Mass Flow Analysis of Carbon Capture, Utilization, and Storage (CCUS) Potential in Thailand
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This study analyzes the carbon dioxide flow in Thailand to assess the potential of Carbon Capture, Utilization, and Storage (CCUS) technologies. It utilizes data from academic literature and reports to conduct a qualitative analysis of CO2 flow within Carbon Capture and Utilization (CCU) and Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) processes. The mass flow analysis was performed using the e!Sankey Diagram software to simulate three scenarios: Scenario 1 involves utilizing captured CO2 from industrial plants to produce various products such as beer, soft drinks, soda, urea fertilizer, and cement pellets. Scenario 2 focuses on storing all captured CO2 from industrial plants in depleted natural gas or oil reservoirs within Thailand. Scenario 3 combines both CCU and CCS approaches to evaluate the overall CO2 flow within the country’s system. The main industries analyzed include power generation, cement production, and iron and steel manufacturing, which accounted for 107,498.98 ktCO2 equivalent of greenhouse gas emissions in 2022. Post-combustion CO2 capture using amine-based absorbents was identified as the most suitable method for these industries. The analysis highlighted the potential for CO2 capture and utilization across various industrial sectors, as well as the feasibility of underground CO2 storage in Thailand. The study found that CO2 utilization and storage could reduce emissions by 25.07% under favorable conditions. In summary, CCUS technology can effectively reduce CO2 emissions from power plants, cement, and steel industries while promoting a circular economy through the beneficial reuse of captured CO2.
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