Kenya Nut Company, a multi-national agricultural business based in Kenya, announced today that it has partnered with TalusAg, a green ammonia technology company, to install the first commercial modular green ammonia system, enabling reliable fertilizer production that lowers costs, eliminates supply chain unpredictability, and reduces emissions that contribute to climate change.
Talus’s transformative zero-carbon system enables local production of ammonia – the building block of all mineral fertilizers that feed millions across the globe – using three simple ingredients: sun, water, and air. Talus’s proprietary breakthroughs in compressor design and control system software have paved the way for modular systems that can produce carbon-free, low-cost fertilizer.
Talus’s first system demonstrates the immense potential of decentralized green ammonia production in rural and supply-vulnerable communities.
The talusOne system installed at Kenya Nut Company’s Morendat farm in Naivasha, Kenya, is powered by a 2.1MW solar farm and produces approximately one tonne of green ammonia per day. For every tonne of green ammonia produced, the unit avoids up to 8 tonnes of carbon emitted during traditional ammonia production and distribution.
TalusAg and Kenya Nut Company entered into a 15-year supply agreement to deliver carbon-free, green ammonia fertilizer with guaranteed supply at a fixed price. Kenya Nut Company will be using this low-cost fertilizer across its farms, vineyards, orchards, and ranches to more efficiently produce a wide variety of crops.
“In its drive to be more sustainable, Kenya Nut Company is excited to pioneer the future of cleaner, smarter fertilizer production with our partners at TalusAg,” said Graeme Rust, CEO of Kenya Nut Company. “The unique technology of talusOne provides significant benefits and opportunities for all farmers – reducing costs while improving product quality and reliability. The resulting savings means we can reinvest in our operations and workforce, furthering our ability to produce the highest quality and greener products for our customers while also reducing our carbon footprint and environmental impact.”
“Our work with Kenya Nut Company will transform how the world views the difficult-to-decarbonize agricultural industry,” said Hiro Iwanaga, Co-Founder and CEO of TalusAg. “The local and carbon-free production of ammonia by talusOne is just the first step in a journey to revolutionize food and renewable fuel production systems to be cleaner, more affordable, and more reliable. We thank our many partners in Kenya for making this project happen and look forward to expanding the use of this important technology across the globe.”
Over half of the world’s total annual fertilizer production occurs in China and Russia. This critical commodity often travels thousands of miles over land and sea, substantially increasing an already significant carbon footprint. In recent years, supply chain disruptions have delayed deliveries, costing farmers both time and money. Implementation of talusOne can eliminate these challenges, as on-site production guarantees product when and where it’s needed.
Both the talusOne and larger talusTen systems are optimized to run on intermittent, renewable power sources, making them a smarter, cleaner, and more reliable solution. They reduce the reliance on fossil fuels and minimize the carbon footprint of ammonia production, which currently accounts for approximately 2 percent of global carbon dioxide emissions.
