Objective and hypothesis
The aim of the project is to investigate the role of point source carbon capture and direct air carbon capture in the energy system. Point source capture of CO2 plays an important role in both CCS and CCU, as it provides a higher concentration of CO2 than is the case of direct air capture of CO2 . Additionally, the project will geographically locate the carbon capture units and how they relate to carbon point sources as well as district heating grids and electricity grids.

Approach
The technological performance of carbon capture will be considered in an energy system analysis. This will be supported by spatial analyses supporting the resource assessment and an assessment of economic impacts. By assessing scenarios for a decarbonised energy system in Denmark in 2045, these analyses will work with the potential of the technology by assessing the amount of CO2 that can potentially be captured. Furthermore, the project will discuss the feasibility and compare the strategies of carbon capture through point source capture and direct air capture. Additionally, the analyses will work with an assessment of the demand for carbon, both for CCS and CCU.

Expected impact/output
The project will result in a strategy for carbon capture, highlighting the potential for the technology in terms of CO2 but also in relation to CCS and CCU. The roadmap will be consolidated into recommendations for how carbon capture can efficiently be system integrated.