Multi Modal CO₂ Transport Review from Emitter to Aggregator / Store

Motivation:

Goal7's client wished to assess the technical and economic feasibility of transporting CO₂ from an emitter's site to a point of aggregation or directly to storage offshore.

Our Approach:

Goal7 worked with the client to define the boundary of review.

Goal7 evaluated the technical feasibility from the point of capture to the aggregation point or store this included:

• Simulation work on liquefaction and reconditioning facilities
• Pipeline estimation, including routing and sizing simulations
• Rail transportation logistics, including screening assessments of sidings, fleet size and journey frequency
• Ship transportation logistics, including screening assessments of ports, fleet size and journey frequency
• Buffer storage estimations to ensure a resilient value chain
• GIS mapping to illustrate routes and provide indications of plot sizing for processing facilities, storage and loading/offloading sites

From the technical evaluation CAPEX and OPEX estimates were prepared, and indicative levelised cost of transport with sensitivities on key driving factors.

A critical risk review was performed to identify the red flag risks for each case and an initial Health and Safety review was performed to identify any changes in safety cases or requirement for COMAH.

Benefit and Impact: Goal7 prepared a comprehensive report with key risks and next steps documented to allow discussion at a technical and economic level for the various transport routes.

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