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FROM VOLUME 6, NUMBER 4, APRIL 1993

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IEA ENERGY MODELING NEWS

Item #d93apr126

The following topics were covered in recent issues of ETSAP News, from the International Energy Agency's Energy Technology Systems Analysis Program. (Contact Tom Kram, ESC/Global Issues, Neth. Energy Res. Foundation, POB 1, 1755 ZG Petten, Neth.)

Feb. 1993, No. 12:

• "Reduce Carbon Emissions Sooner than Later?" U.S. modelers found that if CO₂ emission controls are inevitable, they should be imposed gradually rather than abruptly.
• "Indonesian Development Risks Severe Environmental Problems." Findings on nitrogen and sulfur air pollution, according to a joint Indonesian-German study.

Nov. 1992, No. 11:

• "Quebec and Ontario Energy Patterns Would Change with CO₂ Emissions Reductions."
• "CEC Expects to Stabilize CO₂ Emissions by 2000." Reports energy technology and macroeconomic modeling performed for the European Community.

Sep. 1992, No. 10:

• "Belgium Initiates New Markal Model for CO₂ Reduction."
• "Depleted Gas Fields May Store CO₂ in the Netherlands." MARKAL modeling through the year 2040 shows that CO₂ removal and storage underground, combined with electricity and hydrogen as energy carriers, will become essential for the Netherlands to meet stringent emissions restrictions.