Alberta government announces new technology to power province’s energy future

“Alberta was built by and continues to be built by innovators,” adds Brian Jean, Minister of Energy and Minerals. “It is because of these efforts we are the economic engine of Canada and global demand continues to grow for our responsibly produced energy.”

The government says these six projects span the province’s energy sector and economy. For example, with provincial funding, officials say Suffield will test a new technology that makes carbon capture pipelines even more secure, while a first-of-its-kind technology will turn farm waste from cattle into natural gas in Coaldale.

“These investments reflect the momentum of clean technology innovation across Alberta, from renewable natural gas and methane reduction in agriculture to carbon capture, safer pipeline infrastructure and more efficient resource recovery,” shares Justin Riemer, CEO, Emissions Reduction Alberta. “These projects show how Alberta-made innovation is delivering real environmental results and economic opportunity across the province.”

In Calgary, the province says new technology will help companies get more energy out of existing wells, keeping energy affordable and supporting jobs. In Yellowhead County, the government says another project will reduce emissions from natural gas operations, improving air quality and helping Alberta stay competitive as global markets demand responsibly produced energy.

In Leduc, provincial officials say advanced cleanup technology will restore old oil and gas sites so the land can be used again, while a project in Edmonton aims to help cattle produce less methane, lowering agricultural emissions and keeping Alberta’s food sector competitive.

“With this funding from the Government of Alberta, we will move the needle on a truly in-situ remediation technology to remove hydrocarbons and salts from soils that are impacted by industrial operations,” explains Anne Benneker, associate professor, Schulich School of Engineering, University of Calgary. “This technology allows for remediation of thousands of orphan well sites across Alberta and beyond.”

“We are thrilled to be receiving support from the Government of Alberta through Emissions Reduction Alberta,” exclaims Phillip Abrary, CEO and chairman, Taurus Canada Renewable Natural Gas Corp. “With this support and our capital commitment, we can proceed with a first-of-its-kind fully integrated renewable energy and carbon capture and sequestration project in the heart of Alberta’s cattle farming region in partnership with Kasko Cattle and KCL Cattle companies. This will pave the way for establishing a globally leading region in renewable energy and sustainable farming practices.”

Together, the government says these projects will improve how Alberta’s energy and agri-food sectors perform and stay competitive, helping the province double energy production by 2035 while continuing to lead in innovation, technology and responsible development.

Alberta government quick facts

• Investments range from $625,000 to $12 million per project. 
• A complete list of projects is available on Emissions Reduction Alberta’s website.
• The projects will create about 1,000 jobs and add almost $167 million to Alberta’s economy by 2027.
• The projects are estimated to reduce 260,000 tonnes of emissions by 2030.