{"title":"Techno-economic and environmental assessment of carbon capture and storage in northeastern U.S. industrial clusters","authors":"A.C. (Thanos) Bourtsalas , D. Goldberg , T. Zorn","doi":"10.1016/j.ijggc.2025.104499","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.ijggc.2025.104499","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>This study evaluates the techno-economic and environmental performance of large-scale carbon capture and storage (CCS) deployment across 175 industrial facilities in the Northeastern United States, including fossil fuel power plants, cement, lime, glass, and waste-to-energy (WtE) plants—collectively emitting 147.2 million tons of CO₂ annually. A regional hub model was developed to leverage economies of scale, spatial clustering, and shared infrastructure for both onshore and offshore storage. Techno-economic analysis shows that onshore CCS achieves lower break-even prices ($44.5–46.7/ton CO₂) and higher NPV ($38.4–72.7 billion) than offshore CCS ($54.2–58.1/ton CO₂; NPV $27.2–55.4 billion). Life-cycle assessment reveals lower environmental burdens for onshore CCS (123.5 Mtons CO₂-eq vs. 136.2 Mtons for offshore), particularly when powered by renewables. Switching to offshore wind or hybrid wind–solar electricity can reduce life-cycle impacts by over 90 % across key TRACI indicators, including global warming and ecotoxicity. A multi-criteria evaluation across eight dimensions assigns a total score of 600/800 to onshore CCS and 545/800 to offshore. Onshore systems outperform in cost-efficiency, technical feasibility, and monitoring potential, while offshore CCS offers advantages in reducing land-use conflicts and improving public acceptance—making it a valuable option for coastal industrial clusters. Cement plants emerge as favorable candidates due to higher CO₂ concentrations. Fossil plants offer the greatest abatement potential, and WtE facilities present integration opportunities in urban settings. Though smaller in scale, lime and glass industries can benefit from cluster-based strategies. The findings highlight the importance of aligning CCS deployment with renewable electricity and recommend extending 45Q credit duration, streamlining permitting, and enabling regionally tailored strategies.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":334,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Greenhouse Gas Control","volume":"148 ","pages":"Article 104499"},"PeriodicalIF":5.2,"publicationDate":"2025-10-24","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145360934","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Numerical investigations of ocean and earth tidal-induced pressure fluctuations affected by CO2 injection","authors":"Toshifumi Akaki, Hajime Yamamoto","doi":"10.1016/j.ijggc.2025.104484","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.ijggc.2025.104484","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Pore pressure in aquifers shows small fluctuations induced by earth and ocean tides, which decrease when CO<sub>2</sub> is injected due to its higher compressibility than water. This reduction is significant in a CO<sub>2</sub> plume and propagates to outer water-saturated regions if the reservoir has high permeability. The degree of reduction mainly depends on the distance from the CO<sub>2</sub> plume. Therefore, it possibly provides useful information for inversion of CO<sub>2</sub> plume shape and position. Traditionally, the fluctuation induced by tides are understood and formulated using poroelasticity, and there have been studies examining the impact of CO<sub>2</sub> on pressure fluctuation based on one-dimensional analytical solutions for infinite reservoir. In this study, we used fluid geomechanical coupled analysis with a poroelastic continuum model and two-phase flow to investigate the effects of CO<sub>2</sub> injection on pressure fluctuation inside and outside the CO<sub>2</sub> plume. Simulations were conducted for hypothetical reservoirs under ocean tide effects similar to Tomakomai CCS project site and earth tide effects at Otway CCS site. Our numerical simulations showed a similar behavior of an amplitude reduction and a phase-shift observed at Tomakomai CCS site and reproduced amplitude reductions at Otway CCS site. These results indicate the usefulness of numerical simulations for effects of CO<sub>2</sub> on tidal induced pressure fluctuation during CO<sub>2</sub> injection. This work should be regarded as a preliminary step toward future applications that incorporate more realistic CO₂ plume geometries and complex hydro-mechanical conditions beyond the reach of one-dimensional analytical models.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":334,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Greenhouse Gas Control","volume":"147 ","pages":"Article 104484"},"PeriodicalIF":5.2,"publicationDate":"2025-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145262991","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Nikita Beloborodov , Konstantin Tertyshnikov , Roman Isaenkov , Boris Gurevich , Olivia Collet , Pavel Shashkin , Mikhail Vorobev , Roman Pevzner
{"title":"Monitoring injected CO2 migration using time-lapse crosshole seismic testing with downhole DAS receivers and an electric sparker source","authors":"Nikita Beloborodov , Konstantin Tertyshnikov , Roman Isaenkov , Boris Gurevich , Olivia Collet , Pavel Shashkin , Mikhail Vorobev , Roman Pevzner","doi":"10.1016/j.ijggc.2025.104495","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.ijggc.2025.104495","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Time-lapse surface and borehole seismic methods are widely used for conformance and containment monitoring of CO<sub>2</sub> injected into the subsurface due to superior spatial resolution of these methods compared to other geophysical techniques. When closely spaced wells are available, still higher resolution can be achieved by using crosshole seismic monitoring with sources located in one well and receivers in another. The resolution can be enhanced even further by using high-frequency sources such as an electric sparker in combination with downhole distributed acoustic sensors (DAS). This technology was tested during the injection of 16 tonnes of CO₂ gas into a shallow well at the CO2CRC’s Otway International Test Centre in the Australian State of Victoria. After the start of the injection, a velocity anomaly was located in the vicinity of the injection point and grew as the injection progressed. Another velocity anomaly closer to the surface was detected close to the end of the injection, indicating upward CO₂ migration. These results confirm that using DAS with a high-frequency downhole source is a viable approach for CO₂ monitoring in shallow formations.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":334,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Greenhouse Gas Control","volume":"147 ","pages":"Article 104495"},"PeriodicalIF":5.2,"publicationDate":"2025-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145321371","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Jiachao Ge , Zain Rasheed , Yamin Wang , Saira , Furqan Hussain
{"title":"Laboratory and literature insights into uncertainty in CO2-water relative permeability at low water saturations","authors":"Jiachao Ge , Zain Rasheed , Yamin Wang , Saira , Furqan Hussain","doi":"10.1016/j.ijggc.2025.104482","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.ijggc.2025.104482","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Determining CO<sub>2</sub>-water drainage relative permeability generally requires laboratory experiments, followed by numerical history matching. However, achieving low water saturations in the laboratory is challenging. Consequently, the relative permeability values at these low saturations—though essential for field-scale modelling—must be extrapolated, introducing significant uncertainty.</div><div>Previous studies used continuous mathematical functions—such as Corey or LET—to define relative permeability curves across the full saturation range. In such functions, changes to curve parameters affected both high and low saturation values, masking the specific uncertainty present at low saturations. In this study, we reanalyzed published data revealing a wide range of plausible relative permeability values at low water saturation, all of which yield equally good history matches—indicating substantial hidden uncertainty in this region.</div><div>To mitigate this, we performed laboratory experiments with extended injection of water-saturated CO₂ to 78 pore volumes (PV), achieving 34 % water saturations, much lower than commonly reported. Following this, desaturation was performed at constant pressure using a porous plate to further reduce water saturation to 0.225, enabling direct measurement of maximum CO₂ relative permeability. Results indicate that extending CO<sub>2</sub> injection reduces uncertainty in relative permeability at lower saturations, though experimental limitations persist below 0.34 water saturation. Including porous plate data significantly improves reliability by applying higher capillary pressures representative of field conditions.</div><div>This work highlights the necessity of advanced experimental designs to extend the reliability of CO₂-water relative permeability measurements to lower water saturations. These findings are crucial for enhancing predictive accuracy in field-scale CO₂ sequestration modelling.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":334,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Greenhouse Gas Control","volume":"147 ","pages":"Article 104482"},"PeriodicalIF":5.2,"publicationDate":"2025-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145217708","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Saeid Barzegar, Hamed M. Kermani, Hamidreza M. Nick
{"title":"Insights into cement healing under long-term carbonation","authors":"Saeid Barzegar, Hamed M. Kermani, Hamidreza M. Nick","doi":"10.1016/j.ijggc.2025.104488","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.ijggc.2025.104488","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Well integrity during and after the abandonment of CO<sub>2</sub>-injected wells is a critical concern in subsurface carbon storage. Cement sheaths used for sealing must maintain long-term durability under chemically aggressive conditions, particularly in the presence of CO<sub>2</sub>-rich fluids. The present study simulates a multi-component reactive diffusion in cementitious materials with a focus on understanding the self-healing behavior of cement in contact with CO<sub>2</sub>. This model considers the primary phases of hydrated G Class, a high sulfate-resistant grade typically used for subsurface wellbores, that contains Calcium Silicate Hydrate, Portlandite, Hydrotalcite, Monosulfoaluminate, C<sub>3</sub>FH<sub>6</sub>, and Ettringite. The model predicts the mineralogical alterations and the propagation of the dissolved CO<sub>2</sub> front under varying temperature and pressure conditions. The results indicate how the multi-component reactive transport leads to an efficient healing of the cement sheath by reducing porosity at the carbonation front and how both temperature and pressure conditions notably influence the healing zone. Furthermore, the analysis demonstrates how temperature, pressure, and porosity changes impact the diffusive CO<sub>2</sub> propagation. Importantly, considering the interaction between chemical reactions and changes in the properties of the porous media, an empirical relationship is proposed to estimate the long-term durability and performance of G-class cement used in abandonment applications.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":334,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Greenhouse Gas Control","volume":"147 ","pages":"Article 104488"},"PeriodicalIF":5.2,"publicationDate":"2025-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145325750","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Techno-economic assessment of liquefied CO2 transport via trucking","authors":"Mostafa Ashkavand , Marcel Scheffler , Wolfram Heineken , Mithran Daniel Solomon , Torsten Birth-Reichert","doi":"10.1016/j.ijggc.2025.104491","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.ijggc.2025.104491","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>This study presents a techno-economic evaluation of liquefied CO<sub>2</sub> transport via trucking, covering the full transport chain from liquefaction, buffer storage and trucking to reconditioning. The analysis spans a wide range of transport demands (25–1000 t/d) and distances (25–500 km), aiming to quantify the conditions under which trucking is a cost-effective alternative to pipeline transport. A detailed cost model was developed for each transport stage, including component-level capital and operating costs. Results indicate that trucking transport is economically favorable for long distances and low transport volumes, with its cost advantage ending beyond 400 t/d. As distance increases, trucking remains competitive at higher flow rates up to this threshold. Liquefaction is the dominant cost contributor at shorter distances, whereas the trucking part becomes the largest cost factor over longer distances. Buffer storage and reconditioning consistently contribute less to the total cost. Operational expenditure (OPEX) consistently exceeds capital expenditure (CAPEX), with energy consumption and liquefaction O&M costs together representing on average around 60% of OPEX (ranging from ∼80% for the 50 km case to ∼43% for the 500 km case). The Sensitivity analysis identifies trailer load capacity and electricity price as the most influential cost drivers, while fixed infrastructure costs have relatively minor impacts. Overall, this work provides a robust framework and practical insights for selecting cost-efficient CO<sub>2</sub> transport methods and supports future planning of CCUS systems. Beyond its quantitative findings, this study introduces a transparent, step-by-step methodology for CO<sub>2</sub> trucking cost assessment, filling a notable gap in existing literature.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":334,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Greenhouse Gas Control","volume":"147 ","pages":"Article 104491"},"PeriodicalIF":5.2,"publicationDate":"2025-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145325749","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Ultrasonic response of a brine-saturated reservoir rock during coupled stress and fluid perturbation during liquid-CO2 injection","authors":"Debanjan Chandra , Auke Barnhoorn","doi":"10.1016/j.ijggc.2025.104498","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.ijggc.2025.104498","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>CO<sub>2</sub> injection into porous sandstone reservoirs offers a promising pathway to curb anthropogenic carbon emissions, but poses risks of leakage and induced seismicity from stress perturbations and fault reactivation without meticulous monitoring. Here, we present a time-lapse monitoring approach based on laboratory measurements of ultrasonic Vp, Vs and corresponding peak amplitudes in critically stressed, partially saturated North Sea sandstones (porosity 9–23%). Our experiments show that Vp and Vs exhibit higher sensitivity (4–15%) to stress changes compared to fluid saturation changes (0.8–1%), whereas amplitudes are more responsive (30–500%) to saturation, showing staggered change when brine is displaced by CO<sub>2</sub>. Under pure stress perturbation, amplitude variations are smaller (10–50%). During elastic deformation, the Vp/Vs ratio decreases while the ratio of their corresponding amplitudes increases, underscoring the need for both P- and S-wave measurements. Velocity and amplitude changes are more pronounced in high-porosity rocks. In a critically stressed state (beyond yield/before failure), the rise in pore fluid density from CO<sub>2</sub> injection boosts shear wave amplitudes, offsetting attenuation from inelastic deformation. Knowing the pre-injection stress state enables these velocity and amplitude trends to serve as robust indicators of reservoir conditions during and after CO<sub>2</sub> injection. This cost-effective approach can be adapted to reservoir-scale monitoring and extends beyond CCS, supporting enhanced detection of stress and fluid-induced changes in subsurface formations.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":334,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Greenhouse Gas Control","volume":"147 ","pages":"Article 104498"},"PeriodicalIF":5.2,"publicationDate":"2025-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145325751","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Integration of CASOH and DISPLACE technologies in a steel plant for the mitigation of CO2 emissions – A techno-economic analysis","authors":"Nicola Zecca , Santiago Zapata Boada , Vincenzo Spallina , Giampaolo Manzolini","doi":"10.1016/j.ijggc.2025.104478","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.ijggc.2025.104478","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Given the severe climate crisis and the urgent need to limit the adverse effects of global warming, drastic changes are required across various industries. Among them, the iron and steel sector is a major contributor to greenhouse gas emissions, accounting for approximately 7 % of global CO<sub>2</sub> emissions. This study proposes the integration of innovative carbon capture technologies, such as DISPLACE and CASOH, into a conventional BF-BOF (Blast Furnace-Basic Oxygen Furnace) steelmaking process. A comprehensive techno-economic analysis was conducted, supported by simulations performed in Aspen Plus, to optimize the integration of these technologies. The study suggests a redesigned gas distribution system within the BF-BOF steel plant, incorporating oxy-fired units to facilitate post-combustion carbon capture and minimize the plant emissions. The analysis reveals that, employing CASOH for pre-combustion CO<sub>2</sub> capture to decarbonize a mixture of BFG (Blast Furnace Gas) and BOFG (Basic Oxygen Furnace Gas), combined with DISPLACE for decarbonizing flue gases from hot stoves, sinter plant, and reheating ovens, 72 % reduction in CO<sub>2</sub> emissions and a SPECCA around 0 GJ/t<sub>CO2</sub> can be achieved. This is attainable within a renewable electricity scenario, at a cost of 138 € per ton of CO<sub>2</sub> avoided. Lower CO<sub>2</sub> avoidance values can also be achieved by treating less exhaust gases with reduction in both SPECCA and costs.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":334,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Greenhouse Gas Control","volume":"147 ","pages":"Article 104478"},"PeriodicalIF":5.2,"publicationDate":"2025-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145217709","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Solvent degradation & influences on amine-based carbon capture operations","authors":"Ward Peeters, Randi Neerup, Philip L. Fosbøl","doi":"10.1016/j.ijggc.2025.104500","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.ijggc.2025.104500","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Amine-based carbon capture is one of the most widely used technologies for mitigating industrial CO₂ emissions. However, solvent degradation significantly compromises process efficiency and economic viability. This review critically examines both thermal and oxidative degradation mechanisms, emphasizing how operational conditions, such as flue gas composition, CO₂ loading, temperature, and pressure, influence degradation. The catalytic role of dissolved metals in oxidative degradation and the interconnection with corrosion is an important aspect of solvent degradation. Beyond chemical mechanisms, practical mitigation strategies including the use of inhibitors, solvent reclamation methods, and solvent selection criteria are discussed in detail. The limitations of current degradation monitoring techniques are also evaluated, emphasizing the need for real-time analytical solutions.</div><div>This review fills in a critical gap in the literature. While previous review papers provide a strong foundation on solvent degradation, this review goes a step further by focusing on the industrial implications and practical mitigation strategies. In addition to summarizing key degradation pathways, special attention is given to the role of metals in accelerating oxidative degradation through autocatalytic effects. This work also highlights how these mechanisms impact long-term solvent stability and operational efficiency. By covering both chemical insights and real-world challenges, this review aims to bridge the gap between laboratory findings and industrial application.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":334,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Greenhouse Gas Control","volume":"147 ","pages":"Article 104500"},"PeriodicalIF":5.2,"publicationDate":"2025-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145321355","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Kevin L. McCormack , Tom Bratton , Adewale Amosu , Lianjie Huang , David Li , Jeffrey Burghardt , William Ampomah
{"title":"A comparative analysis of states of stress for analyzing fault slip potential","authors":"Kevin L. McCormack , Tom Bratton , Adewale Amosu , Lianjie Huang , David Li , Jeffrey Burghardt , William Ampomah","doi":"10.1016/j.ijggc.2025.104493","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.ijggc.2025.104493","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>A key consideration when planning the injection of fluids into the subsurface is the potential for induced seismicity. While avoiding major faults during injection is ideal, a detailed understanding of the fault slip potential of faults at the site enables operators to prevent large seismic events. Induced seismicity forecasting relies on combining fault surface geometries—here, we utilize ant-tracking of three-dimensional seismic images to map faults in the San Juan Basin, New Mexico—and the state of stress, which we evaluate using three distinct models. The fault slip potential is quantified using the Coulomb failure function, which measures proximity to frictional failure, based on the states of stress and fault geometries for both individual faults and a complete fault suite (<em>n</em> = 51). The differences observed across the three stress states are subtle, but the statistical distributions of the Coulomb failure function suggest that uncertainties vary between the models. Notably, our findings reveal that both the linear-elastic approximation and the failure criterion yield similar fault slip potentials. Consequently, the choice of method for determining the state of stress most relevant to a project depends on the specific requirements and context of the project.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":334,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Greenhouse Gas Control","volume":"147 ","pages":"Article 104493"},"PeriodicalIF":5.2,"publicationDate":"2025-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145325752","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}