Joint solution CO₂ capture in an industrial cluster

This work investigates the possibility of joint CO₂ capture and handling infrastructure between industries in an industrial cluster. The industries are located on either side of the 2.5 km wide Frier fjord in Grenland, Norway. The focus in this article is on developing the joint solutions concept, including an assessment of appropriate CO₂ capture technologies, mapping suitable locations for joint infrastructure, and finally designing the joint CO₂ capture and handling infrastructure. The technical and economic feasibility of the joint solution is assessed to identify the approach is worth considering for this specific case study. A joint solution approach for the industries in Grenland could be economically feasible. However, the attractiveness is highly dependent on the possibility of significantly reducing the energy supply cost as this needs to offset the increased investment cost. The technical feasibility is challenging to assess due to the significant technical uncertainty. The main uncertainties are the cross-fjord transport of amine and the consequence of collaboration on the plant design