Greenhouse Gas Emissions from New Petrochemical Plants Background Information Paper for the Elaboration of Technical Notes and Guidelines for IDB Projects

Author
Benchaita, Tayeb
Date
Jul 2013
The study encompasses background information on the relevant processing and "value chains" in the petrochemical industry within LAC, the current GHG emission control technologies available, and recommendations and relevant steps for the IDB, including the criteria to help evaluate the potential GHG emissions from the petrochemical sector and the criteria to help determine the minimal acceptable potential GHG emissions from petrochemical projects.