Preparing the energy transition
We are entering a transition period between a situation - the current situation - in which oil is preponderant and a situation in which new energy sources will have taken its place. A period during which we will still use oil, while at the same time gradually developing alternatives that are kinder to the environment.
Reducing emissions of CO2
Because we are going to continue using oil, gas, and coal during the transition, and because their combustion produces large quantities of CO2, we must do everything we can to control these emissions and combat the predicted climate change. IFP is strongly committed to the search for new technologies for the capture, transport, and storage of CO2.
Developing other energy sources
There is no miracle solution: bioresources, fuel/electricity hybridization, synfuels, hydrogen, etc. These different approaches must all be explored. Some are ready today, while others will take longer because of the technological obstacles that remain to be overcome. As a pioneer in biofuels, beginning 20 years ago, IFP is doing research on biofuel production processes and validating the use of biofuels in engines.
Optimizing petroleum
The goal is not to produce petroleum down to the last drop, but to give society time to develop energies likely to replace it. IFP does research on various ways to extract more petroleum from a reservoir.
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