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How do country-specific R&D environments affect CCUS research performance and efficiency? From the perspective of
1R&D Policy Department, Policy & Planning Division, Korea Institute of Geoscience and Mineral Resources (KIGAM), 124, Gwahak-ro, Yuseong-gu, Daejeon, 34132, Republic of Korea.
Environmental Science and Pollution Research International
|February 22, 2023
Summary
Carbon Capture, Utilization, and Storage (CCUS) technology shows promise for carbon neutrality. However, R&D efficiency varies by country, with manufacturing-heavy nations and those prioritizing R&D outcomes facing diffusion challenges.
Area of Science:
- Environmental Science
- Technology Innovation
- Energy Policy
Background:
- Global climate crisis necessitates aggressive carbon emission reduction targets.
- Existing carbon reduction technologies face challenges in meeting ambitious targets.
- Carbon Capture, Utilization, and Storage (CCUS) emerges as a promising technology for direct CO2 removal and carbon neutrality.
Purpose of the Study:
- To analyze the efficiency of CCUS technology knowledge diffusion and application.
- To evaluate the impact of country-specific R&D environments on CCUS technology adoption.
- To provide insights for developing effective national R&D strategies for greenhouse gas reduction.
Main Methods:
- Utilized a two-stage network Data Envelopment Analysis (DEA).
- Analyzed efficiency across knowledge diffusion and application stages of CCUS.
- Correlated CCUS efficiency with national innovation, manufacturing dependence, and fossil fuel reliance.
Main Results:
- Countries with high innovation standards focused on R&D output, showing lower diffusion/application efficiency.
- Manufacturing-dependent nations exhibited lower research outcome diffusion due to policy enforcement challenges.
- Fossil fuel-dependent countries actively promoted CCUS, driving R&D outcome diffusion and application.
Conclusions:
- CCUS technology's R&D efficiency is distinct from quantitative output analysis.
- National R&D strategies must consider innovation focus, manufacturing base, and energy reliance for effective CCUS deployment.
- Tailored strategies are crucial for optimizing CCUS technology diffusion and application to meet climate goals.
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