Feasibility analysis of CO2 onshore pipeline infrastructure

The paper outlines practical guidelines for stakeholders, including engineers, policymakers, and developers, covering pipeline design, operation, safety, and risk management. By offering clear recommendations, it helps reduce uncertainty and supports informed decision-making, ultimately paving the way for successful CO2 pipeline implementation.

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Addressing climate change is one of the most urgent challenges of our time. Meeting global climate targets such as those outlined in the Paris Agreement requires substantial reductions in greenhouse gas emissions across all sectors. Among the various strategies for mitigating climate change, Carbon Capture, Utilization and Storage (CCUS) has emerged as a critical technology. By capturing CO₂ emissions at their source and transporting them for safe and permanent storage, CCUS offers a scalable solution for emission reduction and industry decarbonization.

DNV’s Energy Transition Outlook 2050 forecasts 1.300 Mt CO₂ captured and stored per year in 2050, compared with 41 Mt CO₂ today. However, to unlock the full potential of CCUS, a robust and efficient infrastructure for CO₂ transport is essential. CO₂ pipelines, which form the backbone of CCUS infrastructure, are crucial to enabling the widespread deployment of carbon capture technologies.