Canada Breaks Ground on Nation's Largest Carbon Capture Project
Canada is taking a significant step towards achieving its net-zero emissions goals with the launch of construction on what will become the country's largest carbon capture and storage (CCS) project.
The Origins carbon capture and storage hub, located near Clive, Alberta, will be the nation's largest CCS facility when it begins operations in January 2027. The hub will store up to 1.5 million tons of CO2 annually, equivalent to removing more than 500,000 cars from the road each year.
The project is a joint effort between Ottawa and Alberta governments and Enhance Energy, which has already seen success with its existing carbon capture project in Clive. This new hub will connect to Alberta's existing CO2 transportation network and serve industrial facilities in the province's Industrial Heartland, supporting sectors including oil and gas, petrochemicals, cement, and power generation.
Economic benefits are expected from this project, with Enhance Energy's existing carbon capture project having generated over $600 million in economic activity since 2020. This new initiative is part of Canada's efforts to build a stronger, cleaner, and more competitive economy.