Key Takeaways
- Landus and TalusAg have successfully commenced commercial green ammonia production with the first modular systems in North America.
- Locally produced green ammonia ensures a cost-competitive, reliable, and sustainable fertilizer supply for American farmers.
- Green ammonia can reduce the carbon intensity score of biofuel feedstocks by up to 25%, benefiting domestic biofuels producers.
- TalusAg’s modular system produces up to 20 tons of ammonia per day, using only renewable power, water, and air.
- Expansion of production is planned across the Corn Belt and throughout the United States.
Strengthening the U.S. Fertilizer Supply Chain with Green Ammonia
Landus, an Iowa-based agriculture solutions company, and TalusAg, an agriculture technology innovator, have successfully launched North America’s first modular green ammonia production system. This partnership brings cost-competitive, reliable, and sustainable fertilizer to American farmers, reducing dependence on global supply chains and mitigating price volatility.
“Any import tariffs are likely to disrupt fertilizer supply chains and could have a detrimental impact on American farmers,” said Hiro Iwanaga, founder and CEO of TalusAg. “We are committed to supporting farming communities in Iowa and across the country with locally produced green ammonia. Our partnership with Landus is critical to building supply chain reliability and resilience within the United States.”
Addressing Fertilizer Supply Chain Vulnerabilities
Nitrogen-based fertilizers, such as ammonia, are essential for crop production, but their availability is highly dependent on global supply chains. Geopolitical disruptions, mineral shortages, and energy price fluctuations have historically led to price spikes and supply uncertainty.
According to research from the U.S. Department of Agriculture, fertilizer prices in the U.S. more than doubled between 2021 and 2022 due to:
- Russia’s price hikes
- Limited supply of key minerals
- High energy costs
- Increased global demand for fertilizers
- Reliance on imports
- Limited competition within the fertilizer industry
By introducing localized, modular ammonia production, Landus and TalusAg aim to enhance supply chain resilience and provide farmers with more stable fertilizer pricing.
Landus: Reducing Supply Chain Links for Farmers
For Landus, the shift to local ammonia production aligns with its mission to provide farmers with more efficient and sustainable solutions.
“At Landus, we strive to keep the farmer at the center. Taking links out of the supply chain as well as offering more sustainable options to our farmers is essential to that mission,” said Matt Carstens, Landus and Conduit President & CEO. “This announcement represents a major milestone in our ability to bring a more price-stable and sustainable ammonia fertilizer option to our farmers.”
Additionally, green ammonia offers immediate environmental benefits, with the potential to reduce the carbon intensity score of biofuel feedstocks by up to 25%, creating significant value for domestic biofuels producers.
