On Tuesday, at one of the world’s largest enhanced oil recovery (EOR) carbon capture utilization and storage (CCUS) projects, Saskatchewan, Energy and Resources Minister Bronwyn Eyre announced the provincial government’s key priorities to advance private sector investment in CCUS. “We want to build on Saskatchewan’s energy strength and make our province the most competitive jurisdiction… Continue reading Province Announces Carbon Capture Utilization and Storage Priorities
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Carbon capture operation and maintenance costs grow by nearly $15M in four years
Source: David Baxter, Global News, March 22, 2018 Four-years after it launched an innovative new technology, SaskPower has captured two-million tonnes of carbon. Costs of maintenance and operating the Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) facility at Boundary Dam Three (BD3) have been steadily climbing since 2014. “We asked a written question about the operating and maintenance… Continue reading Carbon capture operation and maintenance costs grow by nearly $15M in four years
Despite two-million tonnes, milestone carbon capture hasn’t won over critics
Source: Colton Praill, Global News, March 12, 2018 Four-years after it launched an innovative new technology, SaskPower has captured two-million tonnes of carbon. It’s the equivalent of taking half-a-million cars off the road. “If you look at when carbon capture is running, along with the power plant, it’s the cleanest fossil fuel plant, certainly in… Continue reading Despite two-million tonnes, milestone carbon capture hasn’t won over critics
SaskPower’s carbon capture future hangs in the balance
Source: Joelle Seal, CBC News, November 23, 2017 SaskPower’s final recommendation to government expected late this year or early next The fate of carbon capture and storage in Saskatchewan is coming to a crucial decision point. SaskPower and the provincial government must soon decide the future of the technology in Saskatchewan, as two units at Boundary… Continue reading SaskPower’s carbon capture future hangs in the balance
Sask. government says too soon to abandon carbon capture projects
Source: CBC News, November 6, 2017 Opposition urges government to cut its losses and customer’s power bills Despite the high cost of producing electricity at Boundary Dam near Estevan, the government of Saskatchewan says it is not ready to give up on the idea of further carbon capture projects. On Friday, SaskPower’s president Mike Marsh said the company would… Continue reading Sask. government says too soon to abandon carbon capture projects