Archive · 2 Oct 2025
Carbon Capture Startup Moves Project from US to Canada
Imagine a company that's building machines to suck carbon dioxide out of the air, like giant vacuum cleaners for pollution.
This company, CarbonCapture, had planned to build its first big project in the US, but they decided to move it to Canada instead.
Canada offers better financial help, such as tax credits, to build and run these machines.
This new system is being built in Alberta, where there's already a lot of oil and gas infrastructure and pipelines to store the captured carbon.
The company hopes to get the project up and running quickly, unlike in the US where they faced delays.
It's like moving to a place where it's easier and faster to get the tools and support you need.
CarbonCapture Inc. moved its first commercial pilot project from the US to Canada.
The project is located in Alberta, Canada, and will capture 2,000 tons of CO2 per year.
The move was prompted by more stable government incentives in Canada.
The US government's DAC hub program under the Trump administration faced potential cuts.
Canada offers a 60% investment tax credit for DAC projects.
- Who
- CarbonCapture Inc. and Deep Sky
- What
- CarbonCapture Inc. moved its carbon capture pilot project from the US to Canada.
- When
- The project is expected to be online by the end of October.
- Where
- Alberta, Canada
- Why
- Due to more stable government incentives and support.
- Company
- CarbonCapture Inc.
- Project Location
- Innisfail, Alberta, Canada
- CO2 Capture Capacity
- 2,000 tons per year
- Estimated Online Date
- End of October
- US Incentive Program
- DAC hubs
- Canadian Tax Credit
- 60% investment tax credit