The core of the IETS activities is carried out in so called Tasks (previously called Annexes). Each Task has a defined work program and its own Task Manager (previously called Annex Manager). Interest in involvement and participation in the activtities within the Task should be expressed to the Task Managers directly. Please find contact details in the articles presenting each Task. More information about the formal steps to participate can be found in the About section of the website.
New Tasks can be proposed to the IETS Executive Committee (ExCo). Contact the IETS secretariat or ExCo chair for more detailed instructions.
Task
XXIV
Start date 2025-01-01
End date 2027-12-31
Reducing greenhouse gas emissions from industrial processes is a key challenge of energy transition. Assessing the decarbonization options requires a systemic approach that includes process and energy system integration of the industrial processes. Read more »
Start date: 2025-01-01Task
XXIII
Start date 2024-12-01
End date 2025-12-31
The primary aim of this Task is to promote understanding and progression in digitalization, Artificial Intelligence (AI), and related technologies, thus facilitating climate resilience (extreme weather and events) and energy adaptation (electricity, heating, and sector coupling) in energy-intensive industries. The immediate goal is to explore the realm of climate resilience and energy adaptation within these energy-intensive sectors. Read more »
Start date: 2024-12-01Task
XXII
Start date 2024-12-15
End date 2026-09-30
The primary aim of this Task is to promote understanding and progression in digitalization, Artificial Intelligence (AI), and related technologies, thus facilitating climate resilience (extreme weather and events) and energy adaptation (electricity, heating, and sector coupling) in energy-intensive industries. Read more »
Start date: 2024-12-15Task
XXI
Start date 2021-01-01
End date 2027-12-31
This Task aims to investigate the topic of circular carbon from an industry perspective, i.e. to describe industrial energy systems in the context of a sustainable, fossil-free economy, striving to meet the targets of both concepts, the circular economy and a sustainable energy system. Read more »
Start date: 2021-01-01Task
XIX
Start date 2019-01-01
End date 2026-05-31
The proposal for Subtask 3 - Electrifying Industry: A Unified Perspective on developments, impacts, and defossilization - was approved by the IETS ExCo in May 2024. The Subtask will start early 2025. Read more »
Start date: 2019-01-01Task
XVIII
Start date 2018-11-01
End date 2026-12-31
This Task seeks to advance knowledge and development of digitalization, artificial intelligence and related technologies to improve the economic and environmental performance of targeted energy and GHG-intensive industries. Read more »
Start date: 2018-11-01Task
XVII
Start date 2014-01-01
End date 2026-12-31
Within the concept of biorefineries membrane processes have been identified as a key separation technology due to their high selectivity and low energy consumption. While the design and operation of membrane processes in other industrial sectors, e.g. the dairy industry, is well established, the design, integration and operation of membrane processes in biorefineries is largely empirical. The fact that process streams in biorefineries contain a large variety of components increases further the complexity. Read more »
Start date: 2014-01-01Task
XV
Start date 2011-01-01
End date 2025-10-31
The Annex takes on a multi-disciplinary approach to the concept of excess heat recovery integrated in industrial complexes, aiming at the optimization of energy efficiency in global terms. The approach is based on industry needs and application, combining the knowledge of industrial technologies with energy efficiency and cost-effectiveness. Read more »
Start date: 2011-01-01Task
XI
Start date 2008-05-01
End date 2026-03-31
Annex XI has a multi-disciplinary approach to the concept of biorefineries integrated in industrial complexes, aiming at the optimization of energy efficiency in global terms. The approach is based on industry needs and application, combining the knowledge of industrial technologies with energy efficiency and biomass conversion processes. Different industrial sectors are considered, including the integration of bio with oil refineries, together with CCS options yielding hydrocarbons/hydrogen, looking into technology and systems aspects for a better use of energy. Read more »
Start date: 2008-05-01