Gemma Brugera Matute and Antonio Juan Castro Molinero presents their master’s thesis

Student: Gemma Brugera Matute and Antonio Juan Castro Molinero
Main Supervisor: Per Mottram Hogström
Examiner: Per Mottram Hogström
Opponent: Hadrien Hauroy and Minas Argyros

Abstract of thesis

This master’s thesis report presents the results of the research carried out for the design
of an optimal marine logistic chain for CO2 transportation in Sweden. The effectiveness
of CO2 transport systems is related to the output of the Carbon Capture (CC) facilities,
inland feeder traffic, intermediate storage hubs and type and cost of liquefaction plants
among others.

The solution is reached by means of a mathematical model built up so that the optimal
fleet logistic can be found for an specific defined scenario, i.e., number of vessels that
compounds the fleet, sizes of the ships in terms of its cargo capacity and sailing speed.
Additionally, a cost breakdown of the mentioned logistic chain are presented in order to
identify the origin and percentage of each variable contributing to the total cost.