Copper: the economics?
…production (i.e., recycling, e.g., Aurubis). The best option to decarbonize primary copper, based on stress testing our models, is to use clean electricity for processes such as crushing and flotation,…
Industrial heat: the myth of electrify everything?
…Over half of the emissions are chemical emissions from coking. The other half is from blast furnaces. Recycling scrap metal in electric arc furnaces is the best electrification opportunity we…
CO2 electrolysis: the economics?
…CO containers. The data-file contains input assumptions, detailed notes from half-a-dozen recent technical papers, and short summary of different companies’ initiatives, including Haldor Topsoe, Siemens, Covestro, Methanex and Carbon Recycling….
Nickel, manganese, cobalt: sufficient reserves for the rise of EVs?
…up, reduce and recycle cobalt will be a challenge. You can stress-test the input assumptions in the model, varying the ultimate sales of electric vehicles, other demand growth, recycling rates…
Lithium ion batteries for electric vehicles: what challenges?
…less focus on battery recycling, energy intensity or maintenance. Deeper technical details on all of the points above are elaborated in the data-file… Deeper technical details on all of the…
Carbon-negative plastics: a breakthrough?
…below, note here). We remain excited by the pace of progress in next-generation plastic recycling, turning waste plastic back into oil. TOTAL also screens among the leaders in this area,…
Shell drives LNG in transport?
…Storage capacity is increased by providing constant and continuous vapor management, using the sub-cooling system. Weathering is prevented, by sub-cooling and recycling liquefied gas, thus preserving the composition of the…
Landfill costs: by country and over time?
…clearly reduce landfilling rates, and promote recycling, plastic pyrolysis and biogas. This work spells out our top five conclusions on landfill taxes by country and over time. $99.00 – Purchase Checkout Added…