Tangled Threads of Opportunity: a CO2 Valorisation Roadmap for Regional Decarbonisation
CONECT 2025: XVIII International Scientific Conference of Environmental and Climate Technologies: Book of Abstracts 2025
Viktorija Terjaņika, Krista Laktuka, Jeļena Pubule, Dagnija Blumberga

The study aims to develop a roadmap for effective carbon dioxide (CO2) valorisation in Latvia. The study adopts an innovative "tangle of threads" methodology, integrating multiple approaches to evaluate CO2 valorisation pathways. The work considered the entire route of CO2 valorisation and offered a roadmap for decision-makers for effective CO2 valorisation in the regions of Latvia and is based on a consecutive multi-modelling approach, combining literature review, Geographic Information Systems, Key Performance Indicator analysis method, SWOT analysis, multi-criteria decision analysis, life cycle assessment, economic analysis, system dynamic modelling and social life cycle assessment. Five key valorisation scenarios were analysed during the research, including algae ponds, food and beverage production, methanol, ethanol, and cement production. Algal biomass production and food and beverage sectors demonstrated the highest sustainability and minimal environmental impact. The research concluded that CO2 valorisation is viable for achieving Latvia’s regional decarbonization goals.


Atslēgas vārdi
Carbon Capture and Utilisation, decarbonisation, regional development, sustainability
DOI
10.7250/CONECT.2025.063
Hipersaite
https://ect-journals.rtu.lv/conect/article/view/CONECT.2025.063

Terjaņika, V., Laktuka, K., Pubule, J., Blumberga, D. Tangled Threads of Opportunity: a CO2 Valorisation Roadmap for Regional Decarbonisation. No: CONECT 2025: XVIII International Scientific Conference of Environmental and Climate Technologies: Book of Abstracts, Latvija, Riga, 14.-16. maijs, 2025. Riga: Riga Technical University, 2025, 109.-110.lpp. ISBN 978-9934-37-166-0. ISSN 2592-9704. Pieejams: doi:10.7250/CONECT.2025.063

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