(Government of Alberta)

By David Opinko/LethbridgeNewsNOW

Province announces $131-million for emissions reduction projects

Nov 18, 2021 | 1:51 PM

EDMONTON – The Alberta Government is dolling out a second round of grants this month for projects aimed at increasing energy efficiency and reducing emissions.

They are investing up to $131-million into the Industrial Energy Efficiency and Carbon Capture Utilization and Storage program (IEE CCUS).

Premier Jason Kenney says the seven projects will receive over $100-million combined, which will support an estimated 2,200 jobs and cut 2.9-million tonnes of emissions by 2030.

As well, up to $31-million will be allocated to more initiatives in the future.

“We are moving Alberta forward with climate policies that are creating jobs and actually reducing emissions. These investments will help create jobs, spur economic growth and continue the hard work that we are doing to protect our environment as a responsible and sustainable energy leader.”

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These projects include:

• Advantage Energy: Glacier Gas Plant Carbon Capture and Storage and Waste Heat Recovery in Hythe
• Ember Resources: Ember Engine Emissions Reduction Program at multiple facilities throughout east/central Alberta
• Imperial Oil: Kearl ConDex Full Scale Oil Sands Mine Installations in Fort McMurray
• NuVista Energy: Wembley Cogeneration and Waste Heat Recovery Project in Wembley
• Strathcona Resources: Lindbergh T70 Cogeneration Expansion in Elk Point
• TC Energy: Turney Valley Generating Station in Turner Valley
• Tidewater Midstream: BRC Integrated Steam Methane Reforming (SMR)-CCS-Cogeneration Project in Cynthia

“Alberta is a proven leader when it comes to emissions reduction technology, from exploring clean hydrogen and geothermal development to government’s latest investments in industrial energy efficiency and CCUS,” adds Jason Nixon, Minister of Environment and Parks. “The TIER fund continues to help companies turn innovative ideas into real projects with measurable results like cost savings, more jobs and fewer emissions.”

Earlier this month, the provincial and federal governments announced $176-million for emissions reduction projects.

READ MORE: $176-million being invested in emissions reduction projects in Alberta