Achieving Carbon Neutrality for A Future Large Greenhouse Gas Emitter in Quebec, Canada: A Case Study

Faubert, Patrick; Bouchard, Sylvie; Chassé, Rémi Morin; Côté, Hélène; Dessureault, Pierre Luc; Villeneuve, Claude

doi:10.3390/atmos11080810

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“…Addressing these environmental concerns is essential to ensure that LNG contributes positively to global carbon neutrality efforts (Faubert et al, 2020). Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) is often heralded as a cleaner alternative to coal and oil due to its lower carbon emissions during combustion.…”

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Assessing the role of LNG in global carbon neutrality efforts: A project management review

Ifeanyi Onyedika Ekemezie,

Wags Numoipiri Digitemie

2024

GSC Adv. Res. Rev.

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This paper review explores the role of LNG in the context of global carbon neutrality efforts. It examines various aspects such as the current state of LNG usage, its environmental impacts, technological advancements, regulatory frameworks, and the challenges and opportunities associated with its integration into the energy mix. Through a comprehensive analysis, this review aims to provide insights into how project management principles can facilitate the effective implementation of LNG projects to support the transition towards a carbon-neutral future. The transition to a carbon-neutral global economy is an imperative challenge of the 21st century, necessitating a profound shift in energy systems and practices. At the forefront of this transition, liquefied natural gas (LNG) has emerged as a potential bridge fuel, offering a pathway towards decarburization. This project management review delves into the multifaceted role of LNG within the context of global carbon neutrality efforts, examining its current usage, environmental implications, technological advancements, regulatory frameworks, and the associated challenges and opportunities. Through a comprehensive analysis, this review aims to shed light on how project management principles can effectively facilitate the implementation of LNG projects to support the transition towards a carbon-neutral future. LNG's emergence as a potential bridge fuel stems from its relatively lower carbon intensity compared to other fossil fuels. As nations strive to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and meet their commitments under the Paris Agreement, LNG presents an opportunity to mitigate climate change while addressing energy security and economic development objectives. However, a nuanced understanding of LNG's role requires a thorough examination of various dimensions. Firstly, the current state of LNG usage underscores its growing significance in the global energy landscape. With LNG trade reaching record highs in recent years, countries are increasingly turning to LNG to meet their energy needs. Major LNG-producing nations such as Qatar, Australia, and the United States have invested in liquefaction infrastructure, enabling the export of LNG to markets around the world. Additionally, LNG is utilized across diverse sectors, including power generation, industrial processes, transportation, and residential heating, highlighting its versatility and applicability. Despite its potential benefits, LNG is not without environmental impacts. The extraction, production, and transportation of natural gas, the primary component of LNG, can result in methane emissions, a potent greenhouse gas. In conclusion, LNG has emerged as a potential bridge fuel in the transition towards a carbon-neutral global economy. Its relatively lower carbon intensity, versatility, and scalability make it a viable option for reducing greenhouse gas emissions while meeting energy demand. However, realizing the full potential of LNG requires careful consideration of its environmental impacts, technological advancements, regulatory frameworks, and associated challenges. By applying project management principles, stakeholders can effectively navigate the complexities of LNG projects and contribute to the achievement of global carbon neutrality goals.

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confidence: 99%

Assessing the role of LNG in global carbon neutrality efforts: A project management review

Ifeanyi Onyedika Ekemezie,

Wags Numoipiri Digitemie

2024

GSC Adv. Res. Rev.

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“…For instance, Austria shall achieve 100% clean electricity in 2030 and be climate neutral by 2040 (Lisitano et al 2018, Maierhofer et al 2022. Furthermore, Canada has committed to net-zero emissions by 2050 (Faubert et al 2020, Zhang et al 2021). In the same vein, Chile has vowed to not only phase out coal power by 2040 but also reach carbon neutrality by 2050(Beatriz et al 2019.…”

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China’s carbon emissions peaking pathway in the post-COVID-19 era

Liu,

Wang,

Zhao

et al. 2023

Environ Sci Pollut Res

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Several countries have weakened the carbon emission objectives to immediately revive the economy in the post-COVID-19 era. Therefore, it is a challenge worth addressing to readjust the economic development and carbon emissions after the COVID-19 pandemic. From the perspective of China's carbon emissions, this study shapes a multi-objective dynamic optimization model based on the material capital input and R&D support aspects. The proposed model imitates China's economic development, energy consumption, and carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions. The model provides theoretical suggestion for the government to revive economic development and reduce carbon emissions. In addition, this research paper compares the evolutionary path of carbon peak under the two scenarios. The first scenario requires maintaining the pre-epidemic development state and pace of carbon emission reduction, referred to as the baseline scenario (BS). The second scenario is termed the optimal scenario (OS) based on the model calculation. The study findings exhibit that China is not able to accomplish the 2030 CO2 emission peak objective, under the BS. However, China under the OS shall expectedly accomplish the 2030 carbon peak objective ahead of schedule, while the peak CO2 emissions shall be around 11.28 billion tons.Reportedly, at least 788 million tons of CO2 reduction contrasted with the BS. Further, there is an 80.35% decline in energy intensity as compared to 2005. Consequently, the study results contribute theoretical guidance for the "green recovery" of China's economy and the adjustment of carbon emission reduction's path after the COVID-19 epidemic. Consistent with this, the research method also contributes to the theoretical research on carbon emissions at the national level while extending a new research perspective for the economic-and environmental fields.

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Assessing the cost reduction potential of CCUS cluster projects of coal-fired plants in Guangdong Province in China

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Achieving Carbon Neutrality for A Future Large Greenhouse Gas Emitter in Quebec, Canada: A Case Study

Cited by 12 publications

References 33 publications

Assessing the role of LNG in global carbon neutrality efforts: A project management review

Assessing the role of LNG in global carbon neutrality efforts: A project management review

China’s carbon emissions peaking pathway in the post-COVID-19 era

Assessing the cost reduction potential of CCUS cluster projects of coal-fired plants in Guangdong Province in China

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