13/05/2026
Belgium can reduce 𝗶𝘁𝘀 𝗱𝗲𝗽𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗼𝗻 𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗴𝘆 𝗶𝗺𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝘀 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗮𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱 𝟳𝟱% 𝘁𝗼𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝘁𝗼 𝗮𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱 𝟰𝟬% 𝗯𝘆 𝟮𝟬𝟱𝟬 in a climate-neutral scenario.
New PATHS2050 analyses by VITO/EnergyVille show that accelerating offshore wind, electrification, CO2 capture and storage, and the smart deployment of clean molecules are not only climate measures, they are strategic choices for resilience, competitiveness and energy security.
Key insights from the new PATHS2050 analyses:
• Delays in offshore wind could increase emissions and temporarily raise electricity costs
• Timely investment in CCS is essential for hard-to-abate industries and could avoid €3.5 billion in additional annual system costs by 2050
• Clean molecules should be prioritised for aviation, shipping and heavy industry, where electrification is more difficult
• Electrification and domestic renewable energy can sharply reduce Belgium’s dependence on imported fossil fuels
A big thank you to the PATHS2050 Coalition partners for contributing to this important discussion: ArcelorMittal, BASF, Elia Group, ENGIE, Fluxys, Holcim, Luminus, Otary and SCK CEN.
🔗 Discover more about PATHS2050: https://perspective2050.energyville.be/