Ammonia Technology Roadmap: Towards More Sustainable Nitrogen Fertiliser Production
Executive Summary
The report explores the future of ammonia production, focusing on its role in sustainable nitrogen fertiliser production. Three scenarios are analyzed:
- Stated Policies Scenario: Current trends continue with incremental improvements but fall short of achieving sustainability.
- Sustainable Development Scenario: Adoption of necessary technologies and policies to align with the goals of the Paris Agreement.
- Net Zero Emissions by 2050 Scenario: A pathway for ammonia production compatible with achieving net zero emissions globally by 2050.
Key Findings and Data
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Current State:
- Ammonia production accounts for approximately 2% of total final energy consumption and 1.3% of CO2 emissions from the energy system.
- Around 70% of ammonia is used for fertilisers, with the remaining used in various industrial applications.
- An increasing and affluent global population will drive growth in ammonia production, despite government efforts to reduce emissions.
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Scenarios:
- Stated Policies Scenario: Industry follows current trends, leading to incremental improvements but not achieving sustainability.
- Sustainable Development Scenario: Sector adopts necessary technologies and policies to align with the Paris Agreement's goals.
- Net Zero Emissions by 2050 Scenario: Describes a pathway for ammonia production that is compatible with reaching global net zero emissions by 2050.
Stakeholder Roles and Actions
The report outlines the necessary roles and actions for key stakeholders, including:
- Governments: Setting policies and regulations to promote sustainable practices.
- Producers: Implementing advanced technologies and improving efficiency.
- Financial and Research Institutions: Providing funding and conducting research to support sustainable ammonia production.
Conclusion
The roadmap concludes with milestones and decision points to ensure the transition towards more sustainable ammonia production, emphasizing the importance of collaboration among stakeholders to achieve the outlined scenarios.
This summary provides an overview of the key aspects and data discussed in the report, highlighting the different scenarios and the necessary actions for stakeholders to achieve more sustainable ammonia production.
