Genesis Fertilizers partners with CARBONCO to explore carbon capture project in Canada

HOUSTON (ICIS)–Fertilizer developer Genesis Fertilizers announced it has partnered with technology provider CARBONCO and has agreed to negotiate formal licensing and process design package services for a carbon capture and storage (CCS) project.

Genesis said this collaboration marks a significant step toward the potential production of sustainable, low-carbon ammonia and urea nitrogen fertilizer for their farming partners and the broader fertilizer industry in North America.

Under the terms CARBONCO would be responsible for implementing a solution capable of capturing approximately 1 million tonnes of carbon dioxide annually, which would then be transported directly to a sequestration hub.

If implemented, the CCS project would be built at the proposed Genesis Fertilizers production complex to be constructed in Belle Plaine, Saskatchewan, Canada.

The company said both parties are confident that this first-of-its-kind CCS project would play a pivotal role in supplying exceptionally clean grain to the market.

“In line with our ultimate low carbon intensity fertilizer goal, Genesis Fertilizers has been working with CARBONCO and is pleased to welcome them as our technology provider to explore an exciting opportunity to implement their carbon capture solution,” said Jason Mann, Genesis Fertilizers CEO.

“We believe that CARBONCO is the most suitable partner for our project, offering a robust solution that meets our technical and commercial needs.”

The front-end engineering design (FEED) phase for Genesis Fertilizers project is expected to begin within the next few months.

The company said the final investment decision will be made based on the results of the FEED work and other critical steps, but it is aiming to commence commercial operations by 2029.

As proposed there would eventually be both ammonia and urea production with plans to have 75% of output locked into farmer commitments with the balance sold on the open market.

Genesis has previously said the goal of this development is to help farmers have access to a vertically integrate fertilizer supply and enable the production of low carbon grain.