Peru is making remarkable progress in mitigating nitrous oxide (N2O) emissions through a collaborative effort involving its nitric acid industry, the government, and the Nitric Acid Climate Action Group (NACAG).
Industry in Peru takes the lead in N2O mitigation
ENAEX, Peru’s sole nitric acid producer and a pioneer within the NACAG initiative, is taking proactive measures by independently installing N2O abatement technology. At the same time, the Peruvian government, with the NACAG’s support, is developing a comprehensive framework for sustainable monitoring and long-term regulation of emissions. These efforts are expected to result in an annual reduction of 33,000 tons of CO2 equivalent, equating to the emissions from approximately 14,000 individual flights from Lima to Berlin.
Government Commitment to Climate Protection
In July 2021, the Peruvian Ministry of Production (PRODUCE) and the Ministry of Environment (MINAM) signed the Statement of Undertaking to permanently reduce N2O emissions from nitric acid production. Furthermore, Peru has integrated the nitric acid industry into its Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs), an important step towards achieving its climate targets and raising its climate ambitions.
Additionally, PRODUCE and MINAM are developing policy measures to ensure ongoing and sustainable reductions in N2O emissions from the nitric acid sector.
International cooperation in the fight against climate change
This collaboration between NACAG, the Peruvian government and ENAEX is an example of successful international cooperation in the fight against climate change. The project shows how partner countries can be supported in increasing their climate ambitions and how industry can improve its climate performance in the long term with the use of environmental technology.
