Switzerland Carbon Capture Industrial Infrastructure Development Feasibility Study with Climate Technology Outlook

Executive Viability Abstract

Feasibility analysis for a nationwide Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) industrial infrastructure project in Switzerland, focusing on hard-to-abate sectors like cement and waste-to-energy, integrated with European storage networks.

## Technical Feasibility The project leverages Swiss engineering excellence in Direct Air Capture (DAC) and point-source capture. Technical feasibility is high due to proximity of industrial clusters in the Jura and Plateau regions. Key infrastructure includes CO2 liquefaction hubs and pipeline connectivity to the northern European 'Northern Lights' project or Mediterranean storage sites. ## Market Analysis Switzerland's CO2 law and climate strategy 2050 mandate net-zero emissions. The market is driven by high carbon levies (currently ~CHF 120/tonne) and the inclusion of waste incineration plants in the emissions trading scheme. Competitors like Climeworks provide a technological moat, but industrial-scale transport remains a gap. ## Financial Projections Total estimated Capex is CHF 1.2 billion for primary pipeline networks and capture retrofits. Revenue is derived from carbon removal credits, government subsidies, and service fees from heavy industry. Break-even occurs as the carbon tax surpasses CHF 210/tonne. ## Risk Assessment Primary risks include regulatory delays in cross-border CO2 transport treaties and high initial energy costs for capture processes.