The e‑CODUCT white paper: Electrification of the (petro)chemical industry brings together the latest scientific literature and project results on industrial electrification, with a strong focus on the (petro)chemical sector. It shows that replacing fossil‑fired process heat with electricity from renewable and low‑carbon sources can significantly reduce greenhouse‑gas emissions, while also enabling new, more flexible ways of operating energy‑intensive processes.

The white paper reviews key electrification technologies—such as Joule, induction and microwave heating—and assesses their readiness for high‑temperature applications in (petro)chemicals. It also highlights system‑level challenges, including electricity infrastructure, permitting and investment risks, which must be addressed alongside technological development.

A central contribution of the document is the e‑CODUCT concept: an electrothermal fluidised‑bed reactor that converts waste CO₂ and H₂S into carbon monoxide (CO) using renewable electricity. This approach demonstrates how electrification can support circular use of carbon, linking climate mitigation with the production of valuable chemical building blocks and paving the way for more sustainable (petro)chemical value chains.