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The future of the petro-chemical industry: a MARKAL-MATTER analysis
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ECN
Policy Studies
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1-9-1999
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ECN-C--99-052
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ECN publication
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63
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Abstract:
MARKAL-MATTER model results regarding the impact of greenhouse gaspolicies on the petrochemical industry in Western Europe are discussed from
an integrated chain perspective. The MARKAL-MATTER model gives insight how
different technologies might develop in the next decades at different
emission permit prices. First, the present situation in the petrochemical
industry is described. Next, techno-economic emission reduction options are
discussed. The results of this modelling study show that up to 75% emission
reduction can be achieved in the life cycle of petrochemicals through various
emission reduction strategies. However, significant costs are involved with
these strategies and the R and D effort should focus on new and
non-traditional research areas. 69 refs.
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