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    Sobit Sapkota

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    3:00-4:15, Kennedy Union Ballroom

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    Description

    Nepal's cement industry, a major contributor to the nation's economic growth, faces pressing challenges in aligning its expansion with climate and energy sustainability goals. This study employs the Markov Chain Grey Model (MCGM) integrated with scenario analysis to forecast the industry's energy consumption and CO2 emissions through 2030. Findings reveal that under a business-as-usual scenario, energy use is set to surge by 107%, with CO2 emissions rising by220%—an alarming 63% above the target for the 2030 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).However, in an optimized scenario incorporating energy efficiency improvements and low-carbon technologies, energy demand could be limited to a 26% increase, with CO2 emissions meeting the SDG threshold. The results highlight the critical need for strategic policy support, advanced technologies, and sector-wide commitment to achieve climate targets and manage energy demand effectively. By enhancing the forecasting precision of the MCGM, this study provides actionable insights for climate policy and sustainable energy strategies, offering a pathway for Nepal's cement industry to contribute meaningfully to national and global climate objectives.

    Publication Date

    4-23-2025

    Project Designation

    Graduate Research

    Primary Advisor

    Jun-Ki Choi

    Primary Advisor's Department

    Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering

    Keywords

    Stander Symposium, School of Engineering

    Institutional Learning Goals

    Scholarship; Scholarship; Scholarship

    Pathways to a Greener Cement Industry in Nepal: Forecasting Energy and CO₂ for 2030 SDG Compliance

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