Session 17. Oral Presentation for: Enabling CO2 transport from local carbon capture sources for permanent storage purposes through the use of trucks as virtual pipelines

Presented on 28 May 2025: Session 17 Due to the demanding functional requirements for the transportation of carbon dioxide (CO2), the feasibility of permanent carbon storage processes typically requires the construction of extensive pipeline infrastructure between carbon capture sources and carbon storage facilities. This paper identifies the opportunity for CO2 transportation utilising road train trucks operating as virtual pipelines for permanent CO2 storage purposes in Australia. It explores the potential for increasing the economic viability of permanent storage for local industrial capture sources by reducing the transportation infrastructure capital and operational expenditure requirements, as compared to pipeline facilities. CO2 transportation by truck also creates additional possible source streams for carbon storage facilities to increase import and permanent storage volumes. The paper proposes an operational strategy for carbon storage facilities to utilise trucks for CO2 transport between local carbon capture facilities and permanent carbon storage facilities and includes assessments of the technology requirements for CO2-qualified trucks, as well as the requisite supporting infrastructure requirements for effective CO2 transportation, including loading and unloading systems, metering, and safety and control systems. To access the Oral Presentation click the link below. To read the full paper click here