Evaluation of possible CO2 reservoirs in Baden-Württemberg in light of the largest industrial emitters

Baden-Württemberg, as one of the most important industrial states in Germany, has a high volume of unavoidable CO₂ emissions. These emissions may originate from the production of cement clinker, paper, and glass, as well as from waste incineration or agricultural activities. To maintain the current level of industrial performance while meeting the climate goals of the European Union and Germany, Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) could be implemented. Baden-Württemberg has the potential to store CO₂ underground, and in several cases, large-scale emitters could be directly connected to CCS facilities, avoiding the costs and energy required to transport CO₂ to the North Sea. Our study integrates the geological characterization of potential CO₂ reservoirs in Baden-Württemberg, with particular emphasis on sealing rock formations with an assessment of the available and future pipeline network that links the largest emitters to the nearest reservoirs within the state.