Comparative Analysis
Capture pathway costs vs energy consumption
Updated: Oct 2025
Source: IEA, Carbon180, company filings
Source: IEA, Carbon180, company filings
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Benchmark Table
Capture pathway snapshot
| Pathway | TRL | Cost (USD/t) | Energy (GJ/t) | Top developer | Deployment focus |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DAC (solid sorbent) | TRL 7 | $320–450 | 6.4 | Climeworks | Iceland, US Southwest |
| BECCS (ethanol) | TRL 8 | $90–130 | 2.3 | ADM | US Midwest |
| Point source (cement) | TRL 9 | $80–110 | 3.6 | Heidelberg Materials | EU, Canada |
| Mineralization (mine tailings) | TRL 6 | $140–220 | 1.8 | Carbin Minerals | Canada, Australia |