Petroleum Refining
In Belgium, the sub-sector Petroleum Refining (part of Energy) was responsible for 5.12 Mt CO₂eq of emissions in the year 2021, which is 4.6% of total emissions in that year. Compared to 1990 (4.41 Mt CO₂eq), emissions have increased by 16.1%. Under existing measures, emissions are projected to reach 4.60 Mt CO₂eq by 2030.
What is part of this sector? Emissions from the refining of crude oil by oil refineries. Emissions arise from the combustion of fuels, flaring and thermal cracking.
This sub-sector accounts for 27.2% of Energy emissions in Belgium.