Yara starts production of renewable-based ammonia in Brazil
Published by Emilie Grant,
Editorial Assistant
World Fertilizer,
The first in Brazil, Yara now produces ammonia made from renewable biomethane and has already delivered the first tonnes of lower carbon product to its customers.
A purified biogas made from sugarcane waste, biomethane can seamlessly replace fossil natural gas, reducing greenhouse gas emissions by up to 75%.
Decarbonising food and industrial value chains
This achievement demonstrates Yara’s commitment to decarbonising the food and industrial value chains as the company progresses toward carbon neutrality by 2050.
"This is a significant step in building renewable-based value chains across sectors and industries, from food and mining to on-and off-shore transport,” says Marcelo Altieri, President of Yara Brazil. “For agribusiness the impact is huge. By integrating this new generation of lower carbon fertilizers into our agronomic expertise, we offer farmers greater value while unlocking new markets and revenue streams. In coffee farming alone, we anticipate a reduction of up to 40% in the carbon footprint of harvested beans,” he adds.
Yara’s Industrial Complex in Cubatão, the largest consumer of natural gas in São Paulo and Brazil’s leading ammonia producer, is now fully equipped to operate with biomethane.
Hubner also highlights the importance of collaboration: “Brazil has the potential to be a global leader. To realise this, we must scale renewable solutions, create incentives, and foster public-private partnership to make these innovations accessible and impactful.”
Looking ahead, Yara plans to expand its portfolio to include products utilising carbon capture and storage (CCS). This initiative underscores Yara’s leadership in driving industrial decarbonisation and supporting sustainable growth in Brazil and on the global stage.
As the company approaches its 120th anniversary next year, its enduring mission to feed the world and protect the planet continues to guide its strategy and innovations.
Read the article online at: https://www.worldfertilizer.com/nitrogen/09122024/yara-starts-production-of-renewable-based-ammonia-in-brazil/
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