Chemicals, Crude Oil, Energy Transition, Carbon, Emissions
July 18, 2025
Can the chemicals sector truly move away from fossil-based carbon?
Featuring Vincent Valk
Christopher vom Berg, executive manager of the Renewable Carbon Initiative, a think tank and consultancy, joins the podcast to discuss a report on pathways for Europe's chemical industry to transition away from fossil-based carbon. Key topics include whether such a transition can actually boost Europe's competitiveness, the correct balance between incentives and regulation, and how to create markets for new products.
The full report is available here: Policy Proposals for Facilitating the Transition to Renewable Carbon.
