Synthetic vs. Natural Soda Ash Production Efficiencies

WYOMING, USA

CHINA

Thailand Customer

17% Lower GHG Emissions(even after shipping)

Output: Soda Ash

Typical Synthetic Processing

Natural Soda Ash Processing

Output: Soda Ash

Natural Soda Ash Processing 40% more energy efficient than synthetic (before shipping) and lower GHG emissions

Inputs: Milled Trona Ore, Energy

Energy Consumption From Soda Ash Production

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GHG Emissions From Soda Ash Production

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Inputs: Salt, Ammonia, Limestone, Energy