2022-02-28 Fertilizers Europe - keys to advancing in the decarbonisation of ammonia production

A study commissioned by the European Association of Fertilizer Manufacturers (Fertilizers Europe - FE) to the technical-scientific entity Dechema, called "European Perspective 2030: technological options for the reduction of CO2 emissions with hydrogen as a raw material in the production of ammonia ”, has shown that a variety of low-carbon technologies will be needed to bring down CO2 emissions from European ammonia plants, in order to maximize the industry's medium-term reduction potential. To this end, politicians must ensure a legislative framework that recognizes the differences between the regions and the various possible solutions.

The study concludes that, in the best case scenario, the European fertilizer industry would have the potential to reduce CO2 emissions from ammonia production by between 13 and 19 percent by 2030. expects the largest reduction in CO2 emissions through the implementation of blue hydrogen, which is estimated to produce ammonia at similar costs to conventional technology in 2030. Other technologies, including green hydrogen, will have significantly higher production costs compared to conventional technology. conventional production.

As pointed out by the general director of FE, Jacob Hansen, the European fertilizer industry has the ambition to move forward with agility in the green transition. But to gain greater support, the sector requires a regulatory framework that encourages investments in clean technologies, improves access to abundant and affordable renewable energy, and grants financial support. All these elements are a prerequisite for European industry to meet the objectives of the green transformation.


Link to FE Press Release: https://www.fertilizerseurope.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/Press-Release_Fertilizers-Europe_DECHEMA-study_abatement-potential_1-Feb-2022-1.pdf