Energy, Chemistry, Environment

Challenges of the sector

Objective of reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 26% by 2030 by improving energy efficiency, producing low-carbon heat and reducing nitrous oxide and hydrofluorocarbon emissions.
Study of breakthrough decarbonisation technologies, capture, storage and recovery of CO2, electrification of processes or alternatives such as biofuels, biogas or renewable methane.
Development of renewable energies such as photovoltaics.
Compliance with local and international standards (REACH, Kyoto, etc.).
Sustainable economy: focusing R&D efforts on green chemistry and supramolecular chemistry.
Introduction of non-fossil compounds: chemical or enzymatic recycling of plastics (plant chemistry, use of CO2 as a raw material).

Technological issues

The sector is undergoing radical change. It needs to think about its digital transformation and develop new business models. The development of new, high-potential products, either through internal ventures or through collaboration with start-ups, will make this transformation possible.

It requires maximising the potential of what the sector invests in by making the most of its R&D activity, whether in research laboratories or in industrial manufacturing plants.

Multiple areas of innovation

New

energies

Developing energy production from renewable sources (marine, wind, solar) and biomass and developing smart energy networks.

Hydrocarbons

Improving exploration and extraction technologies to increase the recovery rate from fossil deposits. R&D challenges include assessing potential resources and alternative exploitation techniques.