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Construction begins on Canada's largest carbon capture project in Alberta
The Canadian government, Alberta and Enhance Energy have begun construction of the Origins project near Clive, which is expected to become the country's largest carbon capture and storage facility. The facility is planned to begin operations in January 2027 and store up to 1.5 million tonnes of carbon dioxide annually in its first phase.
Construction has begun in Alberta on the Origins carbon capture and storage project, which is expected to contribute to Canada's net-zero emissions targets. The facility, to be built near Clive, is expected to become the country's largest facility of its kind once completed.
The project is being carried out by the federal and Alberta governments together with Enhance Energy. Origins is planned to begin operations in January 2027.
Up to 1.5 million tonnes to be stored annually in the first phase
Origins is expected to store up to 1.5 million tonnes of carbon dioxide annually in its first phase. This capacity is expected to deliver emissions reductions equivalent to removing more than 500,000 vehicles from the roads each year.
The facility will be connected to Alberta's existing carbon dioxide transportation network. In its first phase, the project is planned to serve oil and natural gas, petrochemical, cement and power-generation facilities in the province's Industrial Heartland.
Enhance Energy's existing facility has stored more than 9 million tonnes
Origins is being built on top of Enhance Energy's existing carbon capture project in Clive. The company said the facility had stored more than 9 million tonnes of carbon dioxide since 2020 and generated more than 600 million dollars in economic activity.
Energy and Natural Resources Minister Tim Hodgson said the federal and provincial governments were working with industry to develop major projects across Canada. Hodgson said this cooperation supported the goal of building a stronger, cleaner and more competitive economy.
Alberta Energy and Minerals Minister Brian Jean said the facility would make the province's oil and natural gas production more environmentally responsible. Jean also said the project would create investment and jobs in rural Alberta.
Enhance Energy Vice President Candice Paton said carbon capture and storage was a technology available today that could deliver economic growth and emissions reductions at the same time.
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