Canada begins construction of largest carbon capture project
Hamilton, Canada (ANTARA) - Canada is moving forward towards its net-zero emissions target with the commencement of construction on a carbon capture and storage (CCS) project that is expected to be the largest in the country, on Wednesday (9/9).
Ottawa and Alberta, alongside Enhance Energy, have held the groundbreaking ceremony for the ‘Origins’ carbon capture and storage hub near Clive, Alberta, which is projected to become the nation’s largest carbon capture facility.
In a statement, Natural Resources Canada (the Canadian Ministry of Natural Resources) noted that the hub is expected to begin operations in January 2027.
In its initial phase, the facility will store up to 1.5 million tonnes of CO2 per year, equivalent to removing more than 500,000 cars from the road annually, with capacity that can be expanded over time.
The project will connect to existing CO2 transport networks in Alberta and will initially serve industrial facilities in the province’s Industrial Heartland, supporting various sectors including oil and gas, petrochemicals, cement, and power generation, according to the statement.
According to the company, the project is an advanced development of Enhance Energy’s existing carbon capture project in Clive, which has stored more as than 9 million tonnes of CO2 since 2020 and generated economic activity worth more than 600 million dollars.
The Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, Tim Hodgson, stated that the project demonstrates how the federal government, provincial government, and industry are working together as a single ‘Team Canada’ to rebuild greatness in the country.
The project also ensures that every Canadian citizen benefits from a stronger, cleaner, and more competitive economy.
Alberta’s Minister of Energy and Minerals, Brian Jean, stated that the hub “will help ensure Alberta produces oil and gas in the most responsible way in the world, while simultaneously creating investment and jobs in rural Alberta.”
Enhance Energy Vice President, Candice Paton, said the project demonstrates that “CCS is a technology that is ready for deployment today,” capable of driving economic growth while reducing emissions.