Why carbon capture and storage?

Much of the world, including Canada, is fortunate to have huge reserves and a reliable supply of low cost coal – more coal than oil, in fact. To simply say “no” to coal without first exploring every avenue possible to cost effectively eliminate its emissions could deny everyone the right to affordable and dependable electricity.

CO₂ emissions challenge

If the world is to make significant carbon dioxide (CO₂) emissions reductions, then we must find technologies to retrofit as much of the world’s existing and emitting infrastructure as possible. That’s why hundreds of billions of dollars are being spent around the world to find answers that will allow countries and companies to use and retrofit these facilities so they are CO₂ emission free. Canada can play a critical role in commercializing carbon capture and storage (CCS). Doing so will benefit Canadians and people around the world.