Optimization of carbon capture, utilization, and storage supply chains for the hard-to-abate industry in Türkiye

KUMCU S., ÖZYÖRÜK B., Bezzo F., d'Amore F.

International Journal of Greenhouse Gas Control, cilt.150, 2026 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus) identifier

  • Yayın Türü: Makale / Tam Makale
  • Cilt numarası: 150
  • Basım Tarihi: 2026
  • Doi Numarası: 10.1016/j.ijggc.2026.104568
  • Dergi Adı: International Journal of Greenhouse Gas Control
  • Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus, Compendex, Geobase, Greenfile, INSPEC
  • Anahtar Kelimeler: Carbon capture, utilization, and storage, Hard-to-abate industries, Mixed-integer linear programming, Pipe and railway transport, Supply chain optimization
  • Gazi Üniversitesi Adresli: Evet

Özet

Carbon dioxide plays a central role in driving climate change. Carbon capture, utilization, and storage (CCUS) has emerged as a critical mitigation option, particularly for hard-to-abate industrial sectors. This study introduces an optimization framework to evaluate the technical and economic feasibility of establishing a large-scale CO2 infrastructure for the iron and steel, cement, and refining industries in Türkiye. The framework, developed using a mixed-integer linear programming approach, seeks to minimize the overall system costs by integrating multiple capture technologies, transportation means, geological storage options, and the possibility of CO2 utilization through electro-Methanol production. The results indicate that the most economically efficient solution is achieved under a scenario which combines rail and pipeline transportation, and geological storage within national borders. For a 10% carbon reduction target, the lowest specific CO2 avoidance cost is 68.0 €/t, while for a 90% target, the cost rises to 110.2 €/t.