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 Assessment Of Techno-Economic Feasibility Of Carbon Capture And Storage (CCS) On Aluminium Potlines

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2025

Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) technology could be a key pillar in achieving full decarbonisation of aluminium smelting, according to a new report from AFRY commissioned by the International Aluminium Institute (IAI).

The comprehensive study, which examines the technical and economic feasibility of retrofitting CCS technology to existing aluminium potlines, finds that whilst CCS is technically viable, significant policy support and the broadening of carbon pricing will be essential to make it economically attractive.

Infographic with four icons explaining CCS benefits: smelter decarbonisation, carbon pricing, higher CO₂ capture efficiency, and site-specific opportunities, as highlighted in the AFRY report on carbon capture.

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Assessment of techno-economic feasibility of Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) on aluminium potlines

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