EIRES EnergyDays: Towards CO2 neutral industrial heat.

Towards CO2 neutral industrial heat 

Introduction
Currently, industry consumes about 30% of the total national energy use, 80% of which is in the form of heat. This typically is process heat, ranging from 150 °C (industrial steam systems) up to 1500 °C (steel production), generated by combustion of fossil fuels, hence contributing heavily to the Dutch CO₂ emissions.

To realize a CO₂ neutral industry by 2050, large investments are needed in implementation of new energy efficient production processes, CO₂ neutral heating technologies and expansion of the national energy infrastructure. Meanwhile, economic viability of industrial plants is essential and requires suitable policy measures to support the transition.

This EnergyDay will focus on developments towards CO₂ neutral industrial heat. After introducing the current state of heat use in the Dutch industry and options to reduce CO₂ emissions, we will deep-dive into relevant technologies as well as current and future bottlenecks for a CO₂ neutral industry, and discuss actions needed to accelerate the transition.

Program 

12h30 - 13h00  Walk-in with coffee and tea

13h00 – 13h20  Introduction EIRESand keynotes.

13h20 - 14h40  Keynotes

14h40 – 15h00 Break

15h00 - 16h30  Key notes & Panel discussion.

16h30 – 17h30 Drinks

The titles of the keynotes and keynote speakers will follow in due course.

About EnergyDays 

EnergyDays is organized every half year and are open for anyone interested in the latest developments in societal energy issues. EnergyDays focusses on a specific aspect of the present energy and climate discussion. Different keynote speakers from academia and industry will present their views, solutions and outlooks on the topic. The motto of EnergyDays is to stimulate the audience to broaden their vision on energy and climate.

For more information and registration go to EIRES website (registration is mandatory).