By: ICN Bureau
Last updated : April 16, 2025 5:12 pm
Cutting-edge ammonia technology ensures energy efficiency, reduced emissions, and a reliable fertilizer supply for Western Canadian farmers
Genesis Fertilizers announces the signing of a Process Design Package (PDP) and License agreement with thyssenkrupp Uhde, a global leader in ammonia production technology.
This partnership represents a critical step in Genesis Fertilizers' mission proposing to construct Western Canada's first low-carbon nitrogen fertilizer facility, prioritizing sustainability, innovation, and farmer-focused solutions.
thyssenkrupp Uhde's advanced uhde ammonia technology integrates groundbreaking innovations that maximize energy efficiency, minimize emissions, and ensures consistent nitrogen yields being based on well referenced and reliable design. This technology is central to Genesis Fertilizers' vision of providing a stable, locally sourced fertilizer supply to farmers across Western Canada.
"Our collaboration with thyssenkrupp Uhde exemplifies the caliber of innovation and expertise that Genesis Fertilizers is bringing to this transformative project," said Jason Mann, CEO of Genesis Fertilizers. "Their advanced uhde® ammonia technology not only enhances operational efficiency but also supports our commitment to sustainability, ensuring Canadian farmers have reliable access to high-quality fertilizer."
thyssenkrupp Uhde's proprietary uhde ammonia technology revolutionizes ammonia synthesis by combining nitrogen from the air with hydrogen sourced from natural gas. Their systems are designed to reduce energy consumption, stabilize production costs, and limit emissions—key benefits for Canadian agriculture.