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Carbon Capture Kickstart
Calgary, AB
Money to accelerate carbon capture projects in Alberta
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Grant and Funding
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- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Utilities
- Manufacturing
- Public administration
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- Government of Alberta
- Emissions Reduction Alberta (ERA)
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Get up to $7.5 million in funding to cover 50% of costs associated with the pre-construction, design and engineering of a study that will accelerate the development of industrial-scale carbon capture and transportation solutions.
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This grant provides financial support to projects aimed at advancing carbon capture technologies, while emphasizing collaboration between Alberta-based initiatives and federal contributions.
- Funding is allocated to cover pre-construction design and engineering studies rather than capital costs.
- Projects must focus on specific industrial processes such as onsite carbon capture, direct air capture, CO2 conversion, and strategic CO2 transportation infrastructure.
- The minimum project scale requires a capture rate of 200 ktCO2 annually or an annual transport volume of 1 MtCO2 for network projects.
- Partnerships with technology developers, industry operators, municipalities, SMEs, and research institutions are encouraged.
- The grants complement up to $50 million from NRCan for similar CCUS front-end engineering design projects.
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This grant supports pre-construction design and engineering studies for large-scale industrial carbon capture projects in Alberta. The focus is on site-specific carbon capture and transportation technologies that are ready for commercial-scale implementation.
- Oil Sands CCUS Pathways to Net Zero by Canadian Natural Resources Limited
- Innovative Integration of Carbon Capture for Clean Power by Heartland Generation Ltd.
- Exshaw Cement Carbon Capture and Bow Valley Decarbonization by Lafarge Canada
- Genesee CCS by Capital Power Corporation
- Post-Combustion Flue Gas Carbon Capture at Cold Lake Region SAGD Facilities by Strathcona Resources Ltd
- Athabasca Leismer Carbon Capture by Entropy Inc.
- Nutrien Redwater Carbon Capture Study by Agrium Canada Partnership
- Shepard Energy Centre Carbon Capture Unit FEED Study by Enmax Energy Corporation
- Project Clear Horizon by City of Medicine Hat
- Hinton Bioenergy Carbon Capture and Storage Project by Vault 44.01
- Svante’s CO2 capture process for Suncor’s Fluid Catalytic Cracker by Suncor Energy Services Inc.
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$ 3,500,000
Engineering studies for the retrofitting of an existing power plant with CO2 capture technology
$ 4,000,000
Feasibility study for direct air capture technology installation
$ 2,500,000
Installation planning for direct carbon conversion facility
$ 3,000,000
Design and engineering of an onsite carbon capture system for a manufacturing plant
$ 5,000,000
Developing strategic CO2 transportation infrastructure between cities and surrounding industrial areas
$ 4,500,000
Pre-construction design of a CO2 transportation pipeline network
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Eligibility for this grant is determined by specific requirements related to the applicant's profile and proposed activities.
- The applicant must be involved in industrial sectors such as power generation, cement production, industrial manufacturing, and oil and gas that are targeting large final emitter sites in Alberta.
- The project proposal must focus on pre-construction design and engineering for industrial-scale carbon capture and transportation technology solutions.
- The proposed project must have a minimum capture rate of 200 ktCO2 annually, or for transportation network projects, an annual transport volume of 1 MtCO2 including multiple capture sites.
- The applicant is encouraged to build upon existing work and demonstrate advancement beyond the current state.
- Technology developers, industry operators, industrial associations, SMEs, municipalities, and others are encouraged to apply, with partnerships and collaborations emphasized.
- Engagement and inclusion of Alberta’s post-secondary and research institutions in project consortia are encouraged where appropriate.
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This grant targets proposals focusing on pre-construction design and engineering for industrial-scale carbon capture and transportation technology solutions in Alberta. Eligible applicants include a variety of stakeholders from different sectors.
- Technology developers offering advanced carbon capture technologies.
- Industry operators managing large final emitter sites.
- Industrial associations fostering collaboration within their sectors.
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) contributing to technological innovation in carbon capture.
- Municipalities aiming to reduce emissions from local industrial activities.
- Partnerships and collaborations between industry and post-secondary or research institutions in Alberta.
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Based on the provided information, there are no explicit restrictions mentioned regarding the types of companies or industries that are not eligible for this grant. The context does not specify any particular sectors or company statuses that are excluded from applying.
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This grant focuses on accelerating the development of industrial-scale carbon capture and transportation technologies in Alberta. The primary aim is to support pre-construction design and engineering for projects in various industrial sectors.
- Pre-construction design and engineering for carbon capture projects.
- Development of carbon capture technologies at large emitter sites.
- Onsite carbon capture systems in power generation, cement production, and oil and gas industries.
- Direct air capture technologies.
- Direct carbon conversion technologies.
- Strategic CO2 transportation infrastructure development.
- Projects covering multiple eligible areas with commercial-scale readiness.
- Collaboration with academia and research institutions in Alberta.
- Proposals addressing existing large final emitter sites.
- Partnerships to support project consortia and shared learnings.
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This grant is specifically for projects located within Alberta, Canada. It focuses on carbon capture initiatives at industrial sites across this region to support local development and the government’s environmental goals.
- Projects located at large final emitter sites in Alberta, Canada.
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The evaluation and selection of projects for this grant are based on specific criteria, although specific point scores for each criterion are not explicitly mentioned in the provided context.
- Technical viability and readiness for commercial-scale implementation at industry sites.
- Potential for significant greenhouse gas reductions and alignment with environmental goals.
- Capacity to leverage learnings from previous CCUS projects and studies.
- Collaboration and partnership potential, including engagement with Alberta's post-secondary and research institutions.
- Contribution to economic goals such as job creation and alignment with provincial and federal priorities.
- Ability of projects to address knowledge gaps and provide transferrable learnings for future advancement.
- Capability to support Alberta’s carbon sequestration hub approach and integration into existing industrial infrastructure.
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- Step 1: Review Guidelines and Resources
- Read the Call for Expressions of Interest Guidelines to understand the scope and requirements.
- Attend informational webinars for detailed insights.
- Refer to Eligible Expense and Cost Instructions to prepare your budget.
- Review the Privacy, Confidentiality, Data, and Security Policy to ensure compliance.
- Check the Frequently Asked Questions section for additional clarity.
- Step 2: Conduct Preliminary Research
- Assess your project's alignment with provincial and federal funding priorities.
- Identify potential partnerships and collaborations with Alberta's post-secondary and research institutions.
- Evaluate your project's feasibility in terms of technical and commercial readiness.
- Step 3: Prepare Your Proposal
- Develop a comprehensive study plan that demonstrates advancement beyond the current state.
- Include specific details on how the project will incorporate learnings from previous CCUS projects.
- Ensure the study targets existing large final emitter sites in Alberta.
- Compile all required documentation to support your proposal, focusing on GHG reductions and other benefits.
- Step 4: Submit Your Application
- Complete the application form, ensuring all sections are accurately filled out.
- Upload all required documents via the designated submission portal before the deadline.
- Ensure acknowledgment of receipt from the submission system.
- Step 5: Participate in the Review Process
- Engage with evaluators as required during the review process.
- Be prepared to provide additional information or clarifications if requested.
- Step 6: Await Decision
- Monitor communications for updates and decisions regarding your application.
- Prepare to commence the project upon approval following outlined conditions and timelines.
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Here are additional relevant details for this grant:
- All funding recipients are required to produce a final outcomes report that is publicly shared.
- Recipients must participate in an annual confidential roundtable with other recipients to share learnings and best practices.
- A wrap-up public "Lessons Learned" event participation is mandatory for all recipients to share high-level study outcomes.
- Recipients need to provide Post Project Reports to inform ERA on project outcomes.
- Projects funded by ERA through this grant cannot cover capital costs, focusing instead on pre-construction studies.
- The initiative covers technologies that are ready for commercial-scale projects at actual industry sites.
