Carbon dioxide recovery from industrial processes

Abstract

In this study possible techniques of recovering CO₂ from large-scale industrial processes are assessed. The largest and most concentrated CO₂ sources in Dutch industry are identified, and the technical and economic feasibility of recovering CO₂ from these sources is assessed. Nearly 20% of the Dutch industrial CO₂ emissions may be avoided. The mitigation costs are calculated to be between US$ 8 and US$ 46 per tonne of CO₂ emission avoided, for the different sectors considered. These cost figures indicate that CO₂ recovery from industrial processes and from power plants are competitive options.