Chemical company BASF has launched its first line of biomass-balanced (BMB) ammonia and urea products, named BMBcertTM. This development could be a step towards a more sustainable future for these widely used industrial chemicals.
BMBcertTM ammonia and urea are derived from renewable resources and utilize renewable electricity during production. This approach aims to significantly reduce the carbon footprint compared to traditionally produced versions- a staggering 80% reduction in CO2 footprint compared to traditional methods.
Companies using BMBcertTM products could potentially lower their greenhouse gas emissions. This reduction could impact both their own operations and the embodied emissions associated with their final products.
The launch of BMB products aligns with BASF’s Monomers division’s roadmap, which seeks to develop sustainable alternatives for all major product lines by 2025. This development, along with similar approaches within the industry, has the potential to contribute to a greener chemical industry in the long term.
“BASF was the first company to develop both an industrial ammonia as well as an industrial urea process. Today, we are the first company that offers such biomass balanced options as part of the regular ammonia and urea portfolio. With this portfolio we meet the rising request in industry and help our customers reach their sustainability targets”, said Dr. Jens Aßmann, Vice President Business Management Ammonia Value Chain and Operations Amino Resins at BASF.
