- KBR published an industry analysis outlining decarbonization pathways for downstream refining and petrochemical operations, emphasizing phased emissions reductions rather than single end-state targets.
- The analysis cited IEA figures reported by Reuters that global oil demand is expected to rise in 2026 by 860,000 bpd, and in 2025 by 830,000 bpd.
- It identified hydrogen production units, high-temperature furnaces, steam crackers, and fluid catalytic cracking units as major emissions sources that can be prioritized after establishing a site-wide emissions baseline.
- The report described regional policy differences affecting investment decisions, including the EU ETS and CBAM in Europe and tax-credit support under the Inflation Reduction Act in the US.
- It said near-term options include energy efficiency and heat recovery, while longer-term pathways include low-carbon hydrogen, electrification of high-temperature processes, and carbon capture tied to shared transport and storage infrastructure.
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