Carbon Management

Carbon capture, utilization and storage

Canada’s geological and technical expertise position it to lead in developing and implementing CCUS on a global scale. CCUS solutions capture carbon dioxide (CO₂) emissions directly from power plants, factories and industrial facilities. The captured CO₂ is stored underground or used in industrial processes.

Fuelled by the world’s most educated workforce, your CCUS project is primed to scale up for long-term success.

Western Canada offers extensive storage not found in many other parts of the world. Its well-developed pipeline network can be repurposed to transport CO₂ from capture sites to storage locations. 

CCUS firsts make Canada a global leader

Canadian and global companies are investing in transformative projects – shaping the future of CCUS and meeting the growing global demand for carbon credits.

CarbonCure is a Nova Scotia company whose carbon utilization technologies inject captured CO₂ into fresh concrete – reducing costs, driving profitability and meeting global demand for green building materials.

Shell Canada’s Polaris facility is set to capture approximately 650,000 tonnes of CO2  annually from the Scotford refinery and chemicals complex in Alberta, significantly reducing emissions.

Heidelberg Materials is creating the world’s first full-scale carbon capture project at its Edmonton, Alberta cement plant. The facility will capture over 1 million tonnes of CO2 annually.

Air Products is building a $1.6 billion hydrogen production and liquefication facility in Alberta that will capture 3 million tonnes of CO2  annually and produce 1,500 tonnes of hydrogen a day.

A partnership between 6 of Canada’s largest oil sands companies, Pathways Alliance is planning a carbon capture and storage network and pipeline. Once operational, other oil producers and industries seeking CO2 emissions sequestration can tap into the facility and pipeline. 

Carbon removal technologies

Carbon removal solutions are essential for a clean energy future. Canada is leading the way by advancing direct air capture (DAC) and carbon dioxide removal (CDR) technologies. DAC and CDR remove carbon dioxide present in the atmosphere and store it or use it in products. The technologies are designed to reverse the buildup of greenhouse gases that drive climate change.

Companies with bold ambitions entering the industry benefit from early-mover advantage and long-term returns in a market expected to grow quickly. Canada introduced the world’s first government-backed direct air capture (DAC) offset protocol in 2025. The protocol aligns with international standards, enhancing the credibility and market value of DAC credits.

Canadian startup Deep Sky built the world’s first cross-technology carbon removal centre in Alberta. The company is planning a facility in Manitoba that will pull carbon directly from the air and store it underground.