- The pilot plants aim to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 100,000 tons of CO2 equivalents annually.
- The facilities will test catalyst technology to reduce harmful emissions.
- The R&D function focuses on advanced NPK fertilizers and abating greenhouse and NOx gases.
- The project received support from Enova and Innovation Norway.
Inauguration Ceremony
Yara's new pilot plants were inaugurated on December 18th in Porsgrunn, Norway, with a ceremony attended by a Norwegian minister. The event highlighted the integration of efficiency and environmental-friendliness in the chemical industry.
Key Speeches
CEO Torgeir Kvidal, CTO Pierre Herben, and Porsgrunn Plant Manager Per Knudsen delivered speeches. They discussed upstream investments, R&D, energy-saving projects, and the importance of land-based industry for Norway's economy.
Environmental Impact
The CEO emphasized investments to increase capacity in Norway and Finland, noting that the new plants will reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 100,000 tons of CO2 equivalents annually. The pilot plants will test catalyst technology to reduce harmful emissions, contributing to Yara's environmental solutions business.
R&D Focus
CTO Pierre Herben explained the R&D function of the three new pilot plants, which focus on advanced NPK fertilizers and solutions to abate greenhouse and NOx gases. These facilities are crucial for validating laboratory-scale concepts in real-life conditions before large-scale application.
Support and Collaboration
The CEO acknowledged the support from Enova and Innovation Norway, which provided targeted grants for environmentally-friendly investments. The close collaboration between project engineers and R&D teams has been vital for incorporating innovative solutions in the plant expansion.
