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The paper investigates the decarbonization of the U.S. cement industry by examining the effects of replacing fossil fuels with alternative fuels on CO2 and non-CO2 pollutant emissions. Alternative fuels considered include biomass, waste materials, scrap tires, and sewage sludge. Although these fuels reduce total CO2 emissions marginally (1%-18%), their substitution can increase certain non-CO2 emissions due to higher pollutant concentrations in the alternatives. About 73% of U.S. cement plants are partially using alternative fuels; the paper explores scenarios with 20%, 50%, and 100% replacement, comparing the environmental impacts. Findings indicate that waste oil and natural gas replacements show the greatest potential for CO2 reduction (up to 7% and 12%, respectively), while sewage sludge and scrap tires offer moderate potential. However, municipal solid waste and biomass achieve less significant CO2 abatement. Non-CO2 pollutants such as SO2 and NOx may increase or decrease depending on the alternative fuel used, with plastic waste and waste oil having the potential to significantly reduce SO2 emissions. Co-processing alternative fuels can also decrease particulate matter emissions by 8%-75%. The study acknowledges that substituting conventional fuels with alternatives can mitigate waste and possibly reduce costs. However, co-processing waste-derived fuels is unlikely to achieve meaningful CO2 reduction, particularly if biogenic emissions are not regarded as carbon-neutral. It also highlights potential adverse health and environmental impacts on local communities, underscoring the importance of emissions regulations and control technologies.
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WSED 2024: Energy Efficiency now – fast, smart, resilient!
The European Energy Efficiency Conference in Wels, Austria, from 6-7 March 2024, emphasizes urgent implementation of energy efficiency measures in response to fluctuating prices, geopolitical instability, and climate crisis. It addresses new EU targets, energy efficiency market demands, and showcases the EENOVA and DEESME EU projects. Over 60 speakers will cover policies, markets, financing, e-mobility, and industrial decarbonization. The event includes a tradeshow and opportunities for peer exchange and networking.
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Revolutionizing Ammonia: The Quest for Sustainability and Efficiency in Fertilizer Production
The article discusses the environmental impact and need for innovation in the Haber-Bosch process for ammonia production. It explores greener alternatives, including the use of renewable energy and nitrogen-fixing enzymes, and the development of flexible reactors and advanced electrocatalysis methods for sustainable synthesis.
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Getting to grips with the complexities of industrial decarbonisation using soft systems
The article discusses the application of the soft systems model to industrial decarbonisation, emphasizing 'contextual evaluation'. This approach examines how decarbonisation measures align with an organization's broader policies and strategies. It involves assessing technical, financial, and contextual aspects to generate new ideas and requires thinking beyond conventional energy management boundaries.
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Water & energy reuse: from waste to resource
Alufluor collaborated with the EU's iWAYS project to optimize resource recovery, focusing on reducing emissions and recycling. The initiative introduced technologies to conserve water and energy. The partnership aims to enhance sustainability in European industries without compromising economic progress.
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Race to Renewables: Win Prizes in Our Fast-Paced RE4Industry Quiz Challenge!
Next week sees the start of the EU Sustainable Energy Week 2023 in Brussels. The RE4Industry project uses this flagship event to showcase its amazing results and has developed a fun-learn mobile quiz: 5 questions, 45 seconds, fastest 25 daily winner get a nice price.
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Bioenergy and Solid Biomass: A Renewable Solution for Industrial Heat Processes
Biomass plays a crucial role in the production of zero-carbon heat and electricity. The future of biomass in industrial applications remains promising. Some industries, such as the cement industry, have already invested heavily in adapting their processes to use biomass.
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District heating: balancing green energy with end-user needs
District heating companies are serving both energy supplier and end-user. Rising energy prices and carbon targets mean it is no longer sustainable or affordable to run our district heating systems on gas.
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PROJECT MANAGER - EU PROJECT OFFICE
We are looking for a project manager for our EU Project office. EEIP is a neutral, open and global business and policy platform for the energy transition. Founded in 2011, we are serving more than 150.000 users.
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All you need to know about advanced high temperature heating technologies for industry
In the EU alone, more than 70% of heating and cooling is generated from fossil fuels. In principle, industry can rather easily decarbonize their electricity consumption, just buy green electricity. The real challenge is how to decarbonise industrial heat.
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