CX-009898: Categorical Exclusion Determination

25A1455 - CO2 Capture with Enzyme Synthetic Analogue CX(s) Applied: B3.6 Date: 12/15/2009 Location(s): Connecticut Offices(s): Advanced Research Projects Agency-Energy

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December 15, 2009
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25A1455 - CO2 Capture with Enzyme Synthetic Analogue
CX(s) Applied: B3.6
Date: 12/15/2009
Location(s): Connecticut
Offices(s): Advanced Research Projects Agency-Energy

The technology is effective in removing CO2; however, the cost is prohibitively expensive, estimated to be over $100B/yr for DOE’s goal of 90% capture, and adding approximately 85% to the cost of electricity.