Skip to contentProgram: HTP North Corridor|Package: All (5)|Scenario: Baseline|Boundary: A1-A5, B, C, D reported separately|Dataset: EC3 snapshot 2026-07-14|Method: EN 17472 / TRACI 2.1
Carbon vs cost
Eight design options plotted against whole life cost, with the efficient frontier
Option space
BaselineRecommendedDominated
Circle size: capital costMarginal abatement cost
Dollars per tonne CO2e avoided, ranked
Extended maintenance interval
1,510 tCO2e avoided
-$12 per tonne
Reduced spoil haulage distance
4,380 tCO2e avoided
-$4 per tonne
Low carbon station box mix
7,740 tCO2e avoided
$18 per tonne
GGBS 30% plus optimised geometry
23,530 tCO2e avoided
$89 per tonne
GGBS 50% blend
17,170 tCO2e avoided
$141 per tonne
Electrified plant fleet
12,310 tCO2e avoided
$214 per tonne
Full package optimisation
30,300 tCO2e avoided
$310 per tonne
Program shadow carbon price is $145 per tonne. 5 of 7 measures clear that threshold.
Marginal abatement cost curve
Bar width: tonnes abated | Bar height: cost per tonne