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Show Notes
Ever wondered how the nitrogen fertilizer you apply is actually produced?
In this episode, we sit down with Chris Boyda, Senior Manager of Operations at Nutrien’s Redwater nitrogen facility, to explore the full process behind nitrogen fertilizer production. From how ammonia is made to how it’s converted into products like urea, UAN and ammonium sulfate, Chris breaks down what happens inside one of the largest fertilizer plants in Canada.
Learn how the fertilizers you rely on are produced and delivered to your farm, and what it takes to make it all happen safely and efficiently.
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"It all starts with ammonia."
About the Guest
Chris Boyda
Senior Manager of Operations, Redwater Nitrogen Facility, Nutrien
Chris Boyda is a chemical engineer with over 20 years of experience in the fertilizer, petrochemical and pulp and paper industries. As the Senior Manager of Operations at Nutrien, he manages the Redwater nitrogen facility, maintaining safe, healthy and productive operations at one of Canada’s largest integrated fertilizer facilities. He has a bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering from the University of British Columbia and a diploma in engineering from Capilano University.
