What are the goals of the Green Ammonia Summit?

  • Share current science and technology of green fertilizer, including climate benefits;

  • Explore the relevance of green fertilizer toward corporate Scope 3 greenhouse gas inventory accounting as well as new low carbon-intensity fuel markets;

  • Identify opportunities for cooperative development and farmer ownership of green fertilizer production;

  • And develop multi-sector recommendations to support the expansion of green fertilizer production and use in Minnesota and beyond.

Wind Energy to Green Ammonia: Policy, Alignment, and Business Scale

Published in 2022 by Clean Energy Resource Teams, University of Minnesota West Central Research & Outreach Center, and the Agricultural Utilization Research Institute. Click photo to view report.

Agenda

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Monday, Dec. 9

6:30pm Opening Reception

Join the Minnesota Farmers Union team for an optional dinner with a guest speaker at the Prime Steakhouse.

Tuesday, Dec. 10

8:00 am Networking Breakfast

Join Summit stakeholders for a light breakfast, coffee, and tea for a chance to connect in Oyate Hall at the University of Minnesota Morris.

9:00 am Welcome

9:20 am Keynote Speaker

9:40 am Minnesota State Policy Panel

10:30 am Lightening Talks

Hear from leading experts about the decarbonization and rural vitality opportunities of green ammonia.

20-minute lightening talks will cover:

  • Why Minnesota? Why Now?

  • Science Behind Green Ammonia, Policy Landscape, Utilities & Scaling Technology

  • Energy Transition & Economy-Wide Decarbonization

  • Farm Economy Updates

12:00 pm Lunch

1:15 pm Afternoon Panels: Perspectives on Green Ammonia

In the afternoon, attendees will dive deeper into the real-world implications of green ammonia through insights from policymakers, farmers, cooperatives, and private sector companies. There will also be panel discussions to address key topics such as building new markets and finance and ownership structures.

45-minute panels include:

  • Farmer Fireside Chat

  • Perspectives from the Private Sector

  • Financing Green Ammonia Projects

  • Rural Development and the Cooperative Model

4:15 pm Closing Reception Happy Hour

Close with a toast to the possibilities and learning generated during the Summit. Sponsored by M-RETS.

5:30 pm Adjourn