About Map-it CCU
GOAL OF THE DECISION SUPPORT FRAMEWORK
This decision support tool is designed to help organizations identify and shortlist suitable carbon capture technologies through a simple, user-friendly questionnaire. By inputting basic technical parameters of the CO₂ stream—such as concentration, temperature, and pressure—the tool ranks available technologies based on how well they match the provided specifications.
Technologies that align more closely with the input criteria are ranked higher, with ties resolved alphabetically. While the tool does not prescribe any specific technology as the optimal choice, it offers a practical starting point: in cases where time or resources are limited, it may be advisable to first explore the higher-ranked options.
To support further evaluation, each technology is accompanied by an informative factsheet containing a description, key technical specifications, and an indicative cost range. In addition to capture technologies, the tool also includes factsheets on CO₂ purification and conditioning technologies, as well as a selection of reports on CO₂ conversion pathways. These resources collectively assist organizations in making more informed and context-specific decisions about CO₂ management.
We present economic data and CO₂ cost estimates from various references, keeping each source’s original assumptions to ensure transparency and traceability. To support harmonization and allow users to apply their own assumptions, we created a simple ‘Cost Calculator’ in Excel. This file enables users to combine data from the tool with custom inputs to recalculate CO₂ costs, making the information adaptable for different scenarios or policy needs. The cost calculator is available under ‘documents’.
If you would like to provide feedback or have your CO₂ capture technology included in the tool, you can fill in the feedback form and reach out to us. A template to submit the necessary information about your technology is available under the 'Documents' tab. This template helps ensure consistent data collection and allows us to evaluate and potentially integrate your contribution into the tool.
For users interested in deepening their understanding of carbon capture and related technologies, additional educational resources are available through the CAPTURE Academy. The Academy offers a series of Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) that provide in-depth, accessible content covering various CO₂ capture, purification, conditioning, and conversion technologies. These courses serve as a valuable supplement to the decision support tool, enabling users to build the knowledge needed for effective evaluation and implementation of carbon management solutions.
MAP-IT CCU PROJECT
The Map-it CCU project is a VLAIO intercluster COOCK project, supported by the spearhead clusters Catalisti and FLUX50. The project was shaped within the CAPTURE community, with a blueprint based on current and future needs of Flemish companies: They require access to a structured overview and selection of feasible Carbon Capture and Utlization technologies and value chains for their sustainability roadmaps and pursuit of becoming CO2 neutral. Under the coordination of VITO and in collaboration with four scientific-excellent partners (CAPTURE, UGent, UA, and VUB), such a supportive tool for the Flemish industry and beyond was developed. Map-it CCU focuses on Carbon Capture, Utilization and Storage (CCUS), as a feasible strategy to reduce the CO2 footprint of industrial activities, complementary to alternative sustainability strategies, such as electrification and the use of renewable raw materials. The overall ambition of Map-it CCU is to create impact in several sectors via multi-stakeholder value chain exploration. Its distinctive approach goes beyond evaluating CCU technologies in isolation, instead examining various scenarios across the entire value chain. By assessing the technology’s role and impact within different value chains, Map-it CCU provides a holistic, system-wide perspective that supports informed decision-making and maximizes transformative potential. For this, knowledge on CCUS technologies and value chains should be collected, centralized, translated and disseminated in a structured way. This is done via training activities, Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) and workshops. These activities were set in motion in January 2024 and were finalized June 2025.
PARTNERS
The Map-it CCU project is coordinated by VITO in close collaboration with our partners from CAPTURE, Ghent University, Antwerp University, VUB, Smart Delta Resources and supported by spearhead clusters Catalisti and Flux50.
CONTACT
miet.vandael@vito.be
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
This decision support framework was prepared as part of the MAP-IT CCU project funded by VLAIO (grant no. HBC.2023.0544).