- BASF introduces renewable ammonia and ammonia solution 24.5% at Ludwigshafen.
- Hydrogen from renewable sources is used to reduce natural gas consumption.
- Renewable ammonia grades are ISCC+ certified and available in bulk.
- BASF aims for net-zero CO2 emissions by 2050.
Introduction of Renewable Ammonia
BASF has expanded its sustainable product portfolio by introducing two new renewable ammonia grades: renewable ammonia and renewable ammonia solution 24.5%. These are produced at the Ludwigshafen Verbund site, where hydrogen is fed into the ammonia plant, reducing natural gas consumption.
Production Process
In the Verbund, hydrogen is sourced from both fossil and renewable energy. Through a mass balance approach, renewable energy-derived hydrogen is attributed to the renewable ammonia grades. These grades are ISCC+ certified and can be used as a 'drop-in' solution, maintaining the reliability of conventional products. They are available in the usual bulk mode.
Environmental Impact
BASF's goal is to achieve net-zero carbon emissions for its products. The renewable ammonia significantly reduces the product carbon footprint (PCF) compared to other low-CO2 ammonia grades. BASF calculates PCFs following the Together for Sustainability PCF Guideline.
Market Demand and Future Plans
The demand for low-carbon or "green" ammonia has been increasing and is expected to continue rising. BASF's customers and its own downstream businesses require low-carbon products to explore their markets. The introduction of renewable ammonia in Central Europe is a step towards meeting this demand.
Sustainability Goals
The expansion of the ammonia portfolio aligns with BASF's Monomers division's sustainable journey. By 2025, the division aims to develop one circular or low PCF option for every major product line. These sustainable offerings are crucial to BASF's path to climate neutrality and achieving net-zero CO2 emissions by 2050.
