Supply chain optimization framework for CO2 capture, utilization, and storage in Germany

Abstract In this study, the carbon capture, utilization, and sequestration (CCUS) supply chain network with real geographic locations of sources and sinks, and different CO2-based products for Germany is proposed here for the first time, because not yet investigated in the literature. The CCUS network is a large-scale comprehensive model which is used to meet the mandated target of CO2 emission reduction at different levels with a maximum profit. The novel CCUS infrastructure includes various stationary sources, capture processes, transportation modes, and sequestration and utilization sites. The results suggest that it is possible to reduce current CO2 emissions by 40–80% in Germany with the total annual costs ranging from 519.34 to 1372.03 billion euro while generating 681.55 to 1880.98 billion euro of revenue annually as a result of producing CO2-based chemical products including methanol, dimethyl ether, formic acid, acetic acid, urea, and polypropylene carbonate. Overall, the optimal CCUS systems achieve economic profits of 999.62–1568.17 euro per ton of CO2 captured and utilized. The CCUS model may be critical in aiding decision-makers to ascertain investment strategies for designing CCUS infrastructures.

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Supply chain optimization of large-scale continuous processes

Computers & Chemical Engineering ◽

10.1016/j.compchemeng.2005.02.025 ◽

2005 ◽

Vol 29 (6) ◽

pp. 1305-1316 ◽

Cited By ~ 34

Author(s):

E.P. Schulz ◽

M.S. Diaz ◽

J.A. Bandoni

Keyword(s):

Supply Chain ◽

Large Scale ◽

Supply Chain Optimization ◽

Continuous Processes

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Oxy-combustion of coal, lignite and biomass: A techno-economic analysis for a large scale Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) project in Romania

Fuel ◽

10.1016/j.fuel.2015.12.005 ◽

2016 ◽

Vol 169 ◽

pp. 50-57 ◽

Cited By ~ 54

Author(s):

Calin-Cristian Cormos

Keyword(s):

Economic Analysis ◽

Carbon Capture ◽

Large Scale ◽

Carbon Capture And Storage ◽

And Storage

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Carbon Capture Utilization and Storage Supply Chain: Analysis, Modeling and Optimization

Sustainable Agriculture Reviews - Sustainable Agriculture Reviews 37 ◽

10.1007/978-3-030-29298-0_3 ◽

2019 ◽

pp. 37-72

Author(s):

Grazia Leonzio

Keyword(s):

Supply Chain ◽

Carbon Capture ◽

Modeling And Optimization ◽

Chain Analysis ◽

Supply Chain Analysis ◽

And Storage

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Life Cycle Assessment of Direct Air Carbon Capture and Storage with Low-Carbon Energy Sources

10.26434/chemrxiv.14346182 ◽

2021 ◽

Author(s):

Tom Terlouw ◽

Karin Treyer ◽

christian bauer ◽

Marco Mazzotti

Keyword(s):

Life Cycle Assessment ◽

Life Cycle ◽

Carbon Capture ◽

Large Scale ◽

Carbon Capture And Storage ◽

Low Carbon ◽

Solid Sorbent ◽

Low Carbon Energy ◽

And Storage ◽

Limited Scope

Prospective energy scenarios usually rely on Carbon Dioxide Removal (CDR) technologies to achieve the climate goals of the Paris Agreement. CDR technologies aim at removing CO2 from the atmosphere in a permanent way. However, the implementation of CDR technologies typically comes along with unintended environmental side-effects such as land transformation or water consumption. These need to be quantified before large-scale implementation of any CDR option by means of Life Cycle Assessment (LCA). Direct Air Carbon Capture and Storage (DACCS) is considered to be among the CDR technologies closest to large-scale implementation, since first pilot and demonstration units have been installed and interactions with the environment are less complex than for biomass related CDR options. However, only very few LCA studies - with limited scope - have been conducted so far to determine the overall life-cycle environmental performance of DACCS. We provide a comprehensive LCA of different low temperature DACCS configurations - pertaining to solid sorbent-based technology - including a global and prospective analysis.

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Deploying Low Carbon Public Procurement to Accelerate Carbon Removal

Frontiers in Climate ◽

10.3389/fclim.2021.686787 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 3 ◽

Author(s):

Eric Dunford ◽

Robert Niven ◽

Christopher Neidl

Keyword(s):

Carbon Dioxide ◽

Carbon Capture ◽

Large Scale ◽

Carbon Materials ◽

Public Procurement ◽

Emerging Technology ◽

Regulatory Environment ◽

Low Carbon ◽

Procurement Strategies ◽

And Storage

Carbon dioxide removal (CDR) will be required to keep global temperature rise below 2°C based on IPCC models. Greater adoption of carbon capture utilization and storage (CCUS) technologies will drive demand for CDR. Public procurement of low carbon materials is a powerful and under-utilized tool for accelerating the development and of CCUS through a targeted and well-regulated approach. The policy environment is nascent and presents significant barriers for scaling and guiding emerging technology solutions. The concrete sector has unique attributes that make it ideally suited for large-scale low-carbon public procurement strategies. This sector offers immediate opportunities to study the efficacy of a supportive policy and regulatory environment in driving the growth of CCUS solutions.

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Enabling Large-Scale Carbon Capture, Utilisation, and Storage (CCUS) Using Offshore Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Infrastructure Developments—A Review

Energies ◽

10.3390/en12101945 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 12 (10) ◽

pp. 1945 ◽

Cited By ~ 8

Author(s):

Lars Ingolf Eide ◽

Melissa Batum ◽

Tim Dixon ◽

Zabia Elamin ◽

Arne Graue ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Carbon Dioxide ◽

Oil Recovery ◽

Carbon Capture ◽

Large Scale ◽

Business Models ◽

Reservoir Performance ◽

High Investment ◽

Co2 Eor ◽

Carbon Dioxide Co2 ◽

And Storage

Presently, the only offshore project for enhanced oil recovery using carbon dioxide, known as CO2-EOR, is in Brazil. Several desk studies have been undertaken, without any projects being implemented. The objective of this review is to investigate barriers to the implementation of large-scale offshore CO2-EOR projects, to identify recent technology developments, and to suggest non-technological incentives that may enable implementation. We examine differences between onshore and offshore CO2-EOR, emerging technologies that could enable projects, as well as approaches and regulatory requirements that may help overcome barriers. Our review shows that there are few, if any, technical barriers to offshore CO2-EOR. However, there are many other barriers to the implementation of offshore CO2-EOR, including: High investment and operation costs, uncertainties about reservoir performance, limited access of CO2 supply, lack of business models, and uncertainties about regulations. This review describes recent technology developments that may remove such barriers and concludes with recommendations for overcoming non-technical barriers. The review is based on a report by the Carbon Sequestration Leadership Forum (CSLF).

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Supply chain optimization with variable demand by considering financial criteria and scenarios

Revista Facultad de Ingeniería ◽

10.19053/01211129.v26.n44.2017.5769 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 26 (44) ◽

pp. 21 ◽

Cited By ~ 2

Author(s):

John Willmer Escobar

Keyword(s):

Supply Chain ◽

Large Scale ◽

Net Present Value ◽

Programming Model ◽

Supply Chain Design ◽

Mixed Integer ◽

Supply Network ◽

Distribution Centers ◽

Supply Chain Optimization ◽

Starting Point

This paper contemplates the supply chain design problem of a large-scale company by considering the maximization of the Net Present Value. In particular, the variability of the demand for each type of product at each customer zone has been estimated. As starting point, this paper considers an established supply chain for which the main problem is to determine the decisions regarding expansion of distribution centers. The problem is solved by using a mixed-integer linear programming model, which optimizes the different demand scenarios. The proposed methodology uses a scheme of optimization based on the generation of multiple demand scenarios of the supply network. The model is based on a real case taken from a multinational food company, which supplies to the Colombian and some international markets. The obtained results were compared with the equivalent present costs minimization scheme of the supply network, and showed the importance and efficiency of the proposed approach as an alternative for the supply chain design with stochastic parameters.

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Actors-Network Analysis on Carbon Capture and Storage Technological Innovation System in China and the U.S

Applied Mechanics and Materials ◽

10.4028/www.scientific.net/amm.248.331 ◽

2012 ◽

Vol 248 ◽

pp. 331-336

Author(s):

Xian Jin Lai

Keyword(s):

Technological Innovation ◽

Carbon Capture ◽

Large Scale ◽

Technology Development ◽

Carbon Capture And Storage ◽

Innovation System ◽

High Emission ◽

Actor Networks ◽

And Storage ◽

The U.S

Carbon capture and storage (CCS) provides important technological solutions to reduce CO2 emission at large scale for high emission countries. CCS technology is being shaped and developed within technological innovation system. The strength and composition of actor-networks in this system make a significant impact on CCS technology development. In order to facilitate the build-up of CCS innovation system, this study analyzes the actors-networks of CCS innovation system in China and the U.S, based on social-networks analysis. It is argued that there are huge differences between China and the U.S’s CCS innovation system. Therefore, the build-up of CCS innovation system in China should take characteristic approaches and policies to accelerate CCS development in the future.

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