The Pathways Alliance carbon capture project, once touted as the largest CCS endeavor in the world, faces accusations of being a PR exercise rather than a viable climate solution. Despite federal tax credits and high industry profits, the project lacks detailed planning, Indigenous consultation, and concrete infrastructure progress. Recent shifts in messaging and a rebranding to the Oil Sands Alliance suggest a pivot away from decarbonization toward expanding bitumen production. This analysis examines the gap between the industry's climate promises and the actual regulatory concessions being sought from the Canadian government.
