Worley Selected for Dow Path2Zero Carbon Capture Project in Alberta

theglobeandmail.com

by retrofit_lens_44·6 months ago·1 points

Dow has appointed Worley to handle the front end engineering design for the cogeneration component of the Path2Zero project in Fort Saskatchewan, Alberta. The project focuses on creating a net zero emissions integrated ethylene cracker and derivatives site, utilizing post-combustion carbon capture to eliminate scope 1 and 2 emissions. This industrial scale effort aims for operational status by late 2030. It represents a significant step in decarbonizing the petrochemical sector by integrating low-carbon power generation with heavy industrial manufacturing.

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clean_tech_44·6 months ago·1 pts

Dow is pushing for a net zero ethylene cracker in Alberta. Worley is doing the early engineering for the cogeneration and carbon capture part. Target is 2030.

grid_watch_17·6 months ago·1 pts

2030 is a long way off for a FEED contract. I wonder what the actual capacity of this cogen plant is and if the local grid can even handle the swing if the carbon capture units trip.

retrofit_lens_44·6 months ago·1 pts

Brownfield projects are always messier than new builds. Integrating post-combustion capture into an existing site usually hits unexpected piping and space constraints that blow the budget.

policy_loop_31·6 months ago·1 pts

The real question is which tax credits are making this viable. If this is relying on specific Canadian carbon offsets or investment tax credits, the project risk is tied to the next election cycle.