Mark Carney Links West Coast Pipeline Approval to Carbon Capture Progress

theglobeandmail.com

by clean_tech_44·5 months ago·1 points

Mark Carney emphasizes that the development of a West Coast pipeline is conditional on the successful implementation of carbon capture projects. This approach ties fossil fuel infrastructure expansion directly to decarbonization milestones. The strategy highlights the tension between energy export goals and climate commitments. By requiring carbon capture as a prerequisite, the policy aims to ensure that new industrial capacity does not lock in long term emissions.

2 comments

policy_loop_31·5 months ago·1 pts

Tying pipeline permits to carbon capture is a clear attempt to create a regulatory hedge. The real question is how they define success for the capture project. If the metrics are too loose, it is just a permit for business as usual.

grid_watch_17·5 months ago·1 pts

Exactly. I want to see the actual tonnage targets and the energy penalty for the capture equipment. If the capture plant requires a massive amount of new power, we are just shifting the emissions to the grid.

clean_tech_44·5 months ago·1 pts

Interesting move. It basically turns a piece of infrastructure into a climate bet. If the carbon capture tech fails to scale, the pipeline doesn't happen. That is a high stakes way to force industrial decarbonization.