Roadmap for Distributed Green Ammonia in Minnesota

This report outlines a roadmap for implementing distributed green ammonia (DGA) in Minnesota to address the climate impact of ammonia production (over 1% of global GHG emissions) and the vulnerabilities of centralized supply chains. It identifies Minnesota as a strategic starting point due to high fertilizer costs and consumption, suggesting the state could pioneer a shift toward localized production in the US Midwest and nationwide.

• Ammonia production currently accounts for more than 1% of global greenhouse gas emissions and is primarily concentrated in regions with low-cost coal and natural gas, specifically Russia, China, and the US Gulf. This centralization creates complex supply chains spanning thousands of miles and leaves the system vulnerable to geopolitical events.
• Minnesota is identified as a promising location for distributed green ammonia (DGA) projects because of its fertilizer consumption levels and the high cost of fertilizer driven by transportation expenses.
• The report suggests that with localized production and policy support, Minnesota could lead a paradigm shift toward distributed green ammonia in the US Midwest and across the United States.

APA

RMI (2024). Roadmap for Distributed Green Ammonia in Minnesota. https://rmi.org/resources/roadmap-for-distributed-green-ammonia-in-minnesota/

Chicago

RMI. Roadmap for Distributed Green Ammonia in Minnesota. 2024. https://rmi.org/resources/roadmap-for-distributed-green-ammonia-in-minnesota/.

Wikipedia

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BibTeX

@techreport{rmi2024roadmap, author = {{RMI}}, title = {{Roadmap for Distributed Green Ammonia in Minnesota}}, institution = {RMI}, year = {2024}, month = jun, url = {https://rmi.org/resources/roadmap-for-distributed-green-ammonia-in-minnesota/}, urldate = {2026-08-17}, note = {Indexed by Climate Insights Directory} }