Dyno Nobel invests in Louisiana, Missouri plant to lower GHG emissions

The project is expected to reduce Dyno Nobel’s operational GHG by 30% against its 2020 baseline, and the parent company, Incitec Pivot Limited’s (IPL), global operational GHG emissions by up to 19%, marking another important step of progress in the company’s goal of reducing its global footprint.

This project, which began in late 2023 and is now live, will actively abate approximately 520 000 t of CO2 equivalent emissions annually – the equivalent of taking over 125 000 vehicles off the road or planting more than nine million trees. Over its anticipated 20+ year lifespan, this project is expected to significantly reduce Scope 1 GHG emissions across the company’s operations, and provide significant benefits to the surrounding community and region.

At a site visit to celebrate the opening with key stakeholders and employees on Jan. 21, IPL CEO and Managing Director Mauro Neves said, “We are pleased to mark the opening of this cutting-edge project here in Louisiana, Missouri, which embodies Dyno Nobel’s ongoing commitment to investing in decarbonisation efforts that benefit our employees, customers and the region. This project is already working to deliver significant reductions to GHG emissions and support our valued customers nationwide.”

The tertiary abatement system works by converting nitrous oxide emissions from nitric acid manufacturing into naturally occurring nitrogen and oxygen, removing more than 95% of nitrous oxide emissions from the process of producing ammonium nitrate-based explosives products for the mining industry. The project is also expected to reduce Scope 3 GHG emissions by more than 1.7 t of CO2 equivalent per tonne of ammonium nitrate for Dyno Nobel customers who are supplied product from this plant.

Dyno Nobel Americas President Greg Hayne, who also joined the ceremony to celebrate the project, highlighted the expertise of the local team in Louisiana, Missouri, saying, “This project is a testament to the vital investments we’re making in our Louisiana, Missouri plant, and the talent and dedication of our on-site team. Their expertise and commitment, combined with support from leading experts in GHG emissions abatement, made this project possible. We’re proud of this collaboration that has brought such an innovative project to life.”

This is one of several decarbonisation projects that provide Dyno Nobel with a pathway to a Paris-aligned 42% GHG reduction by 2030 against a 2020 baseline, supporting the company’s ambition to be Net Zero by 2050 or sooner.

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