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1 Energy Efficiency and Food Security for All - The Impact of Fertilizer Amit Roy Presented by Don Crane

2 Global Population Growth There will be more than 9 billion people living in the world by Source: United Nations Estimates

3 To meet the demand and prevent hunger and malnutrition, global food production must increase by 70% and possibly double by 2050, using less land and water while decreasing environmental protection. Source: Guardian, 2007, Global Food Crisis Looms as Climate Change and Population Growth Strip Fertile Land

4 Two Ways to Meet Food Production Needs Increase the area under cultivation Intensify farm production

5 Take Away Message The world cannot afford to continue: Wasting natural resources Polluting the environment Therefore: We must improve the Therefore: We must improve the efficiency of food production

6 Why Improve Fertilizer Production and Use Efficiency? i Growth in World s Demand for Fertilizer 1.2 billion metric tons fertilizer-n consumption over the next decade. Total N 102 million tons Total P 2 O million tons Low Efficiency 30%-40% of N applied to cereals in developing countries is used by crops % for initial P application Total K 2 O million tons

7 Energy Inputs Into Important Fertilizers Sources: Jenssen and Kongshaug, 2003; Woods, J. et al

8 Urea N Energy (U.S. bbl of oil/mt Urea N) a a. 1 U.S. bbl of crude oil = 6.12 GJ Source:, 2009

9 Urea production requires fossil fuels. Current methods require the equivalent of four barrels of oil to produce one ton of urea. Urea = 46% Nitrogen

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11 What Are the Energy and Environmental Implications for N Use Efficiencies and What Are the Mechanisms of Actions? Adoption of 4Rs and Integrated Soil Fertility Management (ISFM) Introduction of smart new products Introduction of NUE genes in crops Introduction of biological nitrogen fixation into non-legume crops

12 200 Nearly no change in N predicted, despite 70% increase in food. Consu umption Fe ertilizer N (mmt) Year No action (Ferttrade) Adoption of 4R and ISFM Bio-organic Nutrient Recycling Introduction of Smart New Products Introduction NUE Genes/Crops Introduction of Biological Nitrogen Fixation

13 s Technologie ) ons of New T arrels of oil) gy Implicatio (m b Energ N Energy Slide Year Energy Use in N Production No Action Adoption of 4R and ISFM Adoption of Bio Organic Nutrient Recycling Adoption of Smart New Products w Energy Penalty Adoption NUE Genes/Crops Introduction of Biological Nitrogen Fixation Haber Bosch Changes and Alternate Feeds for NH3 Production

14 Opportunity Atlas: Cheaper and Greener Cheaper polymer/ material coatings Off patent t delivery of inhibitors NUE Off patent coatings supergranules Cheaper inhibitors New Idea Plant exudates triggered coatings

15 NUE crops Opportunity Atlas Rhizobacteria Better root health Biological Methods Ecosmart cropping Nitrogen fixing nonlegumes Improved N fixation in legumes

16 Opportunity Atlas: Cleaner and Cheaper Non Haber- Bosch: Electrolytic Cleaner H 2 sources for Haber-Bosch: PEM electrolyzers Cleaner H 2 sources for Haber-Bosch: alkaline electrolyzers Ammonia Production New Idea Room Temperature and Pressure Alternatives to Haber-Bosch: Homogeneous Catalysis New Idea Syngas for Haber- Bosch 16

17 Potential Impact of Non-Fossil Fuel H 2 Source for Urea Production 85 mmt NH global urea production of 146 mmt * 1.2 tons CO 2 produced per ton of NH 3 from natural gas If non-fossil fuel H 2 source used: Reduce annual emissions of CO 2 to atmosphere by 102 mmt Potential to use flue gas CO 2 from power plants (coal-fired plants produce 1.02 ton CO 2 / MWh) 2009 U.S. power generation from coal 1750 m MWh (US EIA) * 0.58 ton NH 3 and 0.73 to 0.76 ton CO 2 required per ton urea

18 N CO 2 Slide Gases qv) House G mt CO 2 e Green (mm Year ~20% of Current GHG Emissions New Land Brought in for Cultivation (No Changes) N Production, Distribution and Use (No Action) Introduction of New Technologies New Technologies Must be Focused to Eliminate Extensification ~2.2% of GHG Emissions

19 Source:, 2011

20 Phosphate h Phosphate (P) fertilizers come from phosphate rock a non-renewable resource. World phosphates reserves declining in amount and quality. Conversion to water-soluble products more p expensive/less efficient.

21 Global Phosphate Rock Production Phosphate: Majority used as fertilizer 160 mmt (2008) * 82% P 2 O 5 for fertilizer *Source: USGS

22 Reserves and Resources 286 x 1000 mm mt Several l lcurrent i tet Est. Reserves Resources Several Current Estimates Reserves Resources

23 1.20 Phosphate 1.00 Energ gy (Barrels / mt DAP P2O5) Raw Materials Processing International Logistics Logistics Domestic Logistics Marketing Use Output Source:, 2010

24 Innovations in P Three Options New Processes/Product Increase efficiency of mining and processing Recover phosphates from fine wastes (ponds, piles) Direct application of phosphate rock Fertilizer Modifications Soil Modifications and Additions Plant Genome Modification

25 Potash Potassium (K) fertilizers come from potassiumbearing minerals a non-renewable resource. World potassium-bearing reserves is adequate to meet world demand for more than 300 years. Investment cost to open a new mine is high.

26 Potash 1.20 BOE (O Oil Barrels s/mt MOP P) Raw Materials Processing International Logistics Domestic Logistics Marketing Farm Use Outputs Source:, 2010

27 Innovations in K Options Non-Conventional Sources of mining K Fertilizer Modifications Soil Modifications and Additions Plant Genome Modification

28 Elements deficient Foodgrain production (Mt) 400 N Fe N K P Zn Fe N Mn S K P Zn Fe N B Mn S K P Zn Fe N B Mn S K P Zn Fe N Mo B Mn S K P Zn Fe N? Mo B Mn S K P Zn Fe N Foodgrain productio o n Source: Singh, A.K., 2011

29 We must take a global approach to solving this problem. We must invest in new fertilizer research. VFRC Vision: The world s smallholder farmers have ready access to sustainable, affordable, efficient and environmentally friendly fertilizer technologies.

30 Virtual Fertilizer Research Center (VFRC) To develop the next generation of fertilizer products and processes. More cost effective More conserving of natural resources rces More protective of the environment

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