Fossil & Nuclear Energy

Fossil energy sources are currently responsible for about 80% of global energy use and the use of fossil energy is growing. However, there is no single fossil fuel, as there is strong variety in costs, local and regional environmental impacts, supply chains and life-cycle greenhouse gas emissions. New sources of fossil energy, like tar sands and shale gas, are emerging. Each fossil fuel has its own cost, environmental, and risk profile.

The contribution of nuclear energy to global energy use is smaller (less than 3%) and the future role of this energy source is currently heavily debated.

In the area of fossil and nuclear energy, Ecofys has wide experience with the analysis of energy technologies, resource situation, climate impacts, market status, and future prospects. This applies both to the assessment of stand-alone technologies and the role that technologies can play in the context of energy systems.