Do It Right at Every Step
From production at large industrial complexes to the application of our product across acres of farmland, we are committed to supplying nitrogen-based fertilizers in a safe and environmentally responsible manner – all to ensure food security for a growing world.
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Feedstock
Affordable and abundant natural gas is the cleanest raw material and energy source available to produce nitrogen fertilizer.
Ammonia Production
Utilizing the Haber-Bosch process, hydrogen from natural gas and nitrogen from air are reacted under pressure to produce anhydrous ammonia, which is upgraded into a variety of nitrogen fertilizers.
Carbon Capture
Carbon dioxide, a byproduct of the ammonia manufacturing process, is captured to make urea.
Ammonia Storage
Liquid ammonia is stored at -33°C in large insulated tanks, which we inspect regularly through one of the most comprehensive programs in the industry.
Granulation
and Prilling
Granular urea and other solid fertilizers, such as ammonium nitrate, are produced by milling raw materials mixed with liquid ammonium nitrate.
Distribution
Finished products are transported to retail distributors using the most efficient form of transportation based on product type, destination location and timing.
Retail Distribution
Agricultural distributors receive CF fertilizer products and remarket them to their farmer customers. CF promotes responsible handling of products by agribusinesses through its support of the ResponsibleAg program.
Farm Application
Farmers apply nitrogen-based fertilizers to maintain soil health and increase crop yield. CF is committed to environmentally responsible agricultural practices through its partnership with The Nature Conservancy and the 4R Plus program.
