Polish fertilizers and chemicals group Grupa Azoty SA reported on Nov. 2 that it is exploring opportunities for collaborative decarbonization projects with potential US partners and the import of clean ammonia from the US.
“Among various cost areas, ammonia represents a significant focus for Grupa Azoty. This includes production costs, the cost of feedstock, and costs associated with its carbon footprint,” the Polish group said in a media statement.
“Consequently, Grupa Azoty is actively seeking to establish partnerships with major decarbonized ammonia operators in the US. Ultimately this move could enhance Grupa Azoty’s position in the EU fertilizer producer market and further bolster the decarbonization initiatives within the framework of the group’s Green Strategy,” the company said.
The initial course of action was discussed during the US Gulf Coast-Central Europe Cooperation in Clean Hydrogen conference organized by Grupa Azoty and held in Warsaw on Nov. 2. During the conference, discussions were conducted with the intention of formalizing agreements for future collaboration, Azoty said.