Alberta invests $28M in emission-cutting energy efficiency projects
The Alberta government announced a $28 million investment in technologies aimed at increasing energy production while minimizing environmental impact.
Author: Cosmin Dzsurdzsa
The Alberta government announced a $28 million investment in technologies aimed at increasing energy production while minimizing environmental impact.
According to a government press release, funding will support six projects across the province, spanning energy, agriculture, and environmental cleanup initiatives.
The projects, backed through the industry-funded TIER program and Emissions Reduction Alberta’s Industrial Transformation Challenge, include technologies to secure carbon capture pipelines, convert agricultural waste into energy, restore old oil and gas sites, and reduce methane emissions from cattle operations.
“Alberta can grow its energy output while protecting the environment,” said Grant Hunter, Minister of Environment and Protected Areas. “These projects show that Alberta-made innovation can meet global energy demand while keeping emissions low and industries competitive.”
Brian Jean, Minister of Energy and Minerals, emphasized the province’s long history of innovation: “Our economy continues to thrive because Albertans are leaders in technology and energy. Global demand for responsibly produced energy continues to rise.”
Specific projects funded across Alberta include testing enhanced security measures for carbon capture pipelines in Suffield. Another project involves converting cattle farm waste into natural gas through a first-of-its-kind technology in Coaldale. Funding will also support improving energy output from existing wells to maintain affordable energy and support jobs in Calgary.
Additionally, a project aims at cutting emissions from natural gas operations to improve air quality in Yellowhead County. Advanced cleanup methods will be deployed to restore land affected by industrial operations in Leduc. Finally, a project in Edmonton focuses on reducing methane emissions from cattle, enhancing sustainability in Alberta’s agri-food sector.
“These investments are driving clean technology momentum across Alberta, from renewable natural gas to safer pipelines and land restoration,” said Justin Riemer, CEO of Emissions Reduction Alberta.
The funding is expected to generate roughly 1,000 jobs and contribute nearly $167 million to Alberta’s economy by 2027, while reducing emissions by an estimated 260,000 tonnes by 2030.
Anne Benneker, associate professor at the University of Calgary, highlighted the importance of the remediation technology in Leduc, which could clean thousands of orphan well sites. Phillip Abrary, CEO of Taurus Canada Renewable Natural Gas Corp., said the Coaldale project will position Alberta as a global leader in renewable energy and sustainable farming.