A cost-effective and reliable pipelines layout of carbon capture and storage for achieving China's carbon neutrality target. (15th December 2022)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Wei, Yi-Ming; Li, Xiao-Yu; Liu, Lan-Cui; Kang, Jia-Ning; Yu, Bi-Ying
• Is Part Of: Journal of cleaner production. Volume 379:Part 2(2022)
• Publication Date: 2022-12-15
• Subjects: Coal-fired power plant -- Carbon neutrality -- CCUS -- Pipeline network optimization; CCUS Carbon capture utilization and storage -- CCS Carbon capture and storage -- EOR Enhanced oil recovery -- EGR Enhanced gas recovery -- ECBM Enhanced coalbed methane recovery; Factory and trade waste -- Management -- Periodicals; Manufactures -- Environmental aspects -- Periodicals; Déchets industriels -- Gestion -- Périodiques; Usines -- Aspect de l'environnement -- Périodiques; 628.5
• DOI: 10.1016/j.jclepro.2022.134651
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0959-6526

Abstract

Abstract: Carbon capture, utilization, and storage (CCUS) is a crucial technology for global climate mitigation. To implement large-scale CCUS, decisions about where and how to build a CO2 transportation network are urgently required. However, previous studies are limited in proposing the economical transportation network for CCUS that considered comprehensive risks from socio-economic, geographical and geological factors. Here, we develop a pipeline layout planning model to investigate the cost-effective and reliable transportation network for CCUS. Results show that to meet the annual CO2 emission reduction target of 654 million tons for CCUS in the coal-fired power sector under China's carbon neutral goal, pipelines with a total length of 17, 589 km need to be constructed. The emission sources can be transported in pipelines with an average radius of 58 km, and with diameters of 8, 12, and 16 inches. Northeast, north, and northwest China are the main areas suitable for pipeline construction. Highlights: Northeast, North, and Northwest in China are vital areas for capture, transport, and storage. Five large-scale pipeline network groups can be constructed in China. Pipeline construction is greatly affected by a variety of practical factors.