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Why does ammonia emit so much CO2?

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Hydrogen for NH3 comes from natural gas reforming: CH4 + H2O → H2 + CO2. ≈1.6–2.4 t CO2/t NH3 on the SMR route. Green hydrogen replaces this at the source.

From our guide: Decarbonizing Ammonia & fertilizers — full context, charts and sources there.

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