This roadmap assesses the decarbonization potential of Luxembourg’s entire industrial sector for the years 2030, 2040, and 2050. It evaluates the required volumes of low-carbon energy carriers and captured CO₂, as well as the infrastructure needed for hydrogen and CO₂ transport to realize the estimated decarbonization potential. The assessment is based notably on in-depth discussions with the 25 industrial companies with the highest CO₂ emissions in Luxembourg.
The study reveals a decarbonization potential of approximately 38% by 2030 and 73% by 2050, relative to 2019 emission levels. The four main decarbonization levers are:
- CCUS (CO₂ capture, utilization, and/or storage),
- hydrogen,
- energy efficiency, and
- electrification.
CCUS thus represents a key decarbonization lever for industrial sectors where certain emissions are difficult to avoid through energy efficiency, electrification, the use of renewable energy, or circular economy principles. Consequently, it is crucial to develop cross-border CO₂ transport and storage solutions to handle residual emissions from hard-to-decarbonize industrial activities.
Download the roadmap for the decarbonization of Luxembourg’s industry