BASF's Sustainable Expansion: Renewable Ammonia Grades in Central Europe
Key Ideas
  • BASF introduces two new renewable ammonia grades at its Ludwigshafen site, produced by feeding hydrogen into the ammonia plant to reduce natural gas consumption.
  • The renewable ammonia grades are certified as low-CO2 products, meeting the rising demand for low-carbon or green ammonia in the market.
  • This expansion is part of BASF's commitment to achieving net zero of its products, with a focus on sustainability and reducing carbon footprints across its operations.
  • The development of renewable ammonia is a strategic move in BASF's journey towards climate neutrality and achieving net-zero CO2 emissions by 2050.
BASF has announced the production of two new renewable ammonia grades at its Verbund site in Ludwigshafen, Central Europe. These grades, renewable ammonia and renewable ammonia solution 24.5%, are produced by feeding hydrogen into the ammonia plant, thereby reducing natural gas consumption. The hydrogen used in the process is sourced from both fossil and renewable energy-derived sources, with a focus on attributing renewable energy-derived hydrogen to the renewable ammonia grades. The products have been certified according to ISCC+ standards and can serve as 'drop-in' solutions in existing processes. BASF's Vice President emphasized the company's goal of achieving net zero for its products and highlighted the significant reduction in product carbon footprint (PCF) achieved through the use of renewable ammonia. The demand for low-carbon or green ammonia has been on the rise, prompting BASF to introduce these sustainable options to meet market needs. This move aligns with BASF's larger commitment to sustainability, aiming to offer circular or low PCF options for all major product lines by 2025. The company sees the expansion of its ammonia portfolio as a crucial step in its journey towards climate neutrality and ultimately reaching net-zero CO2 emissions by 2050.
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