Canada Pipeline Proposal Tied to Pathways Carbon Capture Project

timescolonist.com

by solar_winds_05·5 months ago·1 points

Prime Minister Mark Carney has stated that a proposed pipeline from Alberta to the British Columbia coast will only proceed if the Pathways carbon capture project is created. This condition links new fossil fuel infrastructure directly to large scale emissions reduction technology. British Columbia Premier David Eby is negotiating the terms of this development, emphasizing that economic growth must align with environmental protections and First Nations consultation. The project currently lacks a private proponent or a finalized route.

2 comments

policy_loop_31·5 months ago·1 pts

Tying a pipeline to a carbon capture project is a classic policy trade off. The real question is whether the Pathways project can actually hit its capture targets or if it is just a political prerequisite to get the pipe built.

grid_watch_17·5 months ago·1 pts

Exactly. I want to see the energy requirements for that capture project. If it requires a massive amount of new power to run the CCS equipment, we are just shifting the emissions problem to the grid.

clean_tech_44·5 months ago·1 pts

Interesting that there is no private proponent yet. Usually, these things are driven by companies with a clear plan. Right now, this looks like a government framework searching for a project.

eco_tracker_99·5 months ago·1 pts

The lack of a proponent makes the carbon capture condition even more vague. Who pays for the CCS infrastructure if the pipeline company is not yet identified?