A variety of solutions and pathways to create and strengthen adaptation to climate change according to the characteristics of the Iranian petrochemical industry have been introduced in this study and were divided into different categories in terms of the timing required for implementation (short-term, medium-term and long-term) as well as the implementation nature (green, soft and grey). In the next step, these solutions were evaluated from the technical-economic-executive point of view, according to 8 criteria, and the present adaptation capacity of the petrochemical industry was evaluated based on 5 elements for each solution. All evaluations were semi-quantitatively based on the expert's judgement. Finally, based on the two indicators of "executive attractiveness" and "adaptation capacity", adaptation solutions to climate change in the petrochemical industry were prioritized. The results of this study revealed that the solutions identified to create adaptation to climate change in the petrochemical industry have a suitable executive appeal and adaptation capacity exists in an optimal extent among petrochemical companies. The solutions that got the highest score in terms of executive attractiveness include energy efficiency in equipment and processes and buildings, renewable energies (solar, wind, etc.), flare reduction, and evaluating and managing natural, safety, and health risks. It was also found that solutions such as CCU and CCS, water condensate collection and water recovery, as well as recycling and recovering waste into products or energy, are among the solutions that have the least practical appeal and are considered as strategic options.
GhasemiKafrudi, E., Seif, S., Sobhani, Z., Hemmati, S., Emadi, D., & kashefi, K. (2024). Identifying and evaluating adaptation solutions to climate change in the Iranian petrochemical industry. Iranian Chemical Engineering Journal, (), -. doi: 10.22034/ijche.2024.414677.1347
MLA
Esmaeil GhasemiKafrudi; Shayan Seif; Zeynab Sobhani; Sorayya Hemmati; Davood Emadi; kazem kashefi. "Identifying and evaluating adaptation solutions to climate change in the Iranian petrochemical industry". Iranian Chemical Engineering Journal, , , 2024, -. doi: 10.22034/ijche.2024.414677.1347
HARVARD
GhasemiKafrudi, E., Seif, S., Sobhani, Z., Hemmati, S., Emadi, D., kashefi, K. (2024). 'Identifying and evaluating adaptation solutions to climate change in the Iranian petrochemical industry', Iranian Chemical Engineering Journal, (), pp. -. doi: 10.22034/ijche.2024.414677.1347
VANCOUVER
GhasemiKafrudi, E., Seif, S., Sobhani, Z., Hemmati, S., Emadi, D., kashefi, K. Identifying and evaluating adaptation solutions to climate change in the Iranian petrochemical industry. Iranian Chemical Engineering Journal, 2024; (): -. doi: 10.22034/ijche.2024.414677.1347
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