New tool ‘Map-it CCU’ assists organisations in selecting suitable carbon capture technology

Companies and institutions are increasingly focusing on CO₂ capture in order to achieve our climate targets. However, it is very difficult for a company to assess which technology is the most effective and cost-efficient. By entering a few technical details – such as the concentration, temperature and pressure of the CO₂ stream – Map-it CCU displays an overview of all available technologies, ranked according to suitability.

Each technology is explained in a concise fact sheet, which includes the most important specifications and an indicative cost estimate. In addition to capture techniques, Map-it CCU also provides information about CO₂ purification, conditioning and various routes for CO₂ conversion.   

This gives users a complete picture of the possibilities for CO₂ management. The tool does not offer binding advice, but it does provide a practical starting point: organisations can quickly see which solutions offer the best chance of a good result and are therefore worth investigating further. 

Miet Van Dael, researcher at VITO, coordinator of this VLAIO intercluster COOCK+ project:

‘With Map-it CCU, we want to remove a barrier for organisations that want to work on carbon capture but don't know where to start. The tool helps them make an initial selection, after which more detailed choices can be made more easily.’ 

In addition to the decision tool, a series of online learning programmes are available that provide a broader context for some common CO₂ capture technologies. These learning programmes are accessible to everyone free of charge via the CAPTURE Academy. 

The launch of the Map-it CCU tool marks an important step towards making knowledge about carbon capture and utilisation more accessible to a wide range of companies and institutions. 

What is the Map-it CCU project? 

The Map-it CCU project is a VLAIO intercluster COOCK+ project, supported by the spearhead clusters Catalisti and FLUX50. The project took shape within the CAPTURE community. Under the coordination of VITO, four scientifically excellent knowledge institutions and CAPTURE partners, Ghent University, the University of Antwerp, VUB and VITO, together with Smart Delta Resources Flanders, worked on the development of this support tool for Flemish industry and beyond. 

More information? Map-it CCU Project