Odeh et al. (2025): Applying multi-criteria decision analysis in the assessment of carbon dioxide removal technologies for Saudi Arabia
Naser Odeh, Julian David Hunt, Mohamad Hejazi, Yoshihide Wada, IN: Energy Policy, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.enpol.2025.114698
This paper investigates the potential application of various carbon dioxide removal strategies within Saudi Arabia. It evaluates both traditional and innovative carbon dioxide removal solutions using a multi-criteria decision analysis approach. The study defines performance, economic, and environmental criteria, including factors such as technology readiness, CO₂ permanence, costs, environmental impacts, and socio-economic co-benefits. Furthermore, it examines the policy and regulatory environment, as well as the feasibility and preparedness for monitoring, reporting, verification, and certification of different carbon dioxide removals.