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    CBAM for fertilisers

    Protect your margins and get instant carbon market access....

    Solutions to reduce the financial burden of CBAM on fertiliser producers.

    CBAM compliance for fertiliser

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    Fertiliser imports face rising costs under CBAM due to gas dependency and process emissions.


    CFP Energy supports producers and traders with allowance procurement, energy strategies, and decarbonisation planning.

      The cost of importing fertiliser will rise imminently

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      Process emissions

      Ammonia and nitric acid production generate unavoidable CO₂ and N₂O emissions.

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      Feedstock reliance

      Natural gas dependency drives both cost and emissions intensity.

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      Global competition
       
      Non-EU producers face levelling carbon costs, impacting export economics.

      CBAM will impact your fertiliser costs, here's how to mitigate price increases

      CBAM certificate procurement aligned with ETS pricing

       

      Fertiliser imports such as ammonia and nitric acid fall under CBAM, with certificates priced against the EU ETS.

      CFP Energy helps you secure and manage these costs through an integrated strategy covering both CBAM and ETS exposures.

       

      Strategic energy procurement & feedstock diversification

       

      Fertiliser production is highly gas-dependent.

      We design procurement strategies across natural gas, biomethane, and renewable electricity to stabilise costs, cut emissions, and ease CBAM and ETS obligations simultaneously.

      Carbon delivery expertise

       

      With 15+ years of experience, CFP Energy supports clients across compliance carbon markets, renewable fuels, and energy certificates—delivering tailored strategies that align commercial goals with decarbonisation.

       

      First-mover advantage

       

      Fertiliser producers and importers that act early on CBAM can secure lower-cost certificates, optimise energy procurement, and diversify feedstocks before competition intensifies.
       
      By positioning ahead of the curve, businesses can protect market share, control carbon costs, and build stronger relationships with buyers demanding lower-emission fertiliser products.

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      CBAM fertiliser FAQs

      CBAM covers fertiliser imports such as ammonia, nitric acid, and other nitrogen-based products. These goods are highly emissions-intensive due to natural gas use and process CO₂ and N₂O emissions. Importers must report embedded carbon and purchase CBAM certificates from 2026, aligning costs with the EU ETS compliance framework.
      Financial obligations for fertiliser importers begin in 2026. From that date, importers must purchase CBAM certificates covering reported emissions. The transitional period (2023–2025) only requires emissions reporting. This staged approach allows fertiliser businesses to prepare carbon strategies before direct financial impacts under EU ETS-linked CBAM pricing begin.
      Fertiliser emissions include Scope 1 process emissions from ammonia and nitric acid production, plus Scope 2 indirect emissions from electricity use. CBAM methodology, outlined in Annex III, ensures consistent CO₂ and N₂O measurement. Accurate data reduces reliance on default values, lowering certificate requirements and overall CBAM compliance costs.
      Yes. If fertiliser producers pay an equivalent carbon price in their domestic market, this cost can be deducted from CBAM obligations. Importers must provide evidence of verified carbon payments. This prevents double carbon taxation and ensures fair alignment with EU ETS costs under the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism.
      Fertiliser production is highly energy-intensive and dependent on natural gas, creating significant CO₂ and N₂O emissions. CBAM applies direct costs to these emissions, increasing import prices. Without access to low-carbon hydrogen, renewable electricity, or biomethane, fertiliser producers face heavy financial exposure and competitiveness risks in the EU market.