ENERGY BENCHMARKING

Ammonia is the basis for all nitrogen-containing fertilizers. Production is based on the use of gas, oil or coal, and represents by far the most energy-consuming part of the fertilizer manufacturing processes. It is therefore important that ammonia production is as energy efficient as possible. Due to the high cost of energy in the European countries compared to other regions of the world and due to strict environmental regulations in Europe, the European ammonia producers are amongst the most energy-efficient with the lowest emissions. This is evident from recent benchmarking of worldwide ammonia production carried out by independent benchmarking companies. 

The leading average position of EFMA producers has been confirmed by more recent benchmarks made by the International Fertilizer Industry Association (IFA).