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CALGARY — It isn’t just Alberta looking at carbon sequestration, as new research highlights growing interest in storing emissions across other parts of the country.
A new atlas mapping carbon storage opportunities in Eastern Canada is set to be released April 28, identifying potential sites in Quebec and Atlantic Canada for carbon capture and storage projects.
The study, led by Canadian Discovery Ltd. with support from Natural Resources Canada and industry partners, provides a detailed assessment of where carbon dioxide could be stored underground, including deep saline aquifers and depleted oil and gas reservoirs.
Researchers say the findings show Eastern Canada has meaningful potential to support carbon storage, with opportunities ranging from large-scale industrial hubs to smaller projects targeting local emitters.
“Quebec and Atlantic Canada represent an enormous opportunity for carbon storage,” said Matt Scorah, vice-president of decarbonization at Canadian Discovery Ltd.
Mathieu Bouchard, vice-president of public policy and regulatory affairs for Quebec at Deep Sky, said detailed subsurface data will help guide the next phase of project development.
The work comes as Canada looks to expand carbon capture and storage as part of efforts to reduce emissions, with the International Energy Agency estimating most captured carbon will need to be permanently stored.
The federal government has also committed funding to advance carbon storage technologies, including support for projects aimed at improving data and development planning.
The findings are also intended to support discussions with Indigenous communities and municipalities as interest in carbon storage expands beyond Western Canada.
The atlas will be made publicly available, with further details expected through a series of presentations and webinars beginning later this month.
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