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International comparison of CO{sub 2} emission trends in the iron and steel industry

Journal Article · · Energy Policy
We present an in-depth decomposition analysis of trends in CO2 emissions in the iron and steel industry using physical indicators. Physical indicators allow a detailed analysis of intra-sectoral trends, in contrast to the mostly used monetary indicators. Detailed decomposition analysis makes it possible to link developments in energy intensity to technology change and (indirectly) to policy. We present an analysis for the iron and steel industry in seven countries, i.e., Brazil, China, India (developing countries), Mexico and South Korea (newly industrialized countries) and the United States (industrialized country). We found substantial differences in energy efficiency among these countries. In most countries the increased (or decreased) production was the main contributor to changes in CO2 emissions, while energy-efficiency was the main factor reducing emission intensities of steel production in almost all countries. Changes in power generation contributed to a reduction of specific emissions in the case of South Korea only.
Research Organization:
Ernest Orlando Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, Berkeley, CA (US)
Sponsoring Organization:
Bradley Associates (US)
DOE Contract Number:
AC03-76SF00098
OSTI ID:
821025
Report Number(s):
LBNL--51231
Journal Information:
Energy Policy, Journal Name: Energy Policy Journal Issue: 10 Vol. 30; ISSN ENPYAC; ISSN 0301-4215
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English