Future CO2 emissions from combustion of natural and synthetic gases

David B. Reister and John A. Laurmann

Energy, 1985, vol. 10, issue 9, 1043-1049

Abstract: We assess the contribution of future gas combustion to the global emissions of carbon dioxide. Presently available natural gas resources are too small to make a significant contribution to the ultimate carbon emissions. However, if the production and combustion of synthetic gas becomes a major component of the global energy system, then carbon emissions from gas can become significant—in some cases, up to 50% of the total. Increased use of synthetic gas does not increase carbon emissions, unless the gas displaces electricity produced from nuclear power or solar energy.

Date: 1985
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DOI: 10.1016/0360-5442(85)90129-X

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