Engineer examining main pipelines leading to refinery, wind-turbines in background. (Image Credit: Christian Lagerek/Dreamstime)

By Jesse Gill

Environmental Impact

Carbon capture pipeline project at Suffield part of Alberta government investment

Feb 12, 2026 | 1:03 PM

Alberta’s government is investing $28 million to support six projects using technologies it says will help energy companies save money, reduce environmental impacts and stay globally competitive.

The projects span the province’s energy sector and economy.

Suffield will test a new technology that makes carbon capture pipelines even more secure.

A first-of-its-kind technology will turn farm waste from cattle into natural gas in Coaldale.

Emissions Reduction Alberta CEO Justin Riemer said these investments reflect the momentum of clean technology innovation across Alberta.

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“From renewable natural gas and methane reduction in agriculture to carbon capture, safer pipeline infrastructure and more efficient resource recovery, these projects show how Alberta-made innovation is delivering real environmental results and economic opportunity across the province,” Riemer said.

The government states that these innovations will protect pipelines, turn farm waste into energy instead of pollution, restore well sites and lower methane emissions, supporting Alberta’s efforts to continue producing the most responsible energy in the world while doubling production by 2035.

“We’re increasing energy production and protecting the environment at the same time,” said Minister of Environment and Protected Areas Grant Hunter, who is also the MLA for Taber-Warner.

“The world wants our energy, and these technologies can help us deliver while lowering emissions and keeping our industries competitive for decades to come,” he added.

“We’re investing in made-in-Alberta projects because nobody innovates faster and better than Albertans.”

Together, the government states these projects will improve the performance and competitiveness of Alberta’s energy and agri-food sectors.

The government says that investments range from $625,000 to $12 million per project.

Claiming that the projects will create about 1,000 jobs and add almost $167 million to Alberta’s economy by 2027, while reducing an estimated 260,000 tonnes of emissions by 2030.

A complete list of projects is available on Emissions Reduction Alberta’s website.