CO2 Transport Solutions in the Skagerrak/Kattegat Region

Abstract This paper focuses on optimal CO 2 transport solutions from emission sources in the Skagerrak/Kattegat region to permanent storage. The goal is to identify and compare different transport solutions and ultimately find the most cost efficient one. The two main modes of transportation for CO 2 are pipelines and ships. Additional equipment such as installations for conditioning for transport, i.e. compression, liquefaction, drying, and intermediate storage, is included in the costs. Three main transport solution cases are investigated: a pipeline network, ship transport, and a combination of ship and pipelines. A sensitivity analysis is performed to investigate the uncertainty of important cost parameters. Further, the effect of ramp-up over periods of 10, 25, 50 years are analysed. The overall costs for transport are estimated to be between 12 and 14 €/tCO 2 . With current assumptions ship transport is the most cost effective solution, but the difference lies well within the accuracy.