Minnesota's Second Green Ammonia Plant
Green ammonia is being upgraded at the University of Minnesota - Morris West Central Research and Outreach Center.
Anhydrous ammonia is used in Minnesota's agriculture industry as a nitrogen fertilizer. The United States is the top importer of this fertilizer, with countries like Russia, Trinidad and Tobago, Saudi Arabia, and Canada being the world's top exporters, according to the Environmental Protection Agency.
Typically, ammonia production occurs where natural gas supplies are abundant. However, green ammonia production involves creating ammonia from air and water using renewable energy sources like wind or solar, eliminating the need for natural gas.
Production of ammonia is typically done where there is an abundance of natural gas supplies.
The idea of producing green ammonia could fuel a future of domestic production, reducing reliance on imports.
Author's summary: Minnesota upgrades green ammonia production.
- Top importer: United States
- Top exporters: Russia, Trinidad and Tobago, Saudi Arabia, Canada