International Journal of Greenhouse Gas Control 2018-03-19

Analysis of the contribution of CCS to achieve the objectives of Mexico to reduce GHG emissions

David Castrejón, Alan M. Zavala, Jesús A. Flores, Marco Polo Flores, Diana Barrón

Index: 10.1016/j.ijggc.2018.02.019

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Abstract

Mexico has a strong commitment to reduce its greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. The electrical and the industrial sectors have been the second and third largest contributors to GHG emissions–excluding fugitive emissions-. This paper analyzes the potential contributions of Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) systems on the electrical sector, as well as the participation of the cement, metal and chemical industries. This study was carried out using a computational mathematical model, the MEM70, which is a partial equilibrium model that represents the Mexican energy system. It was found that, even considering energy efficiency measures, a high penetration of electric vehicles and the electrical sector with high participation of low carbon emission technologies such as renewable and nuclear sources. Further, it is necessary to implement CCS to achieve the goal for reducing national greenhouse gas emissions.

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