Deepdive 2025 Scenarios
Deepdive 2025 Scenarios
In 2025, PATHS2050 outlined pathways for Belgium’s energy system on the road to net-zero by 2050. In 2026, we build on that work with a series of deep dives that test how sensitive key outcomes are to pivotal choices and constraints, across technology, infrastructure, costs and policy conditions.
The first deep dive looks at offshore wind delays. It examines how reduced offshore wind capacity in 2030 and later would ripple through the electricity system and the wider energy system. The main conclusion is clear. Delays mean more emissions and higher electricity bills for households and industry, as the offshore wind shortfall is largely covered by gas-fired generation.
Next, we take a closer look at molecules, Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS), and the CO₂ near-zero scenario.
The molecules deep dive clarifies the role of molecules across the PATHS2050 scenarios and how they interact with electrification and imports.
The CCS deep dive explores how Carbon Capture and Storage could support Belgium’s hard-to-abate industries on the path to climate neutrality.
The CO₂ near-zero deep dive examines what moving closer to near-zero emissions changes in terms of costs and system choices.
The website will be updated over the coming months as these next deep dives are published, so check back soon for the latest insights.
In 2025, PATHS2050 outlined pathways for Belgium’s energy system on the road to net-zero by 2050. In 2026, we build on that work with a series of deep dives that test how sensitive key outcomes are to pivotal choices and constraints, across technology, infrastructure, costs and policy conditions.
The first deep dive looks at offshore wind delays. It examines how reduced offshore wind capacity in 2030 and later would ripple through the electricity system and the wider energy system. The main conclusion is clear. Delays mean more emissions and higher electricity bills for households and industry, as the offshore wind shortfall is largely covered by gas-fired generation.
Next, we take a closer look at molecules, Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS), and the CO₂ near-zero scenario.
The molecules deep dive clarifies the role of molecules across the PATHS2050 scenarios and how they interact with electrification and imports.
The CCS deep dive explores how Carbon Capture and Storage could support Belgium’s hard-to-abate industries on the path to climate neutrality.
The CO₂ near-zero deep dive examines what moving closer to near-zero emissions changes in terms of costs and system choices.
The website will be updated over the coming months as these next deep dives are published, so check back soon for the latest insights.