Below are some case studies that demonstrate how to perform life cycle assessments (LCAs) for carbon capture, utilization, and storage (CCUS) technologies.
- Methanol Worked Examples for the TEA and LCA Guidelines for CO2 Utilization
- This document applies the Global CO2 Initiative’s TEA and LCA guidelines to methanol production from hydrogen and captured CO2. Please note that this study is not meant to be a definitive TEA or LCA but rather a supporting document to show how the original guidelines can be applied.
- Mineralization Worked Examples for the TEA and LCA Guidelines for CO2 Utilization
- This document applies the Global CO2 Initiative’s TEA and LCA guidelines to a mineralization process that generates carbonated aggregates for use in construction. Please note that this study is not meant to be a definitive TEA or LCA but rather a supporting document to show how the original guidelines can be applied.
- Building an LCA Inventory: A Worked Example on a CO2 to Fertilizer Process
- This case study demonstrates best practices and potential issues when creating an inventory for an LCA. The process under consideration is a CO2-to-fertilizer pathway.
- Interpretation of LCA Results: A Worked Example on a CO2 to Fertilizer Process
- This case study demonstrates best practices and potential issues when interpreting LCA results. The process under consideration is a CO2-to-fertilizer pathway.