Project Duration: 2024
Client
Project Description
As part of Portugal’s ceramics industry decarbonization roadmap, developed by CTCV – Ceramic Low CO₂, NET4CO2 identified the most effective energy efficiency solutions and carbon capture and utilization (CCU) technologies for the sector. This initiative plays a key role in accelerating the industry’s transition to lower carbon emissions, improved resource efficiency, and enhanced sustainability, positioning ceramics as a cleaner and more competitive industry for the future.
Main Outcomes
•Introduction to Carbon Capture, Utilization, and Geological Storage (CCUS): Overview of CCUS principles, applications, and benefits in the context of industrial decarbonization. A dedicated module highlights the current status of CO₂ transport in Portugal, covering key costs, opportunities, and challenges.
•Analysis of Carbon Capture and Utilization Technologies: Detailed comparison of various carbon capture and utilization techniques, including key performance indicators (KPIs), advantages, and limitations. The study also examines the CO₂ concentration ranges where each technology is applicable, comparing them with typical CO₂ concentrations across different sectors of the ceramic industry.
•Review of Policy and Financial Frameworks: Assessment of the current EU-ETS policy framework, identifying cases where ETS credits are required and where exemptions apply. Additionally, the study maps out the main financial support mechanisms available to help companies adopt CCUS solutions and accelerate their decarbonization efforts.
