Life-cycle assessment of fossil fuels
As the global energy system transitions toward cleaner and more sustainable sources, understanding the environmental impacts of fossil and renewable fuels remains critical. Life-cycle assessment (LCA) is a powerful tool used to evaluate the full range of environmental impacts associated with the production, transportation, and consumption of fuels, from extraction to end-use. By providing a comprehensive understanding of greenhouse gas emissions and other environmental burdens, LCA helps guide informed decisions in policy and industry to mitigate climate change and improve energy sustainability.
Our research group focuses on the following key areas within this domain.
Current researchers: Yaqi Fan, Zhihao Spencer Zhang, Zhenlin Richard Chen
Current Research Topics
1. Large-scale assessment of global oil and gas carbon intensity
Large-scale assessment of global oil and gas carbon intensity has emerged as a critical area of research for understanding and mitigating greenhouse gas emissions from the energy sector. Pioneering work by ...
2. Data set generation and uncertainty analysis
Data set generation and uncertainty analysis are critical components in assessing oil and gas carbon intensity. Researchers from our group have developed sophisticated methods to create ...
3. Open-source LCA tool development
Open-source Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) tool development has become increasingly important in the oil and gas sector for transparent and accessible carbon intensity assessments. This trend is ...