Climate, environment and circular economy

IFPEN is an active player in the field of advanced recycling, which is likely to play a role alongside mechanical recycling to convert some waste plastics. Its research is aimed at developing efficient, cost-effective technologies.

Plastics recycling Overview and challenges Plastics are widely used in a number of applications: packaging, building, vehicles, household appliances, agriculture, etc. The constant increase in their production goes hand in hand with a corresponding increase in the amount of plastic waste. The environmental challenges associated with this waste, as well

New R&I themes, stimulated by the energy transition and circular economy markets, are beginning to emerge. The multidisciplinarity of IFPEN’s researchers is used in projects covering fields as diverse as CO 2 capture/storage and plastics recycling, addressing the problems of industry. CO 2 capture, utilization and storage Plastics recycling Environmental

metal recycling Our strengths More than 15 years’ experience in R&I on batteries (simulation/dimensioning), and laboratory-based development of next-generation batteries (Li-S, SSB) Utilization of our expertise, acquired at industrial level over more than 40 years on processes similar to CAM production. The development of R&D skills on closed-loop recycling solutions

Life cycle analysis (LCA) Our strengths A dedicated team of Life Cycle Analysis engineers/PhD graduates with expertise covering the entire energy and transport value chain, supported by a team of young researchers working in partnership with specialist LCA laboratories (Elsa Montpellier, CIRAIG Canada, etc.). Close ties with R&D teams making

Life cycle analysis (LCA) Our networks SCORELCA « We are partners of the SCORELCA network, a cooperative LCA and environmental quantification research structure created on the initiative of some leading French companies (EDF, Engie, Renault, Saint-Gobain, TotalEnergies and Veolia), with the support of ADEME. Its objectives are to : define

IFPEN researches and develops methodologies aimed at evaluating the performance of the energy and transport sectors.

Life cycle analysis (LCA) OVERVIEW AND CHALLENGES Life Cycle Analysis ( LCA) is an assessment method aimed at quantifying the environmental impacts of a product or a service, as part of an eco-design approach or with a view to selecting the optimal solution. All the potential impacts on the environment

Environmental monitoring Our strengths Expertise derived from oil and gas exploration, production and storage applied to the development of new energy technologies based on the use of the underground environment. Scientific expertise recognized via publications enabling the dissemination of information and the scientific promotion of our R&I work. Turnkey methods

IFPEN is developing a range of solutions designed to enable industrial and environmental gas monitoring in the atmosphere, on the ground, in the soil and underground.