Industries face significant emissions-reduction and decarbonization challenges, but there is a clear path forward through strategic adoption of process optimization and new technology integration.
The chemical process industries (CPI) and associated value chains are as diverse as the products they manufacture. For every unique chemical, dozens of energy sources, supply chains, industrial processes, and logistics networks are essential in transforming chemicals from formula to finished products. These processes require a significant amount of energy. In the U.S., chemical production and refining - including processes, energy use (heat and electricity), and fugitive emissions - contributed roughly 11% of the total U.S greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in 2021.