A MILP-based approach for the analysis of cooperative relationships in the transition of the energy-intensive industry

The Dutch energy-intensive industry relies heavily on fossil-fuelled energy sources for production processes, being responsible for one third of CO2 emissions in the Netherlands. The road to CO2 neutrality by 2050 requires a massive transformation of the industrial sector: sustainable supply and (re-)use of industrial heat, CO2 capture and...

Petro-free mobility: A regional strategy to facilitate the mobility transition in the Province of South-Holland

Human driven pollution is causing irreversible damage to the habitability of our planet. Due to these environmental concerns, it has become imperative to move away from petrochemical dependency as this industry contributes significant greenhouse gases causing air, soil and water pollution. About 85% of the petrochemical industry that travels...

Developing scenarios for the European plastics industry based on the uncertainties of shale gas