ConsenCUS aims to provide an industrial roadmap to a net-zero carbon future through “Carbon neutral clusters by electricity-based innovations in Capture, Utilisation and Storage”. We will demonstrate this concept by integrating a demonstration unit at major cement, magnesia and oil refining installations.
The project presents technological innovations in the 3 main components of CCUS:
- (1) carbon capture based on alkali absorption, coupled to a novel electrodialysis cell (100 kg CO2/h)
- (2) conversion of CO2 to formate and formic acid for the current market, as well as emerging markets
- (3) safe cyclic loading of CO2 into salt formations and aquifers for storage.
The capture and conversion routes are unique in taking only electricity and water as consumables, while providing energy and cost-efficiency beyond the current industrial standard (targets: TRL 6-7, 1.4 GJ and €34 per tonne CO2).
Life cycle analysis and techno-economic evaluations will address how the innovations can be exploited, optimising environmental benefits while providing sound business cases for the three sectors participating and beyond. ConsenCUS also designs so-called CO2 clusters and networks in NW and SE Europe, around our demonstration sites.