Petroleum Refining
In Greece, the sub-sector Petroleum Refining (part of Energy) was responsible for 5.28 Mt CO₂eq of emissions in the year 2021, which is 6.8% of total emissions in that year. Compared to 1990 (2.38 Mt CO₂eq), emissions have increased by 122%. Under existing measures, emissions are projected to reach 4.02 Mt CO₂eq by 2040.
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 20.4% of Energy emissions in Greece.