Yara’s decarbonization strategy
With Yara's strategy to profitably deliver decarbonized solutions quickly and at scale, produced with both renewable energy and Carbon Capture Storage (CCS), we are uniquely positioned to deliver the climate solutions needed to secure European industry competitiveness as we close in on 2030 and the climate targets.
Bridging the gap towards a decarbonized European industry
Carbon Capture Storage is crucial to reach the climate targets. Given the limitations of renewable energy resulting in continued reliance on fossil fuels, CCS emerges as a critical component of any credible climate mitigation strategy. Without its deployment, the likelihood of reaching net-zero emissions within the required timeframe diminishes.
While the goal is to fully rely on renewable energy, CCS can serve as a transitional bridge as it allows for a faster and more affordable reduction of emissions. CCS is compatible with existing European production infrastructure, especially in the case of ammonia and fertilizer production, by capturing CO2 before it enters the atmosphere and transporting it for safe, permanent storage deep underground.
The Role of CCS in Global and European Climate Goals
The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC)
Emphasis the critical role of CCS in achieving net-zero emissions, arguing that CCS is critical in nearly all scenarios that limit global warming
The European Union
Legally committed to climate neutrality by 2050 and a 55% reduction in GHG emissions by 2030 with CCS identified as crucial for achieving these goals
The International Energy Agency
Includes CCS in its Sustainable Development Scenario (SDS)
CCS Project in Sluiskil: The world’s first cross-border CCS agreement in operation
Yara’s investment in CCS at our flagship fertilizer and ammonia plant in Sluiskil forms part of Yara’s ongoing strategic transition to decarbonize and future-proof its core production assets.
In partnership with Northern Lights – responsible for the world’s first cross-border CO2 transport and storage infrastructure – this project enables large-scale cross-border CCS, starting already in first half of 2026. The CO2 from Yara Sluiskil will be liquefied and shipped by Northern Lights from the Netherlands to permanent storage on the Norwegian continental shelf, 2.6 kilometers under the seabed.
