Produces low-carbon nitrate fertilizers using green hydrogen, green ammonia, and renewable energy, with air and water as raw materials. This process reduces on-field emissions and improves nutrient efficiency, supporting sustainable agriculture and decarbonizing the food and farming industries.
Funding
$333M raised to dateRaised to date based on public sources. This may differ from the amount the company actually raised and is based only on what is publicly available on the internet.
Founders
Product
Problem
The conventional production of nitrate fertilizers relies heavily on fossil fuels, contributing significantly to carbon emissions and environmental degradation in the food and farming industries. Traditional nitrogen fertilizers also lead to on-field emissions and reduced nutrient efficiency for crops.
Solution
Atlas Agro produces low-carbon nitrate fertilizers by utilizing green hydrogen and green ammonia, derived from renewable energy sources, with air and water as raw materials. This innovative approach significantly reduces on-field emissions and enhances nutrient efficiency compared to fertilizers produced using traditional methods. Atlas Agro's fertilizers offer a sustainable alternative that supports robust food production while minimizing the environmental impact of agriculture. By establishing regional fertilizer plants, Atlas Agro aims to provide farmers with faster delivery times, more predictable pricing, and a reliable local supply, reducing dependence on foreign-produced fertilizers and mitigating supply chain risks.
Target Audience
Atlas Agro's primary customers are farmers and agricultural businesses seeking sustainable, low-carbon fertilizers to improve crop yields and reduce their environmental footprint.
Features
- Production of nitrate fertilizers using green hydrogen and green ammonia
- Utilizes renewable energy, air, and water as primary raw materials
- Reduces greenhouse gas emissions by over 90% compared to traditional fertilizer production
- Enhances nutrient efficiency, leading to higher yields and reduced on-field emissions
- Aims to establish regional fertilizer plants for local supply and reduced import dependency
- Supports the decarbonization of the food and farming industries
- Production of green ammonium nitrate