As the global community commits to achieving net-zero carbon emissions, innovative strategies such as Direct Air Capture (DAC) are gaining prominence. DAC, a key carbon dioxide removal (CDR) technology, is energy intensive and requires large amounts of heat and electricity. To ensure net negative emissions from DAC are achieved and to maximize CDR potential, it is important to ensure that low carbon sources of heat, such as geothermal and waste heat energy as well as renewable electricity are utilized to the extent possible. This article explores the techno-economics of harnessing waste heat from the refining and petrochemical sectors in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) to power DAC, contributing to negative emissions and allowing for carbon offsetting on sites.
Principal Fellow- Climate & Sustainability
Naser is leading research on carbon dioxide removals (CDRs), bioenergy, and carbon capture, utilization, and storage. He holds a BSc…
Naser is leading research on carbon dioxide removals (CDRs), bioenergy, and carbon capture, utilization, and storage. He holds a BSc in Chemical Engineering and a Ph.D. in Energy and Environmental Engineering, and he has 20 years of experience in the U.K. in both academia and consultancy. His main interests are industrial decarbonization, technology innovation, and policy modelling. In the U.K., Naser led the conceptualization of the U.K. government-funded BIOCCUS system, a community-scale biomass pyrolysis-based cogeneration technology with biochar production and CCUS. His current research interests are understanding the challenges and requirements for integrating CDR within industrial processes and assessing the opportunities for carbon utilization in industry in Saudi Arabia as part of the Circular Carbon Economy.
Expertise
- Carbon Dioxide Removals
- Industrial Decarbonization
- Bioenergy
- CCUS
Publications See all Naser Odeh’s publications
The Potential Role of Seasonal Pumped Hydropower Storage in Decarbonizing the Power Sector in Saudi Arabia
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16th January 2025Roadmap for Carbon Capture, Utilization, and Storage (CCUS) in Saudi Arabia Insights From Stakeholder Engagement and Expert Survey
As the global community commits to achieving net-zero carbon emissions, innovative strategies such as Direct…
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