Resources

Changes to Alberta’s Draft Quantification Protocol for CO2 Capture and Permanent Geologic Sequestration

On November 2, 2024, the Government of Alberta released the Draft Protocol for CO2 Capture and Permanent Geologic Sequestration (draft protocol) for public comment. The changes to the draft protocol  represent the collaborative approach of Alberta Environment and Protected Areas to continually improve the functionality of Alberta’s Emission Offset System in regard to CCS development and deployment.

We encourage all parties that may be impacted to provide feedback on the draft protocol. The comment period closes Monday, December 2 at 5:00 pm MST with comments to be submitted using this comments table and sent by email to epa.ghg@gov.ab.ca. [November 2024]

Lessons Learned from 11 Industrial CCS FEED Studies

The International CCS Knowledge Centre and Emissions Reduction Alberta (ERA) have launched the Lessons Learned report from the Carbon Capture Kickstart (CCK) program. Since 2022, the CCK program has set new standards for carbon capture in Canada, supporting eleven FEED studies across sectors like oil & gas, cement, power, and forestry. This report captures technical and economic insights to guide projects toward Final Investment Decisions and operational readiness by 2030. Key areas covered include site considerations, energy needs, and CO₂ transport. [October 2024]

Getting to Final Investment Decisions for Carbon Capture and Storage Projects

The International CCS Knowledge Centre has launched the Getting to FID Report! 

Funded by the Government of Alberta and developed with insights from Emission Reductions Alberta's Getting to FID Executive Series, this report serves as a comprehensive guide for understanding the critical elements to consider before making final investment decisions for CCS projects. 

Click here to view report. [October 2024]                             

LEAD. CARE. ADAPT. | TAKE 10 — [A VIDEO SERIES]

A video series of five 10-minute discussion segments explaining how sustainability experts are choosing to lead, care and adapt through COVID-19 and beyond.

CCS: Bridge to a Cleaner Energy Future

Created to engage the global community in a conversation about the vital role carbon capture and storage (CCS) must play in mitigating climate change. 

Video Tour BD3 CCS Facility

This video provides an overview of SaskPower's BD3 CCS Facility. (It includes Chinese subtitles.) Video courtesy of SaskPower.

International CCS Knowledge Centre Brochure

We Help Bring CCS Projects to Life - International CCS Knowledge Centre brochure. [2023]

Standards and guidelines for carbon capture, utilization and storage

Standards and Guidelines for Carbon Capture, Utilization and Storage. CSA Group. [2023]

CO2 Emissions Greatly Reduced with CCS . . .

CO₂ emissions are significantly reduced with large-scale CCS, which is further reduced with 2^nd generation CCS, and shows negative emissions with BECCS. International CCS Knowledge Centre [2021].

Amine-based Carbon Capture Secondary Emissions – A Study of the Regulatory Landscape

This paper provides insight into the present status of environmental and regulatory requirements for potential secondary emissions produced by amine-based CCS systems. The paper reviews the path to permitting secondary emissions taken by two major CCS projects in development: the Humber Zero project in the United Kingdom (UK) and Project Tundra in the United States of America (USA) with a focus on nitrosamines. [November 2024]

Derates and Outages Analysis . . .

Derates and Outages Analysis - A Diagnostic Tool for Performance Monitoring of SaskPower’s Boundary Dam Unit 3 Carbon Capture Facility. International CCS Knowledge Centre [2021].

A Feasibility Study of Full Scale, Post . . .

A Feasibility Study of Full Scale, Post Combustion, Amine Based, CO₂ Capture Retrofit Application in the Cement Manufacturing Sector at the Lehigh Hanson Materials Limited Facility. International CCS Knowledge Centre [2021].

Derate Analysis for SaskPower’s . . .

Derate Analysis for SaskPower’s Boundary Dam Unit 3 During the First Four Years of Operation. IEAGHG PCCC-5. International CCS Knowledge Centre. [2019] 

Reliability Improvements of . . .

Reliability Improvements of SaskPower’s BD3 Capture Facility Through Operational and Process Design Changes: Experiencing the First Four Years of Operations. IEAGHG PCCC-5. International CCS Knowledge Centre. [2019]

Performance Enhancing Benefits . . .

Performance Enhancing Benefits of Applying Redundancy and On-line Serviceability to Key Equipment at SaskPower’s BD3 Capture Plant.
IEAGHG PCCC-5. International CCS Knowledge Centre. [2019]