How much funding can be received?

Funds up to 12% of admissible expenses.

What is the deadline to apply?

The deadline to apply is not specified.

Who are the financial supporters of the Alberta Carbon Capture Incentive Program?

Alberta Carbon Capture Incentive Program is funded by Government of Alberta

What are Alberta Carbon Capture Incentive Program's eligibility criterias?

Project must be a CCUS initiative located in Alberta Applicant must not seek duplicate funding for same costs from Alberta Petrochemicals Incentive Program or under Alberta royalty regimes Project must capture, prepare, compress, transport, store, or utilize carbon dioxide

Alberta Carbon Capture Incentive Program

Last Update: April 27, 2025

AB, Canada

Supports carbon capture projects for emissions reduction in Alberta

Alberta Carbon Capture Incentive Program at a glance

Eligible Funding

Up to 12% of project cost

Timeline

Continuous Intakes

Financing Type

Grant and Funding

Eligible Industries

Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
Utilities
Manufacturing

Grant Providers

Government of Alberta

Status

Open

Overview of the Alberta Carbon Capture Incentive Program program

The Alberta Carbon Capture Incentive Program (ACCIP) provides grants covering 12% of eligible capital costs for new carbon capture, utilization, and storage (CCUS) projects, with total program funding expected between $3.2 and $5.3 billion from 2024 to 2035. The program aims to accelerate CCUS infrastructure development in Alberta, supporting activities such as carbon dioxide capture, preparation, compression, transport, storage, and utilization.

Financing terms and conditions

Grant of 12% for new eligible CCUS capital costs.
Grants disbursed to operators in 3 installments over 3 years, starting after one year of operations.
ACCIP program expects to provide between $3.2 to $5.3 billion of support between 2024 and 2035 in total for all projects.

Eligible projects & activities

Projects capturing, preparing, compressing, transporting, storing, or utilizing carbon dioxide using carbon capture, utilization, and storage (CCUS) technology.
Initiatives in sectors such as oil sands, oil and gas production, petrochemicals, power generation, manufacturing, cement production, and enhanced oil recovery, aimed at reducing industrial emissions through CCUS integration.

Examples of admissible projects:

$ 70,000

Bilingual mentorship program for women in STEM fields

$ 50,000

Community kitchen upgrades to expand capacity for meal programs

$ 60,000

Implementation of green packaging for local food producers

$ 76,500

Digital platform launch connecting artisans to urban retailers

$ 110,000

Installation of solar panels at a co-op housing facility

$ 90,000

Accessible renovation of a theatre’s front entrance and bathrooms

Eligibility criteria of the Alberta Carbon Capture Incentive Program program

The project must be a carbon capture, utilization, or storage (CCUS) initiative located in Alberta.
The applicant must operate a facility or hub in eligible sectors such as oil sands, oil and gas production, enhanced oil recovery, petrochemicals, power generation, or manufacturing and cement production.
The project must capture, prepare, compress, transport, store, or utilize carbon dioxide.
The project must not have received duplicate funding for the same costs from the Alberta Petrochemicals Incentive Program or under any Alberta royalty regimes.
Applicants must provide company information, project location, project type, and estimates for total and eligible capital costs as part of the pre-approval process.

Who is eligible?

Oil sands companies
Oil and gas production facilities
Enhanced oil recovery operators
Petrochemical producers
Power generation, manufacturing, and cement production industries

Who is not eligible

Companies or projects that have already received funding from the Alberta Petrochemicals Incentive Program or under any Alberta royalty regimes for the same costs (duplicate benefits are not permitted).

Eligible expenses

Capital costs for purchasing and installing approved equipment used in eligible CCUS projects.
Costs for converting existing equipment for use in a CCUS project.
Expenses for equipment used for monitoring and tracking carbon dioxide within buildings or structures dedicated exclusively to supporting an eligible CCUS project.

Eligible geographic areas

Projects physically located in Alberta

How to apply to the Alberta Carbon Capture Incentive Program program

Step 1: Electronic Transfer System (ETS) Account SetupExisting users: Complete an ETS Account Setup Change Form and select ACCIP under Miscellaneous.
New users: Register for a user account through the Electronic Transfer System (ETS).
Step 2: Access ETS and Prepare Pre-Approval ApplicationAfter access is granted, log into the ETS platform.
Complete the ACCIP pre-approval form available on the platform.
Step 3: Submit Pre-Approval ApplicationProvide required information, including company details, project location, project type, estimates for total and eligible capital costs, and expected emissions reduction.
Submit the completed pre-approval form through the ETS.
Step 4: Receive Pre-Approval NotificationReceive notification on whether the project may be eligible and a high-level estimate of potential ACCIP benefits.
Step 5: Final Application for Full ApprovalAfter program guidelines are finalized (expected later in 2024), submit additional required documentation, including actual project costs, as requested.
Step 6: Payment and ReportingIf approved, grants are paid in three installments over three years, starting after one year of operations.
Between installments, provide required reporting on project progress, as specified in the program guidelines.

Additional information

Grants are issued in three installments over three years, starting after the first year of project operations.
ACCIP is partially funded through Alberta's Technology Innovation and Emissions Reduction fund.
Ongoing stakeholder consultations and outreach are held to inform the final program guidelines.
Pre-approval provides a high-level estimate of potential ACCIP benefits before the full application process is available.