Asphalt Institute Foundation Research Reports
Understanding And Improving the Durability of Asphalt Shingles
Phase I – Investigation of the Rheological Properties of Binders Recovered from Asphalt Shingles and their Relation to Performance
Analyzing the Petroleum Asphalt Binder Supply Chain under Energy Transition Scenarios
Asphalt binder, a material widely used in paving, roofing, and other sectors, plays a vital role in the global economy. Asphalt binder constitutes a small fraction of oil refinery output compared to transport fuels like gasoline and diesel. Recognizing its importance, the Asphalt Institute Foundation commissioned Wood Mackenzie Consulting to analyze potential changes to asphalt binder supply chain in a world undergoing energy transition. The outcomes of the study support future research, infrastructure planning, and policy development while offering investors, policymakers, and customers insights into the future of asphalt binder supply chains within the evolving energy landscape.
The report examines topics including:
- The potential pace of change in petroleum asphalt binder supply under various energy transition scenarios.
- Case studies highlighting importance of pavement durability on life-cycle environmental impacts.
- Emissions reduction strategies across the cradle-to grave asphalt binder value chain.
