Bioenergy with carbon capture and storage (BECCS) potential in jet fuel production from forestry residues: A combined Techno-Economic and Life Cycle Assessment approach

In this study, the economic and environmental feasibility of a process configuration based on Bioenergy Carbon Capture Storage (BECCS) concept is assessed. The research analyses production jet fuel from forestry residues-derived syngas via Fischer-Tropsch (FT) technology. Further, CO2 removed in cleaning section not released to environment, instead it permanently sequestrated. produced Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) has potential achieve negative emissions. present one-of-a-kind study for within BECCS concept. been modelled Aspen Plus Matlab software obtain detailed realistic mass energy balances. Based these balances, technical, parameters have calculated. plant that treats 20 dry-t/h forest residues, 1.91 t/h are produced, while 11.26 stored. inclusion CCS chain biorefinery increase minimum selling price 3.03 £/kg 3.27 £/kg. LCA results global warming show favourable reduction case, which emissions −121.83 gCO2eq/MJ achieved, without case exhibits GHG equal 15.51 gCO2eq/MJ; both cases, multi-functionality faced with an allocation approach. It is, then, evident significant advantages configuration. Nevertheless, financial can only be attained through implementation existing policy schemes formulation new strategies would reward application UK’s “Renewable Transport Obligation” hypothetical scheme rewards emissions, breaks-even Minimum Jet Selling Price (MJSP) at 1.49 certificate carbon 0.20 £/certificate 246.64 £/tonne CO2.