Chemicals’ complex route to green
Electrification of the energy-intensive chemicals sector is not always possible so finding alternative low-carbon processes is climbing the industry's agenda
Roll-out of renewable energy projects is hampering the chemical sector’s desire to procure more clean energy
TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE Many alternative low-carbon processes for the chemical industry are still a long way from commercialisation
NECESSARY COMPONENT Carbon capture, utilisation and storage technologies will be required to help reach decarbonisation targets
KEY QUOTE We need to fundamentally change the way we produce ...
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