Decarbonization Pathways
operational-Scale CCUS Infrastructure For Industrial decarbonization
Alberta’s Industrial Heartland (AIH) offers one of the most advanced and accessible CCUS ecosystems in the world—a critical differentiator for global energy investors seeking to scale industrial projects while meeting ESG and emissions reduction goals.
AIH is home to proven, operational-scale CCUS infrastructure, with multiple projects offering open-market access to carbon sequestration. This enables industrial developers to integrate low-carbon solutions with minimal additional capital, accelerating timelines and improving project economics.
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Plug-and-Play Access to Carbon Sequestration
The Alberta Carbon Trunk Line (ACTL) is a 240 km CO₂ pipeline in operation since 2020 and can transport up to 14.6 million tonnes per year. Operated by Wolf Midstream and currently at 10 per cent capacity, it offers open-market access, allowing new projects to connect and sequester carbon efficiently.
Designated Carbon Storage Hub
The subsurface in the AIH region is designated by the Government of Alberta for further carbon sequestration development with the potential for up to six CCUS hubs forming a scalable framework for industrial carbon storage.
Potential Future Optionality for Investors
The first phase of the Atlas Carbon Storage Hub (Shell and ATCO joint venture) is under construction and expected to be operational by 2028. After approval, its Phase 2 is anticipated to offer open-market access, creating future flexibility for industrial developers.
Proven Track Record
The Quest CCS facility, operational since 2015, has captured and stored over 1 million tonnes of CO₂ annually — demonstrating AIH’s long-standing leadership in large-scale CCUS.
Policy, Incentives & Regulatory Certainty
- Over a decade of CCUS operations in AIH provides regulatory stability and technical confidence.
- Provincial and federal emissions reduction frameworks and tax incentives support CCUS deployment, including the Investment Tax Credit (ITC) and Alberta’s Accelerated Carbon
Streamlined Regulatory Path
AIH is Alberta’s only Designated Industrial Zone, a status that provides exemptions from certain regulatory processes. This makes locating industrial projects in the region more straightforward than elsewhere in the province.