scholarly journals Estimates of greenhouse gases emissions reduction potential in Kazakhstan by 2030 in connection with its commitments in the Paris Climate Agreement

2019 ◽  
Vol 27 (1) ◽  
pp. 7-16
Author(s):  
Ivan S Istomin ◽  
Nikolai M Dronin
Keyword(s):  
Greenhouse Gases ◽  
Power Plants ◽  
Ghg Emissions ◽  
Industrial Sector ◽  
Emissions Reduction ◽  
Greenhouse Gases Emissions ◽  
Technological Modernization ◽  
Climate Convention ◽  
Paris Climate Agreement ◽  
Business As Usual

Prospects for achieving the Intended Nationally Determined Contribution of Kazakhstan in the framework of the Paris climate convention was assessed through projections of greenhouse gases (GHG) emissions of 31 large energy enterprises by 2030. The total CO2 emissions of these enterprises reach 86,9 million tons or 26,5 % of the country’s GHG emissions. For projection of the GHG emissions of the selected power plants three scenarios - “business as usual” (trend), “moderate modernization” and “full modernization” - were designed. “The unconditional target” would remain unachievable in the “business as usual” and even “moderate modernization” scenarios. However, the scenario of “full modernization” allows reaching “the unconditional target” with a good reserve. Moreover, this scenario allows reaching “the conditional target”. Our assessment of potential for reduction of the GHG emissions shows that Kazakhstan’s commitments in the Paris climate convention are very responsible. To meet these commitments technological modernization of the entire industrial sector of the country would be required. It could be achieved only by full mobilization of material and financial resources.

scholarly journals ENVIRONMENTAL AND FINANCIAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT OF NATURAL GAS COGENERATION PLANTS IN THE INDUSTRIAL SECTOR

2013 ◽  
Vol 12 (1) ◽  
pp. 03
Author(s):  
R. E. Silva ◽  
P. Magalhães Sobrinho
Keyword(s):  
Natural Gas ◽  
Greenhouse Gases ◽  
Power Plants ◽  
Ghg Emissions ◽  
Industrial Sector ◽  
Sao Paulo ◽  
São Paulo ◽  
Industrial Facilities ◽  
Greenhouse Gases Emissions ◽  
The Impact

This paper presents a case study on the impact of the use of natural gas cogeneration plants in industrial facilities from food companies established in the State of São Paulo, aiming at the financial and greenhouse gases emissions (GHG) analysis. It is proposed a comparison between two different energy supply models for two manufacturing plants, the first one based on electricity supply from local grid and steam from natural gas fired steam generators, and a second model that considers the industries energy needs being partially supplied through natural gas cogeneration plants which are installed in each one of the companies. This study indicates the differences of the financial results for supplying electricity and steam in both models proposed, describing the main variations and the reasons for those, besides identifying the main current tariff benefits in the legislation for the different classes of power plants and Energy Market. The summarized greenhouse gases inventory is presented for both industries as well, and a later assessment of environmental impact from the studied cogeneration plants in the overall GHG emissions in the two proposed scenarios is done. Finally, it is presented the relation analysis between electricity and steam supplying costs if compared with the greenhouse gases emissions levels for both proposed scenarios, and how public policies can act in order to guide emissions decreasing, since São Paulo State has promulgated a law in which establishes a major GHG emissions reduction to 2020.

scholarly journals Energy and resources cooperation for greenhouse gases emissions reduction of industrial sector

2020 ◽  
pp. 0958305X2094995
Author(s):  
Parakram Pyakurel ◽  
Laurie Wright
Keyword(s):  
Greenhouse Gases ◽  
Industrial Ecology ◽  
Ghg Emissions ◽  
Industrial Sector ◽  
Sharing Economy ◽  
Emissions Reduction ◽  
Waste Generation ◽  
Business Studies ◽  
Greenhouse Gases Emissions ◽  
Development And Management

Energy and resources cooperation has a great potential of reducing greenhouse gases (GHG) emissions of companies, especially in industrial and business parks where facilities are located in geographical proximity. Such cooperation could cut emissions without significant impact on profit, and in some cases, may even reduce costs by decreasing waste generation and improving energy efficiency. This paper combines similar themes of industrial symbiosis, sharing economy and circular economy to formulate a single robust concept of energy and resources cooperation. A framework and methodology for mass implementation of energy and resources cooperation is proposed by integrating disparate fields of industrial ecology, business studies and industrial investments. Furthermore, an approach of enhancing such cooperation is proposed which involves an establishment of a specialized Cooperation Development and Management Company. Finally, research agenda is set out to capitalise the developments of industry 4.0 and peer to peer sharing for energy and resources cooperation.

Risk Assessment of the Paris Climate Agreement Ratification for the Transport Complex of Russia

2019 ◽  
Vol 7 (3) ◽  
pp. 35-42
Author(s):  
Юрий Трофименко ◽  
Yuri Trofimenko ◽  
В. Комков ◽  
V. Komkov
Keyword(s):  
Greenhouse Gases ◽  
Alternative Fuels ◽  
Ghg Emissions ◽  
Hybrid Vehicles ◽  
Gross Domestic Product Growth ◽  
Electric Cars ◽  
Greenhouse Gases Emissions ◽  
Vehicle Fleet ◽  
Paris Climate Agreement ◽  
Transport Complex

The key topics of the Paris Agreement on climate change prevention by way of greenhouse gases emissions regulation, and the risks for the transport industry in case of this agreement ratification have been considered. Using the developed methodology and forecast assessments of the number and structures of vehicle fleets and transport work, has been carried out the assessment of potential reduction for greenhouse gases (GHG) emissions by all means of transport for the period up to 2030, and measures to this reduction achievement. It has been established that GHG emissions by transport in 2030 can be reduced in comparison with 2015 from 286.0 to 261.2…282.0 million tons of CO2-eq. that is 20…26% more than in 1990. To achieve the target level of GHG emissions by transport in 2030 (70…75% of the 1990 level) is possible only if the entire car fleet of Russia (66.3…73.6 million units) will consist by half of hybrid vehicles and by half of electric ones. The main measures for reaching the stabilization path of GHG emission volumes by the transport complex, and then reducing these volumes by 5…12% in 2030 are follows: introduction of a carbon-based transport tax on all types of vehicles; introduction and tightening of specific (per unit mileage) standards for fuel consumption and CO2 emissions of single vehicles; measures for substitution of transport whose age exceeds 10 … 15 years, by electric cars, hybrids, and vehicles that run on alternative fuels, the use of carbon-free transports in the vehicle fleet. The formed system of GHG emissions regulation should foresee a differentiated approach to various sectors of the economy (taking into account objective differences in their development level, and technological possibilities on GHG emissions reducing), and should not thwart goals of intensive development for economy with gross domestic product growth rates exceeding the world average ones.

scholarly journals Adaptation and mitigation synergies to improve sanitation: a case study in Morelos, Mexico

2018 ◽  
Vol 10 (3) ◽  
pp. 671-686 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ines Navarro González ◽  
Blanca Jiménez Cisneros ◽  
Nidya Aponte Hernández ◽  
Raquel Montes Rojas
Keyword(s):  
Wastewater Treatment Plants ◽  
Integrated Management ◽  
Ghg Emissions ◽  
Mitigation Measures ◽  
Septic Tank ◽  
Emissions Reduction ◽  
Baseline Scenario ◽  
Ipcc Guidelines ◽  
Business As Usual

Abstract The management of wastewater is the fifth largest single source of CH4 emissions and the sixth of N2O. Options to improve sanitation within the Morelos State in Mexico were compared applying a modification of the IPCC guidelines to estimate greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. A 2030 business-as-usual scenario which considers current sanitation practices and 2010 baseline-scenario, showed that septic tanks, the main state option for sanitation, were the principal source of emissions, even higher than from non-controlled wastewater discharges. These scenarios also revealed that the two metropolitan areas were key in terms of mitigation as they contributed 88% of the total GHG emissions. For the 2030A scenario (sanitation + adaptation), it was seen that if the policy of septic tank usage continues, and the existing wastewater treatment plants (WWTPs) are rehabilitated, the GHG emissions would be reduced by 2% compared to the business-as-usual (BAU) scenario. In contrast, if a policy were adopted considering in addition mitigation measures, 26% GHG emissions reduction might be achieved. Additional co-benefits will be obtained in several sectors, including health (diarrheal and dengue diseases control), agriculture, and the environment, performing a more efficient and integrated management of water and achieving savings on the operating costs of WWTPs through co-generation.

scholarly journals ANALYSIS OF POTENTIAL OF GREENHOUSE GASES EMISSIONS REDUCTION IN UKRAINE

2010 ◽  
Vol 44 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Oleksandr I. Zaporozhets ◽  
Yaroslav I. Movchan ◽  
Liubov Р. Galperina ◽  
Natalia V. Stranadko ◽  
Iryna V. Loyik
Keyword(s):  
Greenhouse Gases ◽  
Emissions Reduction ◽  
Greenhouse Gases Emissions
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