Co-funded by the
European Union
FertigHy
Decarbonising the food value chain
Early stage
Low-carbon fertiliser production to accelerate the decarbonisation of the food value chain
FertigHy was established in June 2023 by EIT InnoEnergy, RIC Energy, MAIRE, Siemens Financial Services, InVivo, and HEINEKEN to lead the decarbonization of the fertilizer industry and contribute to the sustainability of the entire food value chain in Europe. As nitrogen fertilizers play a critical role in agriculture but are also a major source of greenhouse gas emissions, FertigHy aims to offer local, low-carbon solutions that reduce environmental impact while ensuring a stable and affordable supply of fertilizers. The company is committed to decarbonizing the agricultural sector and strengthening Europe’s resilience and competitiveness in this vital industry.
The need
There is an urgent need to decarbonise the agriculture sector, responsible for 10% of total GHG. However, this must be done in a way that ensures resilience against disrupted fertiliser supply chains while upholding sovereignty and security of supply for the agriculture industry.
The solution
FertigHy plans to build and operate several large-scale low-carbon fertiliser projects in the EU. The first plant is set to start construction in 2027 in France. The plants will produce 500.000 tonnes per year of low-carbon fertilisers, with the objective of reducing emissions by up to one million tonnes of CO2 per plant per year.
The value proposition
- Affordable low-carbon fertiliser produced with low-carbon electricity.
- Made in Europe using low-carbon hydrogen; no dependency on natural gas or imports.
- Strong consortium of shareholders cover the complete value chain: EIT InnoEnergy, RIC Energy, Siemens Financial Services, MAIRE, InVivo and Heineken.
- Supported by the European Green Hydrogen Acceleration Center (EGHAC).
