Figure 5 CCS projects in Europe
Source: Belltree bMark
the success of a CCS project. While emissions from numerous industries contribute to global CO₂ levels, the current focus in CCS deployment should be on minimising costs and maximising captured CO₂ by prioritising industrial hubs and clusters. Also, choosing project sites near existing CO₂ storage locations and infrastructure, such as pipelines, can further reduce costs by minimising transport distances and repurposing existing infrastructure. Tools like bMark are valuable for visualising active and planned CCS projects, identifying nearby pipelines for use, and offering key data such as the geological characteristics of potential storage sites. Figure 5 highlights the CCS projects that are active or planned in Europe (from bMark). Summary As carbon capture and storage emerges as a vital strategy in combating climate change, ensuring the safe and efficient transport and storage of CO₂ becomes paramount. Flow assurance is a critical aspect of CCS, involving the management of factors such as pressure drops, temperature variations, and the risk of corrosion or blockages in pipelines. Drawing on decades of experience in the oil and gas industry, flow assurance principles used for hydrocarbons are applied to CO₂ to prevent operational disruptions, especially during its transport in supercritical
form. The transition from capturing CO₂ to its final geological storage demands meticulous planning, especially as the CO₂ enters subsurface reservoirs where pressure and temperature changes can lead to challenges like hydrate formation or phase changes. By leveraging data-driven tools and incorporating detailed analyses during the early design stages, CCS projects can mitigate risks and enhance the stability of CO₂ flow “ By leveraging data-driven tools and incorporating detailed analyses during the early design stages, throughout the process. As the global push for CCS accelerates, mastering flow assurance will be crucial for the safe and long-term sequestration of CO₂, ultimately contributing to global efforts to limit temperature rise and achieve climate goals. bMark is a trademark of Belltree Group. CCS projects can mitigate risks and enhance the stability of CO₂ flow throughout the process ”
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