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Marine carbon dioxide removal by alkalinization should no longer be overlooked

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Kowalczyk,  Katarzyna Anna
Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research;
Submitting Corresponding Author, Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research;

Amann,  Thorben
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Strefler,  Jessica
Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research;

Vorrath,  Maria-Elena
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Hartmann,  Jens
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De Marco,  Serena
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Renforth,  Phil
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Foteinis,  Spyros
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Kriegler,  Elmar
Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research;

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Kowalczyk, K. A., Amann, T., Strefler, J., Vorrath, M.-E., Hartmann, J., De Marco, S., Renforth, P., Foteinis, S., Kriegler, E. (2024): Marine carbon dioxide removal by alkalinization should no longer be overlooked. - Environmental Research Letters, 19, 7, 074033.
https://doi.org/10.1088/1748-9326/ad5192


Cite as: https://publications.pik-potsdam.de/pubman/item/item_30363
Abstract
To achieve the Paris climate target, deep emissions reductions have to be complemented with carbon dioxide removal (CDR). However, a portfolio of CDR options is necessary to reduce risks and potential negative side effects. Despite a large theoretical potential, ocean-based CDR such as ocean alkalinity enhancement (OAE) has been omitted in climate change mitigation scenarios so far. In this study, we provide a techno-economic assessment of large-scale OAE using hydrated lime ('ocean liming'). We address key uncertainties that determine the overall cost of ocean liming (OL) such as the CO2 uptake efficiency per unit of material, distribution strategies avoiding carbonate precipitation which would compromise efficiency, and technology availability (e.g., solar calciners). We find that at economic costs of 130–295 $/tCO2 net-removed, ocean liming could be a competitive CDR option which could make a significant contribution towards the Paris climate target. As the techno-economic assessment identified no showstoppers, we argue for more research on ecosystem impacts, governance, monitoring, reporting, and verification, and technology development and assessment to determine whether ocean liming and other OAE should be considered as part of a broader CDR portfolio.