Hard to decarbonise branches of the industry in South Africa not only emit vast quantities of CO2 but harmful nitrogen oxide (NOx), sulphur oxide (SOx) and particulate matter as well. In order that coal can be used in as environmentally-friendly a manner as possible, until such a time as South Africa has fully converted to renewable energies, the CoalCO2-X(TM) programme aims to make flue gas components usable in the recycling-oriented manufacture of fertilisers and chemicals. Green ammonia plays a key role in this respect; Fraunhofer IGB demonstrates its synthesis within the project.
