Energy efficiency improvement in industrial sectors

International comparisons

Journal article (1995)

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G. J.M.(Dian) Phylipsen Universiteit Utrecht
E. Worrell Universiteit Utrecht
K. Blok Universiteit Utrecht
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Published Date

01-12-1995

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English

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Abstract

Eight major industrial processes are responsible for over 50% of industrial energy consumption in most countries. The energy efficiency of these processes was determined in a number of countries, with appropriate corrections for structural differences between countries. It is shown that considerable differences occur between countries, but that manufacturing industry in Eastern Europe in general is less efficient than in EU countries. In all cases efficiency is worse than what is technically and economically feasible. International comparisons provide information on energy efficiency differences, insight into technological differences between countries and into costs requirements for efficiency improvements. The comparisons can be used in international climate change negotiations and in the field of bilateral or multilateral cooperation.