Yara launches Europe's biggest carbon-capture pilot at its Dutch fertilizer site
Yara has begun operating a large-scale carbon capture facility at its Netherlands plant, a project the company admits carries significant risk.
The Norwegian fertilizer giant Yara started a carbon-capture installation on its Dutch complex, which spans an area comparable to 196 football fields and produces five million tonnes of product annually. Company executives acknowledge the venture is risky, while critics argue the technology cannot deliver the climate benefits promised. The site is part of Yara's effort to become a leader in emissions reduction beyond its core fertilizer business.
Why it matters
The project tests whether large-scale carbon capture can become a viable tool for cutting industrial emissions.
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