Scope 3 Emissions Reduction - A Key Challenge
Tackling Scope 3 emissions is a critical challenge in today's energy transition landscape. Shifting towards energy sources that do not rely on the exothermic oxidation of fossil carbon necessitates a complete revamp of feedstocks, products, and value chains. The demand for alternative products like hydrogen, ammonia, sustainable aviation fuels, and renewable diesel is growing, and the technology behind them is well-established. However, a crucial question remains - where will the feedstocks come from to support this transformation?
Net Zero Fuels and the Future of Energy Supply
Looking towards the future in 2050, access to feedstocks with zero or negative carbon intensity will be as essential as access to traditional crude oil and natural gas stocks. Ensuring a seamless transition to new fuels and chemicals involves keeping abreast of rapidly evolving technology for converting these feedstocks into viable products. KBC, through its comprehensive assessments, provides insights into the compatibility, profitability, and operability of these new alternatives, offering an independent perspective separate from traditional vendors. Multiflash® is the primary tool employed for thorough characterization of the expanding range of renewable feedstocks.
Renewable Feedstocks and Sustainable Solutions
KBC's focus on renewable feedstocks extends to a diverse range including vegetable oils, woody biomass, and recycled plastics. Understanding the process, emissions, and financial implications of converting these materials into low carbon-intensity fuels is paramount to achieving sustainability goals. Leveraging its extensive library of feedstock assays and conversion technologies, KBC enables a detailed analysis of the entire production chain, guiding stakeholders towards environmentally conscious decisions.
Expert Insights on Decarbonization and Sustainability
With experts like Joris Mertens leading the charge, KBC is at the forefront of decarbonization and sustainability evaluations. The approach at KBC emphasizes a hands-on, operations-oriented viewpoint, ensuring that assessments are not just credible but also practical. By integrating subject matter experts and robust modeling tools, KBC delivers accurate evaluations of new feedstocks, technologies, and product opportunities, instilling confidence in clients regarding the achievability of proposed solutions.