The Open Access Wabamun Carbon Hub’s CO₂ Storage Development and Optimization Project

This project supports the development of a deep saline CO₂ storage reservoir and caprock seals at the Wabamun Carbon Hub in Alberta. It aims to enable industrial-scale carbon capture by enhancing geological understanding and advancing monitoring and verification strategies.

Project at a Glance

Funding Recipient: Enbridge
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Funding Awarded: $500,000
Project Duration: Jan 1, 2024 – Dec 31, 2026
Sector: Clean Technology, Energy, Environment
Program: Carbon Capture, Utilization and Storage (CCUS) and Hydrogen Program

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Project description:

The project involves completing a 3D seismic program and developing static and dynamic reservoir models to assess injectivity, capacity, and containment of the Basal Sandstone Unit (BSU). The initiative supports Heidelberg Materials’ CO₂ capture project and contributes to Alberta’s leadership in carbon management and clean technology innovation.