The European tank storage sector 2050 and beyond

As the world is aiming to reach carbon neutrality by 2050 and beyond, policy support, international relations and the development of new technologies are key determinants of what the next decades will look like. Despite significant uncertainty, reliable energy infrastructure, including storage, handling and transport, is essential in the fight against climate change. This paper seeks to distinguish long-term trends for energy infrastructures by analysing technological developments against the background of global climate ambitions.

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What are external trends or expected change in the medium and long term?

Target Group(s):

• Policy makers
• Site managers
• Strategic leadership
• Supervisors

Risk Theme:

• Risk | Control | Assurance - new risks