Operators in a Conflicting Situation – Energy Supply Versus CO2 Capture
Since the energy provided by combustion at German waste incineration plants is used to supply electricity or district heating, amine scrubbing for CO2 capture reduces the electricity and heat output provided by the plant.
by Professor Dr.-Ing. Rudi Karpf
In addition, the question arises as to what to do with the captured CO2. There is currently no infrastructure for the transport routes, regardless of whether CO2 recovery/use (CCU) or storage (CCS) is being pursued. In addition to the aspects already outlined, the space available at many waste incineration plant locations also plays a decisive role in considering CO2-neutral or CO2-free operation. Waste incinerators, whose original task is the safe and environmentally friendly recycling/disposal of waste, are operating in this area of tension.
published: , 1|2025
Keywords: Energy Recovery, Resource management, Germany
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