Die Bedeutung von Carbon Management in einem klima-neutralen Nordrhein-Westfalen

The document outlines the role of carbon management in North Rhine-Westphalia's transition to climate neutrality by 2045, highlighting that industrial point sources will still emit 7 million tonnes of unavoidable CO2 even with all technical measures except CCS. It identifies two key carbon management clusters—the Rhine Cluster and the Westfalen Cluster—and emphasizes the need for CO2 transport infrastructure and storage sites, potentially in the Netherlands (Porthos) or Norway (Northern Lights). The state government's strategy includes reducing CO2 intensity, developing CO2-free technologies, sustainable CO2 use, and public discourse.

• A study by the Wuppertal Institute indicates that industrial point sources in North Rhine-Westphalia would still emit 7 million tonnes of unavoidable CO2 in 2045, even if all technically feasible measures excluding Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) are implemented.
• The use of biomass for process steam and high-temperature heat could increase total CO2 emissions in North Rhine-Westphalia to 35 million tonnes by 2045, though combining biomass with Carbon Capture and Storage (BECCS) could generate negative emissions.
• Of the 50 identified CO2 point sources in North Rhine-Westphalia, 30 could be connected to Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS), which would avoid 97% of industrial sector emissions.
• Two primary carbon management clusters have been identified: the Rhine Cluster, consisting mainly of chemical refineries and the steel and lime industries, and the Westfalen Cluster, primarily comprising cement and lime industry plants.
• The availability of CO2 storage sites is a critical factor; the Wuppertal Institute examined options in the Netherlands (Porthos) and Norway (Northern Lights), though domestic or adjacent storage would facilitate emission reductions.

APA

Clean Air Task Force (n.d.). Die Bedeutung von Carbon Management in einem klima-neutralen Nordrhein-Westfalen. https://cdn.catf.us/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/19143238/Die-Bedeutung-von-Carbon-Management-in-einem-klima-neutralen-Nordrhein-Westfalen.pdf

Chicago

Clean Air Task Force. Die Bedeutung von Carbon Management in einem klima-neutralen Nordrhein-Westfalen. n.d. https://cdn.catf.us/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/19143238/Die-Bedeutung-von-Carbon-Management-in-einem-klima-neutralen-Nordrhein-Westfalen.pdf.

Wikipedia

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BibTeX

@techreport{cleanairtaskforcenddie, author = {{Clean Air Task Force}}, title = {{Die Bedeutung von Carbon Management in einem klima-neutralen Nordrhein-Westfalen}}, institution = {Clean Air Task Force}, url = {https://cdn.catf.us/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/19143238/Die-Bedeutung-von-Carbon-Management-in-einem-klima-neutralen-Nordrhein-Westfalen.pdf}, urldate = {2026-10-23}, note = {Indexed by Climate Insights Directory} }