A strategic niche management analysis : A case study of electrifying steam crackers in the Netherlands

Steam cracking is a petrochemical process in which larger hydrocarbons are broken down into smaller hydrocarbons. It is a key process in the production of ethylene, propylene and other C4 olefins. These are used in manufactured goods like plastics, polymers, and solvents. Historically, the steam cracking process has relied on fossil fuel as a feedstock and energy source, but recent advances have led to an innovative hydrocarbon cracking method which uses electricity to drive the reactions, reducing carbon losses and emissions. The electrification of this process could avoid about 3 to 5 MT of... Mehr ...