A robust framework for estimating theoretical minimum energy requirements for industrial processes
Connected, complex, and carbonized: The country archetypes of the petrochemicals sector
Resource Efficiency as an environmental performance metric for industry: Exergetic analysis of a clinker manufacturing plant
A Spatiotemporal Environmental Sustainability Assessment Model for Deep and Large-scale Open-pit Copper Mines
Value addition for who? Challenges to local participation in downstream critical mineral ventures in Zambia
The industrial sector consumes 38 % of all energy produced and is responsible for 47 % of global CO2 emissions, hence decarbonisation of industry is a priority for net-zero aspirations. Improving...
Recently, I had the opportunity to visit with the CCG Zambia team in the heart of Zambia’s Copperbelt region, a place rich in history, culture, and, of course,...
In 2025, the Climate Compatible Growth (CCG) project added Malawi as a new partner country. In anticipation of this kicking off in April, Jon, Luke, and I had...
From 24th August – 4th September, Refficiency group leader Professor Jonathan Cullen went to China on a research trip. Firstly, Jonathan attended the Joint ISIE Socio-Economic Metabolism (SEM)...
Uncertainties in greenhouse gas emissions estimates for petrochemical production have lacked quantification globally, impacting emissions reporting and decarbonization policymaking. Here we analyze cradle-to-gate emissions of 81 chemicals at...
At the beginning of March, I attended the World Energy Days Conference 2024, based in Wels, Austria. This comprised of four themed days: young energy researchers, biomass, energy...
Plastics are controversial due to their production from fossil fuels, emissions during production and disposal, potential toxicity, and leakage to the environment. In light of these concerns, calls...
There’s still time to start your submission for the Petrochemicals and Climate Change Conference! The conference is taking place at the University of Cambridge, 1st – 3rd July...
The eceee 2024 Zero Carbon Industry Conference, held on January 30th and 31st in Antwerp, Belgium, provided a vibrant platform for discussions on industrial decarbonisation and energy efficiency....
Refficiency’s group leader, Professor Jonathan Cullen, is co-chairing the International Conference on Petrochemicals and Climate Change: Technology, Policy, and Societal Change in a Time of Planetary Crises. Submissions...
