“For too long, America has been dependent on foreign sources of fertilizer,” said U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright. “Under President Trump’s leadership, we are changing that by putting America first, relying on American coal, American workers, and American innovation to power our farms and feed our families.”
The Wabash project aims to strengthen domestic fertilizer production while supporting the local economy in a traditional coal community.
The plant’s reopening will create hundreds of jobs and reduce dependence on imports from regions such as Canada, the Middle East, and Russia.
This loan marks the second financial close under the Energy Dominance Financing (EDF) Program, established through the Working Families Tax Cut—also known as the One Big Beautiful Bill Act.
The project aligns with administration goals to enhance U.S. energy dominance, improve food security, and reduce costs for American farmers through stable, homegrown fertilizer production.
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