROCESS
Ammonia has been made using this same fundamental reaction since 1913. What is different about this project is the usage of electricity instead of conventional fossil fuels. The chemistry, the equipment standards, and the safety requirements are well established and have been refined over more than a century of industrial operation worldwide.
WHERE IT WILL BE LOCATED
The planned facility site is in rural Calhoun County, southwest of Weedhaven, between Highway 35 and County Road 172. Related project infrastructure — the underground ammonia pipeline and dock loading facilities — will be located within Calhoun County and at the Calhoun Port. All facilities are designed and permitted to comply with Calhoun County, TCEQ, OSHA, and EPA requirements.
HOW IT WORKS
Three ingredients. One proven reaction.
The process uses only water, air, and renewable electricity — no fossil fuels burned in the production chain.
Water (H2O) → Hydrogen
Water is split into hydrogen and oxygen using electricity. This step is called electrolysis — the same principle used in industrial processes for over a century.
Air → Nitrogen
Nitrogen is drawn from the atmosphere using an air separation unit. About 78% of the air around us is already nitrogen.
Hydrogen + Nitrogen → Ammonia (NH3)
The two are combined using the Haber-Bosch process to produce liquid anhydrous ammonia. No fossil fuels are burned, and no CO2 is produced by the manufacturing process itself.
PROPOSED PROJECT TIMELINE
2026
Development &
permitting
2027
Construction start
2028
Construction
complete
2029
Commercial
operations
WHO WE ARE
■ About Synergen Green Energy
Synergen Green Energy is a Houston-based developer of large-scale ammonia production projects. The Point Comfort Project is Synergen’s primary active development in Texas.
We believe in being straightforward with the communities where we work. The project team is based in Texas and is working directly with Calhoun County communities, local agencies, and state and federal regulators throughout the development process.
If you have a question that is not answered here, we want to hear it — including questions that are critical of the project. Use the contact form at the bottom of this page or email us directly.
HEADQUARTERS
Houston, Texas
OWNERSHIP
100% U.S.-incorporated — ultimately held by Tanti family
PRIMARY TEXAS PROJECT
Point Comfort Project, Calhoun County
PROJECT SITE
Rural Calhoun County, SW of Weedhaven, between Highway 35 and County Road 172
PROJECT CONTACT
COMPANY WEBSITE
WATER & ENVIRONMENT
■ Our Water Approach
Brackish groundwater only. No use of local drinking water.
Water is one of this community’s most important resources, and protecting it is one of our clearest responsibilities. This project is designed from the start to use only brackish groundwater — a naturally salty, non-potable source that is separate from the freshwater aquifers that supply homes, farms, and ranches in Calhoun County.
Our Water Commitments
Six commitments shape how this project is designed around your water:
Brackish groundwater only
Naturally salty, non-drinking groundwater - not the freshwater sources used by local homes, farms, or ranches.
No use of community drinking water
This project will not draw from the freshwater sources that local families and agriculture depend on.
Freshwater aquifers protected
The brackish source is naturally separated from freshwater aquifers by thick clay barriers — confirmed by independent hydrogeological studies.
Ongoing groundwater monitoring
Monitoring wells for freshwater and brackish water under Groundwater Conservation District (GCD) rules will be in place throughout operations.
Treated and reused onsite
Cooling water and process water will be treated and reused onsite to reduce overall demand.
Regulated discharge under TCEQ
All treated water discharge will meet TCEQ permit requirements. No production chemicals or ammonia are ever discharged.
What the Aquifer Looks Like
Calhoun County has multiple groundwater layers at different depths. The freshwater aquifers used by local homes, farms, and ranches sit at shallower depths. Below those layers — separated by natural clay barriers — sit brackish aquifers that contain salt concentrations too high for drinking or irrigation.
Synergen’s project will draw from these brackish zones. The physical separation between the two is a natural geological feature, not a regulatory promise. Independent studies by third party consultants will confirm this separation and characterize the brackish source. Groundwater Conservation District (GCD) will be reviewing the studies and approving the permits as per the rules.
Monitoring wells required under GCD rules will provide an ongoing record of groundwater conditions throughout the life of the project. That data is reported to the GCD and will be available to regulators and, where applicable, to the public.
ODOR & DISCHARGE
Under normal closed-loop operations, there is no detectable ammonia odor at the facility boundary. All water discharge is treated to TCEQ permit standards and contains no ammonia or production chemicals.
SAFETY
■ Safety is Built Into the Project
FACILITY DESIGN STANDARDS
How the Facility Is Protected
Closed-loop process
No manual ammonia handling. Ammonia is produced, transferred, and stored at port entirely within sealed systems.
Double-wall refrigerated storage
Port storage uses double-wall refrigerated tanks — not standard single-wall tanks. In the event of an inner tank failure, the outer wall provides full secondary containment.
Continuous 24/7 leak detection & automated shutdown
Sensors throughout the facility monitor for any ammonia release. Automated emergency shutdown systems activate before a release can reach the facility boundary.
Underground pipeline to the port
Ammonia moves from the production facility to the Calhoun Port by underground pipeline, not by heavy truck convoys on Calhoun County roads.
No ammonium nitrate — ever
This facility produces only liquid anhydrous ammonia (NH3). Ammonium nitrate is a completely different compound. Our ammonia does not detonate. This project does not produce, store, or handle ammonium nitrate at any stage.
MANDATORY STATE & FEDERAL REQUIREMENTS
Required Before the Facility Opens
These are not voluntary commitments — they are legal requirements that apply to a facility of this type before it can operate.
REQUIREMENT
WHAT IT COVERS
OSHA PSM
Worker and process safety — how ammonia systems are designed, operated, inspected, and maintained.
EPA RMP
Risk Management Program, including a public Risk Management Plan filed with the EPA before operations begin.
SARA Title III
Required coordination with the Calhoun County Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC) before operations begin.
TCEQ permits
Air permits, water discharge, stormwater, and enforceable permit limits specific to this facility.
Groundwater Conservation District
Gorund water permit, well registration, usage monitoring, and freshwater aquifer protection rules.
What does "lighter than air" mean for safety?
Unlike some industrial gases that pool at ground level, ammonia vapor is lighter than air (molecular weight 17 vs. air at ~29). When released, it rises and disperses upward. This means ground-level accumulation along roads, drainage channels, or residential areas is less likely than with heavier gases.
What happens in case of Emergency?
Before operations begin, Synergen will coordinate with the Calhoun County Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC) — as required under SARA Title III — to ensure local fire departments and first responders are informed, trained, and equipped before the first day of operations. Emergency plan will be jointly created with right authorities and necessary upgrades and training will be done in advance.
BENEFITS
■ Jobs, Investment, and Long-Term Value
More than 150 construction jobs, about 60 full-time operating jobs, and annual wages that compare well with other industrial employers in the region — plus significant long-term tax revenue and a private investment in new port infrastructure.
60+
Permanent full-time operating jobs
150+
Jobs during the construction phase
AVERAGE ANNUAL WAGE — OPERATIONS ROLES
$85,000 – $95,000
Estimated before benefits. Based on comparable industrial operations compensation.
Synergen plans to work with Calhoun County schools, Victoria College, and regional workforce programs to help local residents qualify for operations positions. Details on local hiring will be shared as the project advances through permitting.
Construction phase jobs
More than 150 jobs during the build phase, including skilled trades, site supervision, and support roles — primarily in the Calhoun County and regional labor market.
Permanent operations roles
60+ full-time roles at the facility once operations begin — including process operators, maintenance technicians, safety personnel, and administrative staff.
Port infrastructure
Synergen will work with Calhoun Port Authority to ascertain the capital investment required in upgrading the port infrastructure — a capital investment in local port capacity that benefits the region beyond this project.
Tax base contribution
Approximately $141 million in projected tax revenue across 35 years, flowing to Calhoun County, local school districts, and regional taxing entities.
Supporting agriculture
The facility will produce liquid anhydrous ammonia, the primary input for nitrogen fertilizers that support American agriculture. And as green ammonia becomes cost-competitive, domestic production will reduce dependence on imported supply chains.
Long-term neighbor
This is a 35-year facility investment in Calhoun County. Synergen intends to be a responsible, long-term part of this community — not a temporary operation.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
■ Questions From the Community
Browse by topic, or scroll for quick answers to the questions we hear most often. If your question is not here, send it to us — we want to hear it.
Project basics
What it is, where it is, and how it works.
Water & groundwater
Brackish source, aquifer separation, and monitoring.
Safety & emergency planning
Closed-loop design, emergency response, and oversight.
Air, noise & environment
Emissions, odor, and environmental oversight.
Traffic, pipeline & port
Construction traffic and underground pipeline operation.
Jobs, taxes & benefits
Local hiring, wages, tax revenue, and port investment.
Quick answers
We have tried to answer the questions we hear most often from Calhoun County residents. If your question is not here, send it to us using the contact form below and a member of our team will follow up.
It is a proposed ammonia manufacturing facility in rural Calhoun County, southwest of Weedhaven, between Highway 35 and County Road 172. The project includes production facilities, an underground pipeline to the Calhoun Port, and port loading infrastructure. Synergen plans to produce liquid anhydrous ammonia using water, air, and electricity instead of fossil fuels.
No — and this is an important distinction. The West, Texas explosion in 2013 involved ammonium nitrate — a compound used to make solid fertilizer that can detonate under heat and pressure. It is a different substance from ammonia. This facility produces only liquid anhydrous ammonia (NH₃). Anhydrous ammonia is not classified as an explosive material and cannot detonate the way ammonium nitrate can. No ammonium nitrate is produced, stored, or handled at this facility at any stage.
No. This project is designed to use brackish groundwater only — a naturally salty, non-potable source that should not be used for drinking or irrigation. It will not draw from the freshwater aquifers that supply local homes, farms, or ranches.
The separation between the brackish source and local freshwater aquifers is a natural geological feature — confirmed by independent hydrogeological studies from third party expert companies. Monitoring wells required under Groundwater Conservation District rules will track groundwater conditions throughout operations.
Under normal closed-loop operations, there would be no detectable ammonia odor at the facility boundary. Ammonia has a distinctive smell that most people recognize, but the fully sealed nature of this process means ammonia is not vented or handled in open air during normal operations.
The facility will have continuous 24/7 gas detection throughout. In the unlikely event of a small system release, automated shutdown systems activate well before any odor could reach the perimeter.
Follow guidance from Calhoun County Emergency Management — they will advise whether to shelter in place or evacuate. Local emergency services will be notified through 911 immediately in any emergency situation at the facility.
Before the facility opens, Synergen is required by federal law (SARA Title III) to coordinate with the Calhoun County Local Emergency Planning Committee. This means local fire departments and first responders will be informed, trained, and equipped before operations begin.
Approximately 150 construction jobs during the build phase and 60+ permanent full-time jobs once operations begin. Operations roles include process operators, maintenance technicians, instrumentation specialists, safety personnel, and administrative staff, with estimated average wages of $85,000 to $95,000 per year.
Synergen plans to work with Calhoun County schools, Victoria College, and regional workforce programs to help ensure local residents can qualify for and compete for these positions.
During construction, there will be construction-related vehicle traffic on county roads. Once the facility is operational, ammonia will move from the production site to the Calhoun Port by underground pipeline — not by heavy truck convoys on county roads. This is a significant difference from facilities that rely on truck transport for product movement.
| TCEQ | Air permits, water discharge, stormwater — enforceable permit limits. |
| OSHA | Worker and process safety under the Process Safety Management standard. |
| U.S. EPA | Risk Management Program — including a public Risk Management Plan filed before operations begin. |
| GCD | Groundwater permit and rules tied to wells, monitoring, and protection of freshwater aquifers. |
| Calhoun County LEPC | Local Emergency Planning Committee — required coordination on emergency planning. |
Synergen Green Energy is 100% U.S.-incorporated and ultimately held by Tanti family. The company is headquartered in Houston, Texas, and the project team is based in Texas.
Project brochures
Detailed printable references covering each topic in depth. Each is available as a standalone document.
Environmental Stewardship
Air, noise, water discharge, and the environmental oversight framework.
Water Strategy
Brackish source, aquifer separation, monitoring wells, and TCEQ-permitted discharge.
Safety
Closed-loop design, double-wall storage, federal oversight, and emergency planning.
NEWS & UPDATES
■ Projects News and Updates
Official updates, meeting notices, project milestones, and new materials in one place. This page is updated as the project advances through development and permitting.
CONTACT
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Houston, Texas 77084
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