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Figure 2: Image depicting a model of a Liquid Wind eFuel facility.
of fossil-based CO2, thereby reducing the associated environmental
impact and avoiding upstream sustainability risks associated with
fossil fuel extraction and processing.
While CCS focuses primarily on CO2 avoidance, the
integration of CCU goes a step further. It transforms what would
have been waste CO2 into valuable products, turning a challenge
into an opportunity. Moreover, the bene昀椀ts of CCU extend beyond
reducing greenhouse gas emissions. It contributes to several
Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), such as promoting
innovation and infrastructure, ensuring sustainable consumption and
production patterns, and taking action to combat climate change.
It’s important to note that sustainability encompasses a
broad range of environmental, social, and economic considerations.
By actively contributing to the production of sustainable fuels like
eMethanol, the pulp and paper industry is demonstrating that
industries can play a proactive and signi昀椀cant role in driving the
global energy transition, contributing to a more sustainable and
resilient future. This holistic approach to sustainability underscores
the potential of CCU technologies to address multiple facets of
sustainability, including promoting energy independence, stimulating
local economies, and fostering resource ef昀椀ciency.
Minimal Impact on the Pulp and Paper Production Process
One of the key advantages of integrating biogenic CO2
capture with CCU technologies in the pulp and paper industry is
the minimal impact on the existing production process. Liquid Wind
facilities are designed to work in harmony with a pulp and paper
plant, sits adjacent to it and connects directly to the 昀氀ue gas. The
CO2, a byproduct of the pulping process, is captured and utilized for
eMethanol production without interfering with the primary objective
of producing pulp and paper. Moreover, the infrastructure required
for CO2 capture and conversion can be co-located with existing
facilities, further reducing the logistical challenges. This ensures that
the pulp and paper production process can continue as usual, while
simultaneously contributing to a sustainable fuel infrastructure. This
low-impact integration makes the proposition of supplying biogenic
CO2 for CCU technologies even more attractive for the pulp and
paper industry.
Synergies between an eMethanol/CCU Plant and the Pulp and
Paper Mill
An eMethanol facility not only has minimal impact on the
pulp and paper facility, but it also offers attractive synergies. For
instance, the heat and power generated by the mill can be used
in the eMethanol production process, further enhancing energy
ef昀椀ciency. Oxygen is a waste product from the electrolysis process
in eMthanol facility that can be provided to the mill. Additionally,
these synergies extend beyond operational ef昀椀ciency and will lead
to revenue streams for the pulp and paper industry. The production
of eMethanol creates local value, as the fuel is produced on-site,
and is avoiding to just ship away the captured CO2. This not only
reduces transportation costs and associated emissions but also
contributes to local economies. The integration of an eMethanol
facility with a pulp and paper mill thus presents a win-win situation,
fostering economic growth while promoting sustainability.
CONCLUSION
In conclusion, the integration of biogenic CO2 from the pulp and paper industry with CCU technologies offers a promising pathway
towards a sustainable future. It not only helps in reducing the carbon footprint but also provides economic bene昀椀ts and enhances resource
ef昀椀ciency. As we move towards a post-2050 world, the role of CCU fuels, especially those produced using biogenic CO2, will be crucial in
sectors that are dif昀椀cult to electrify. By closing the carbon loop, we can ensure a sustainable and low-carbon future. The time to act is now.
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