Energy - GHG

Overview

The energy sector mainly comprises:

exploration and exploitation of primary energy sources;
conversion of primary energy sources into more useable energy forms in refineries and power plants;
transmission and distribution of fuels;
use of fuels in stationary and mobile applications.

Emissions arise from these activities by combustion and as fugitive emissions, or escape without combustion. For inventory purposes, fuel combustion may be defined as the intentional oxidation of materials within an apparatus that is designed to provide heat or mechanical work to a process, or for use away from the apparatus. This definition aims to separate the combustion of fuels for distinct and productive energy use from the heat released from the use of hydrocarbons in chemical reactions in industrial processes, or from the use of hydrocarbons as industrial products. It is good practice to apply this definition as fully as possible but there are cases where demarcation with the industrial processes and product use (IPPU) sector is needed.

Technical Working Group

Dr. Sarah Osima
Tanzania Meteorological Agency (TMA)
Chairperson