GX & Decarbonization Research

Julian Reingold

Released during London Climate Action Week, this report outlines a rapid fossil fuel transition path agreed upon by 57 nations. It underscores the urgency of climate action, with the UN Secretary-General warning of record heat.

Shpak N, Gnylianska L, Gvozd M +2

This paper studies the transformation of energy security of distributed energy systems amid geopolitical shocks and fuel market volatility. It proposes a multi-criteria risk-based optimization model combining economic efficiency, reliabilit…

Mendoza, Gemma, Cerrillo Redondo, Cristina, Ormazabal Lopez, Guillermo +1

This deliverable provides guidance on integrating ecological standards early into battery machinery design in Europe. It reviews key regulations (ESPR, Battery Regulation, NZIA, CRMA) and the Safe and Sustainable by Design (SSbD) framework,…

P. Racho, Boonsita Nammana, N. Tantemsapya +3

This paper evaluates sludge-to-energy pathways in a Thai recycled paper mill over a year. Three options (RDF, anaerobic digestion, hybrid cascade) are compared with techno-economic analysis over 20 years. Results show that APCS costs and el…

Ainhoa Rubio-Clemente, Sergio Agudelo, Edwin Chica

This study develops independent energy transition indices for Global North (GNETI) and Global South (GSETI) using PCA, evaluating 7 countries each from 2013-2022. In 2022, Sweden leads GNETI (100.00) while Japan ranks lowest (11.86). Ghana …

Andrea Bastianin, Luca Rossini, Marco Zoso

This paper constructs monthly derived demand indexes for cobalt, copper, and nickel using web search data, and identifies structural shocks in global metal markets via SVAR models. It shows that transition demand shocks have persistent pric…

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This paper evaluates Germany's coal and lignite phase-out policy, examining institutional design for power sector decarbonization. It analyzes specific measures and their effectiveness, offering potential lessons for Japan's energy policy.

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This paper reviews and compares long-term GHG emission reduction strategies for ships, analyzing technical options (alternative fuels, efficiency, operational optimization) and policy frameworks. It evaluates decarbonization scenarios towar…

Marc Mate, Bingyan Sun, Bo Li +2

This study analyzes the economic viability of green methanol production from biomass in China to support carbon neutrality by 2060. Integrated renewable hydrogen-gasification systems achieve production costs of $454-510/MT, while gasificati…

Jianxing Shi

This review summarizes recent progress in catalytic gasification of lignocellulosic biomass for renewable syngas and hydrogen, covering reaction mechanisms, catalyst design, process intensification, and system integration. It discusses tar …

Yizheng Shen

This paper reviews four new marine fuels (LNG, methanol, hydrogen, ammonia) against IMO emission targets and China's carbon goals. It compares them on environmental impact, technology, storage/transport, safety, and commercial readiness, co…

Rahel Mandaroux, Sophie Fuchs, Vignesh Raghunathan

This paper uses a machine-learning-assisted systematic review to identify contextual factors that influence the effectiveness of climate policies in the energy sector. Focusing on ex-post evaluations, it finds that institutional capacity, i…

Thorin Daniel, Qiong Cai, Lei Xing +4

Ammonia is essential for food and an emerging carbon-free energy carrier, but its fossil-fuel-based Haber–Bosch synthesis is a major CO2 source. This study introduces the 'Ammonia Rainbow' classification framework to evaluate eight producti…

Akpinar O.

This paper reassesses pumped hydro storage, arguing its environmental and economic drawbacks are often overstated. With modern technology and operational strategies, it provides reliable, cost-effective grid-scale storage crucial for high r…

Shiwei Yu, Shuangshuang Zhou, Ya-Fang Sun +2

This study develops a spatiotemporal multi-objective model for China's power system, optimizing generation, transmission, storage, and demand planning. Results show that coordinated planning enables carbon neutrality by 2053, 7 years earlie…

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This paper reviews mitigation pathways to reduce the carbon footprint and cumulative energy demand of lithium- and sodium-ion batteries, using a California case study to highlight regional differences and opportunities in battery production…

Yini Hu

This paper argues that the low-carbon, intelligent, and systematic upgrading of the power industry determines the overall effectiveness of energy transition, against the backdrop of global carbon neutrality and China's dual-carbon strategy.…

Xiang, Xueying

This paper analyzes how global maritime fuel policies accelerate decarbonization while potentially narrowing regional participation. It provides cost optimization methods for green hydrogen production and renewable energy systems, identifyi…

Yin H.

This paper explores the transition pathway from integrated mills to mini mills and hybrid mills for decarbonizing the U.S. steel industry. It compares environmental impacts and operational characteristics of each mill type, aiming to identi…

Gautam Gowrisankaran, Ashley Langer, Mar Reguant

This paper models rate-of-return regulation during the US coal-to-gas transition, finding that regulated utilities reduce coal generation 48% less than cost-minimizers under carbon taxes and retire 71% less coal capacity after 30 years, hig…