The CO2 captured after oxyfuel combustion at the Callide A Power Station will initially be transported by truck. The transportation of gases such as oxygen, nitrogen and CO2 by truck is already a very common practice around the world. The liquid CO2 is kept at minus 30°C, is very stable and is not a regulated waste. For larger scale, commercial projects, the most efficient way to transport CO2 is by pipeline to the geological storage site.
A detailed feasibility study was produced for the Project following years of research. This is the summary.
CO2 is used to make softdrinks, beer and some food stuffs? Vehicles carrying CO2 for these uses already share the streets of our cities.
It is estimated that it will take up to two road tankers a day to transport the liquified CO2 from Callide A to the underground storage area. In the course of a single year these trucks could carry up to 15,000 tonnes of CO2.
In Queensland, there are strict rules, procedures and guidelines relating to the safe transport of dangerous goods. Each class of dangerous goods is represented by a distinctive and specific label in the shape of a diamond.
