Comparing space-based to reported carbon monoxide emission estimates for Europe's iron and steel plants

21 January 2025

The production of steel coincides with large emissions of greenhouse gases and air pollutants including carbon monoxide. European facilities are required to report their emissions, which are estimated using a variety of methods. The authors evaluate these estimates using carbon monoxide concentrations measured via satellite. They find generally good agreement between their values and those reported but also identify some uncertainties, showing that satellites can provide insights into these emissions.

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Contact: Gijs Leguijt (g.leguijt@sron.nl)