As worldwide energy demands grow, so do the concerns over greenhouse gases. Industry and governments worldwide are being compelled to deal with their emissions. Storing CO2 from industrial sites in deep geological formations is a cost-effective way to address these concerns at a meaningful level.
Tech Futures is a world leader in researching and developing carbon (CO2) storage technologies. Work in Alberta and internationally has built the knowledge-base around how to store CO2 safely, effectively and economically.
CO2 storage also presents a number of applications for value-added opportunities, including:
Tech Futures has played an important role in many of Canada's major CO2 storage initiatives to date, and in many high-profile projects in other parts of the world.
Local and international expertise
Tech Futures has an unparalleled network of expertise, including academia, industry, government and the consulting community and can offer clients:
- Expertise on all aspects of CO2 storage
- The latest in technology and practices
- Integrated research from around the world
Managing carbon storage projects
Carbon storage projects rely on more than the storage technology. Tech Futures also performs critical activities such as:
- Providing storage capacity estimates for reservoirs
- Building tools, like economic and reservoir models
- Conducting monitoring programs to understand the fate of injected CO2
- Building capacity by teaching industry and government about this technology through training seminars, presentations, and published papers
Read more about Tech Futures’ monitoring technologies here.
Carbon storage projects
Heartland Area Redwater Project (HARP)
Along with ARC Energy Trust, Tech Futures has completed the first phase for a carbon capture and storage project designed to mitigate emissions related to Alberta's oil sands. Located in the Alberta Industrial Heartland, this project is being supported by Alberta Innovates – Energy and Environment Solutions (formerly through the Alberta Energy Research Institute), Natural Resources Canada and other industrial partners.