(Government of Alberta)

By David Opinko

$176-million being invested in emissions reduction projects in Alberta

Nov 1, 2021 | 1:39 PM

LETHBRIDGE, AB – The Alberta Government says it aims to reduce carbon emissions at the same level as eliminating emissions from the electricity used by 4.5-million homes.

They are investing up to $126-million into numerous projects through the Technology, Innovation, and Emissions Reduction (TIER) system, while the federal government’s Low Carbon Economy Leadership Fund (LCELF) will contribute another $50-million.

“Alberta continues to show leadership by using technology in practical ways to reduce emissions and combat climate change. These investments will help us grow our economy and pave the way to an even brighter future for all Albertans by building on Alberta’s strong foundation as a responsible and innovative energy leader,” says Premier Jason Kenney.

The province estimates that these initiatives will support around 5,600 jobs and inject $2-billion into Alberta’s economy.

“These investments are unlocking innovation and mobilizing private spending to create economic opportunities and improve environmental performance,” says Steve MacDonald, CEO of Emissions Reduction Alberta. “They build on Alberta’s strengths across sectors and turn emission reduction ambitions into action.”

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The funded projects include ones that would lower carbon industrial processes, cleaner oil and gas, and low-emitting electricity.

The full list can be found below:

Oil and gas

H2nanO Incorporated
Sunlight Powered GHG Treatment for Oil Sands Tailings Pond
Project value: $6,600,000 | ERA commitment: $3,300,000

ConocoPhillips Canada
Surmont Steam-Additives Pilot
Project value: $28,200,000 | ERA commitment: $7,400,000

Canadian Natural Resources Limited
In-pit Extraction Process Demonstration
Project value: $99,700,000 | ERA commitment: $15,000,000

Suncor Energy Inc.
Suncor PURE Demonstration Facility
Project value: $52,500,000 | ERA commitment: $15,000,000

Linde Canada
LNG Low Carbon Fuels Demonstration Project
Project value: $37,500,000 | ERA commitment: $14,900,000

Low carbon energy
Canadian Pacific Railway Company
CP Hydrogen Locomotive Program
Project value: $33,200,000 | ERA commitment: $15,000,000

Elemental Energy Renewables Inc.
Chappice Lake Solar Storage
Project value: $40,300,000 | ERA commitment: $10,000,000

Air Products Canada Ltd
New Edmonton Blue Hydrogen Hub
Project value: $1,269,000,000 | ERA commitment: $15,000,000

City of Edmonton
Alberta Zero Emissions Hydrogen Transit (AZEHT)
Project value: $9,900,000 | ERA commitment: $4,600,000

Turning Point Generation
Canyon Creek Pumped Hydro Energy Storage Project
Project value: $200,000,000 | ERA commitment: $15,000,000

ATCO Electric
Northern Alberta Community Diesel Reduction
Project value: $5,400,000 | ERA commitment: $2,500,000

Bioindustry and waste-to-value
Mercer Peace River Pulp Ltd.
MPR Fibre Procurement Project
Project value: $75,100,000 | ERA commitment: $7,500,000

Calgary Aggregate Recycling Inc.
Calgary Aggregate Recycling Soil Reuse Facility Expansion
Project value: $17,600,000 | ERA commitment: $8,800,000

Lehigh Hanson Materials Limited
Lehigh Edmonton Alternative Low Carbon Fuel Project
Project value: $23,400,000 | ERA commitment: $11,700,000

Lafarge Canada Inc.
Landfill Fly Ash Beneficiation
Project value: $48,700,000 | ERA commitment: $15,000,000

Capital Power Corporation
Genesee Carbon Conversion Centre (Phase 1)
ERA commitment: $15,000,000