Towards a Flemish Industrial Low-carbon Transition Framework

Abstract

This report profiles Flemish energy intensive industries, in the context of the transition to a lowcarbon economy, through the analysis of relevant data, studies and technology roadmaps. The goal of this report was to utilise information and input from relevant stakeholders in order to investigate the added value of developing future industrial low-carbon visions for Flanders. It also sought, with an optimal contribution by industry, to put forth a proposal on the possible scope and blueprint of a future facilitative framework towards a Flemish low-carbon economy taking into account the interactions and possible synergies between energy intensive industries and the rest of the economy.This report contributes to establishing the role of the Flemish government in facilitating this lowcarbon industrial transition.The scope of this study is the energy intensive industry sector in Flanders. In practice this scope will coincide with the sectors covered by the European Union (EU) Emissions Trading System (ETS). For Flanders, these sectors are refining, chemicals (including rubber and plastics), iron and steel, food and beverages, non-ferrous metals, ceramics, pulp and paper, textiles and wood products. The main focus of this study will be on the sectors with highest share of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions within industry (i.e. steel, chemicals and refining).