The CO2 Utilisation Roadmap aims to help industry adopt carbon capture and utilisation (CCU) technologies that reduce emissions.
CSIRO released the roadmap, outlining cost-effective ways for industry to adopt CCU. It details how CCU can help reduce emissions in hard-to-abate sectors such as:
- cement
- steel
- plastics
- transport.
CCU is the process of capturing carbon dioxide (CO2) and recycling it for further use. The CO2 can be used in commercial products and building materials.
The roadmap identifies 4 areas where CCU could make a significant impact:
- direct use of CO2 in the food and beverage industry
- mineral carbonation
- conversion of CO2 into chemicals and fuels
- biological conversion of CO2.
The roadmap considers the advantages and barriers to scaling-up CCU in Australia. It draws on extensive national and international consultation and analysis.
Read the CO2 Utilisation Roadmap on the CSIRO website.
Our department supported the development of the roadmap.
