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 4.7% 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 4.67 Mt CO₂eq by 2050.
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% of Energy emissions in Belgium.
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12.86 Mt CO₂eq
Petroleum refining (current)
5.12 Mt CO₂eq
Other transportation
0.43 Mt CO₂eq
Oil and natural gas and other emissions from energy production
0.35 Mt CO₂eq
Manufacture of solid fuels and other energy industries
0.17 Mt CO₂eq
Solid fuels
0.04 Mt CO₂eq
CO2 Transport and storage
0 Mt CO₂eq