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Opportunities and challenges of CO2 re-use technologies

• Dr. Vangelis Tzimas
• Dr. Andrei Bocin-Dumitriu

Energy ergy System ems Evalua aluation ion Unit nit Instit itute e for

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The opportunity of CO2 re-use technologies

 A key to demonstration and large-scale deployment of CCS in power plants and the energy-intensive industry

• Offset the high costs of CCS by offering feedstock for other

production processes (hydrocarbons, chemicals, synthetic fuels, etc.)

• Provide a substitute for geological storage – allow for further CO2

capture innovations and help addressing public acceptance issues

 Addressed by energy technology and R&I policies, focusing on technology options with potential of significant net CO2 emission reductions

• Potential recognised in the Consultative Communication 'The future
• f CCS in Europe' COM(2013)180
• R&D activities currently included in the draft 2013-2015

Implementation Plan of the CCS-EII

Current status of CO2 re-use CO2 has already been successfully utilised for:

• EOR
• Urea
• Refrigerants
• Beverages
• Welding systems
• Fire extinguishers
• Water treatment processes
• Horticulture
• Precipitated calcium carbonate for the paper

industry

• Food packaging

Source: CSLF’s CO2 Utilisation Options Task Force Phase 1 Report (2012) CSLF , 2012

A wide portfolio of technology options

The challenge of CO2 re-use technologies

• Most still at R&D stage
• Energy efficiency losses
• Higher production costs
• Limited financial incentives
• Limited CO2 uptake / storage

potential compared to anthropogenic emissions

• More complex value chain

Commercialisation of CO2 re-use technologies

Source: GCCSI/Parsons&Brinckerhoff report 2011

CO2 re-use technology Uptake potential (Mt/y) Research & Industrial engagement TRLs

Methanol production > 300

+ + +

2-4

(Carbonate) Mineralisation > 300

+ + +

3-6

Polymerisation 5 < demand < 30

+ + +

8-9

Formic acid > 300

+ + +

2-4

Urea 5 < demand < 30

+ + +

9

Enhanced coal bed methane recovery 30< demand < 300

+ - -

6

Enhanced geothermal systems 5 < demand < 30

+ + -

4

Algae cultivation > 300

+ - -

3-5

Concrete curing 30< demand < 300

+ + -

4-6

Bauxite residue treatment 5 < demand < 30

+ + -

4-5

Fuels engineered micro-organism >300

+ + -

2-4

CO2 injection to methanol synthesis 1<demand<5

+ - -

2-4

Graphene** ~ 224 (not an annual figure)

+ - -

1-3

Further investigations: DG JRC

Overview of technology pathways

This workshop

Status of promising technology options

Criterion Methanol production (Carbonate) mineralisation Polymerisation Formic acid Urea Technology maturity Scale-up potential Commercial viability CO2 abatement potential Based on GCCSI/Parsons&Brinckerhoff 2011

Knowledge gaps Decision makers should rely on scientific assessments

• f the various technology options, focused on:
• Energy balance
• Cost effectiveness
• CO2 budget
• Duration of storage
• Availability of other needed compounds (e.g. H2)
• Impact on markets and other industrial sectors
• Identification of bottlenecks (technological, market, regulatory)

These issues are addressed in a thorough techno- economic analysis undertaken by the JRC

Thank you!

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