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December 19, 2024
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Charting the Course: Navigating Decarbonisation Pathways in Greece, Germany, The Netherlands, and Spain's Industrial Sectors

Publicated to: Sustainability. 16 (14): 6176- - 2024-07-01 16(14), DOI: 10.3390/su16146176

Authors:

Carmona-Martínez, AA; Rontogianni, A; Zeneli, M; Grammelis, P; Birgi, O; Janssen, R; Di Costanzo, B; Vis, M; Davidis, B; Reumerman, P; Rueda, A; Jarauta-Cordoba, C
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Affiliations

BTG Biomass Technol Grp BV, Josink Esweg 34 - Author
CERTH Ctr Res & Technol Hellas, Chem Proc & Energy Resources Inst, Egialias 52 - Author
Parque Empresarial Dinamiza, Technol Ctr, CIRCE, Ave Ranillas 3D,1st Floor - Author
Tech Univ Crete, Dept Chem & Environm Engineer, Lab Phys Chem & Chem Proc - Author
Tech Univ Madrid, Solar Energy Inst, Ave Complutense 30 - Author
WIP Renewable Energies, Sylvensteinstr 2 - Author
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Abstract

In the quest for a sustainable future, energy-intensive industries (EIIs) stand at the forefront of Europe's decarbonisation mission. Despite their significant emissions footprint, the path to comprehensive decarbonisation remains elusive at EU and national levels. This study scrutinises key sectors such as non-ferrous metals, steel, cement, lime, chemicals, fertilisers, ceramics, and glass. It maps out their current environmental impact and potential for mitigation through innovative strategies. The analysis spans across Spain, Greece, Germany, and the Netherlands, highlighting sector-specific ecosystems and the technological breakthroughs shaping them. It addresses the urgency for the industry-wide adoption of electrification, the utilisation of green hydrogen, biomass, bio-based or synthetic fuels, and the deployment of carbon capture utilisation and storage to ensure a smooth transition. Investment decisions in EIIs will depend on predictable economic and regulatory landscapes. This analysis discusses the risks associated with continued investment in high-emission technologies, which may lead to premature decommissioning and significant economic repercussions. It presents a dichotomy: invest in climate-neutral technologies now or face the closure and offshoring of operations later, with consequences for employment. This open discussion concludes that while the technology for near-complete climate neutrality in EIIs exists and is rapidly advancing, the higher costs compared to conventional methods pose a significant barrier. Without the ability to pass these costs to consumers, the adoption of such technologies is stifled. Therefore, it calls for decisive political commitment to support the industry's transition, ensuring a greener, more resilient future for Europe's industrial backbone.
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Keywords

CaptureCarbon footprintCementDecarbonisation technologiesDecarbonizationDecommissioningEconomic and regulatory frameworksElectrificationEmission controlEnergy-intensive industriesEnvironmental economicsEnvironmental impactGermanyGreeceInnovationNetherlandsOffshoringOptionsSector-specific analysisSpainStrategiesTechnologies

Quality index

Bibliometric impact. Analysis of the contribution and dissemination channel

The work has been published in the journal Sustainability due to its progression and the good impact it has achieved in recent years, according to the agency Scopus (SJR), it has become a reference in its field. In the year of publication of the work, 2024 there are still no calculated indicators, but in 2023, it was in position , thus managing to position itself as a Q1 (Primer Cuartil), in the category Geography, Planning and Development.

Independientemente del impacto esperado determinado por el canal de difusión, es importante destacar el impacto real observado de la propia aportación.

Según las diferentes agencias de indexación, el número de citas acumuladas por esta publicación hasta la fecha 2026-04-25:

  • WoS: 5
  • Scopus: 7
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Impact and social visibility

From the perspective of influence or social adoption, and based on metrics associated with mentions and interactions provided by agencies specializing in calculating the so-called "Alternative or Social Metrics," we can highlight as of 2026-04-25:

  • The use of this contribution in bookmarks, code forks, additions to favorite lists for recurrent reading, as well as general views, indicates that someone is using the publication as a basis for their current work. This may be a notable indicator of future more formal and academic citations. This claim is supported by the result of the "Capture" indicator, which yields a total of: 31 (PlumX).

It is essential to present evidence supporting full alignment with institutional principles and guidelines on Open Science and the Conservation and Dissemination of Intellectual Heritage. A clear example of this is:

  • The work has been submitted to a journal whose editorial policy allows open Open Access publication.
  • Assignment of a Handle/URN as an identifier within the deposit in the Institutional Repository: https://oa.upm.es/89537/

As a result of the publication of the work in the institutional repository, statistical usage data has been obtained that reflects its impact. In terms of dissemination, we can state that, as of

  • Views: 92
  • Downloads: 97
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Leadership analysis of institutional authors

This work has been carried out with international collaboration, specifically with researchers from: Germany; Greece; Macedonia; Netherlands.

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