Strategic Reduction Method for Energy Input and CO<sub>2</sub> Emissions: Direct Supply of Underground Seawater for Land-Based Aquaculture Systems in South Korea
This study addresses the challenges of and opportunities for achieving the ambitious greenhouse gas emissions reduction target of the fishery sector of the Republic of Korea, set at 96% by 2030. We also focus on the current status of land-based aquaculture and underground seawater resource developme...
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| description | This study addresses the challenges of and opportunities for achieving the ambitious greenhouse gas emissions reduction target of the fishery sector of the Republic of Korea, set at 96% by 2030. We also focus on the current status of land-based aquaculture and underground seawater resource development, quantitatively compare energy inputs for land-based fish cultivation, and evaluate the potential of underground seawater to reduce CO<sub>2</sub> emissions. Since 2010, 762 underground seawater boreholes have been developed, yielding a cumulative daily pumpage of 125,780 m<sup>3</sup>. Jeollanam-do was found to have the highest daily pumpage, with an annual energy requirement of 131,205,613 Mcal. Despite the fact that the energy demands for underground seawater are higher in some months, it provides a 22.6% reduction in total annual energy consumption compared to surface water. The use of underground seawater for heating or cooling resulted in a 24.1% reduction in the required input energy. However, energy requirements increase due to the relatively high surface water temperature in some regions and seasons. This study also highlights the utilization of underground seawater in heating or cooling surface water via indirect applications using geothermal heat pumps. This innovative research broadens the methods of greenhouse gas mitigation, particularly in the agriculture, livestock, and fisheries industries. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-0f6077c6e2974a68bc3bccab756702bd2025-01-10T13:17:19ZengMDPI AGEnergies1996-10732025-01-0118117710.3390/en18010177Strategic Reduction Method for Energy Input and CO<sub>2</sub> Emissions: Direct Supply of Underground Seawater for Land-Based Aquaculture Systems in South KoreaSeungyeop Baek0Byungchil Jeon1Sebong Oh2Wontak Choi3Seunggi Choi4Yonmo Sung5Institute of Marine Industry, Gyeongsang National University, Tongyeong-si 53064, Gyeongsangnam-do, Republic of KoreaGroundwater and Geological Technology Office, Korea Rural Community Corporation, Naju-si 58327, Jeollanam-do, Republic of KoreaGroundwater and Geology Department, Gyeongnam Regional Headquarter, Korea Rural Community Corporation, Tongyeong-si 53064, Gyeongsangnam-do, Republic of KoreaGraduate Program, Department of Energy and Mechanical Engineering, Gyeongsang National University, Tongyeong-si 53064, Gyeongsangnam-do, Republic of KoreaGraduate Program, Department of Energy and Mechanical Engineering, Gyeongsang National University, Tongyeong-si 53064, Gyeongsangnam-do, Republic of KoreaDepartment of Smart Energy and Mechanical Engineering, Gyeongsang National University, Tongyeong-si 53064, Gyeongdangnam-do, Republic of KoreaThis study addresses the challenges of and opportunities for achieving the ambitious greenhouse gas emissions reduction target of the fishery sector of the Republic of Korea, set at 96% by 2030. We also focus on the current status of land-based aquaculture and underground seawater resource development, quantitatively compare energy inputs for land-based fish cultivation, and evaluate the potential of underground seawater to reduce CO<sub>2</sub> emissions. Since 2010, 762 underground seawater boreholes have been developed, yielding a cumulative daily pumpage of 125,780 m<sup>3</sup>. Jeollanam-do was found to have the highest daily pumpage, with an annual energy requirement of 131,205,613 Mcal. Despite the fact that the energy demands for underground seawater are higher in some months, it provides a 22.6% reduction in total annual energy consumption compared to surface water. The use of underground seawater for heating or cooling resulted in a 24.1% reduction in the required input energy. However, energy requirements increase due to the relatively high surface water temperature in some regions and seasons. This study also highlights the utilization of underground seawater in heating or cooling surface water via indirect applications using geothermal heat pumps. This innovative research broadens the methods of greenhouse gas mitigation, particularly in the agriculture, livestock, and fisheries industries.https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/18/1/177greenhouse gas emissions mitigationland-based fish cultivationunderground seawater utilizationdaily borehole pumpage |
| spellingShingle | Seungyeop Baek Byungchil Jeon Sebong Oh Wontak Choi Seunggi Choi Yonmo Sung Strategic Reduction Method for Energy Input and CO<sub>2</sub> Emissions: Direct Supply of Underground Seawater for Land-Based Aquaculture Systems in South Korea Energies greenhouse gas emissions mitigation land-based fish cultivation underground seawater utilization daily borehole pumpage |
| title | Strategic Reduction Method for Energy Input and CO<sub>2</sub> Emissions: Direct Supply of Underground Seawater for Land-Based Aquaculture Systems in South Korea |
| title_full | Strategic Reduction Method for Energy Input and CO<sub>2</sub> Emissions: Direct Supply of Underground Seawater for Land-Based Aquaculture Systems in South Korea |
| title_fullStr | Strategic Reduction Method for Energy Input and CO<sub>2</sub> Emissions: Direct Supply of Underground Seawater for Land-Based Aquaculture Systems in South Korea |
| title_full_unstemmed | Strategic Reduction Method for Energy Input and CO<sub>2</sub> Emissions: Direct Supply of Underground Seawater for Land-Based Aquaculture Systems in South Korea |
| title_short | Strategic Reduction Method for Energy Input and CO<sub>2</sub> Emissions: Direct Supply of Underground Seawater for Land-Based Aquaculture Systems in South Korea |
| title_sort | strategic reduction method for energy input and co sub 2 sub emissions direct supply of underground seawater for land based aquaculture systems in south korea |
| topic | greenhouse gas emissions mitigation land-based fish cultivation underground seawater utilization daily borehole pumpage |
| url | https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/18/1/177 |
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