Canada Breaks Ground on Largest Carbon Capture Project Near Clive, Alberta
The Government of Canada, the Government of Alberta, and Enhance Energy have officially broken ground on the Origins Carbon Capture Storage (CCS) Hub. Set to become Canada's largest CCS project upon its operational start in January 2027, the $100-million initiative aims to store up to 1.5 million tonnes of CO2 annually while supporting industrial decarbonization and economic growth.
On September 9, 2026, officials from the Government of Canada, the Government of Alberta, and Enhance Energy gathered near Clive, Alberta, to break ground on the Origins Carbon Capture Storage (CCS) Hub. The project is expected to be the largest carbon capture and storage initiative in Canada and one of the largest globally once it begins operations in January 2027.
The Origins Hub has an initial capacity to permanently store up to 1.5 million tonnes of carbon dioxide (CO2) annually, with plans for future expansion. This volume of stored emissions is equivalent to taking more than 500,000 cars off the road each year. The project connects to the existing Alberta Carbon Trunk Line (ACTL), a 240-kilometre pipeline system that transports CO2 from the Edmonton region to Clive. The ACTL itself has a value of $1.2 billion and can transport more than 1 million tonnes of CO2 annually.
Enhance Energy already operates a CCS site in Clive, which has stored more than 9 million tonnes of CO2 since 2020. The previous project at this location generated over $600 million in economic activity, supported more than $1 billion in investment, and provided the equivalent of 50,000 jobs during construction and operations.
The Origins project is valued at $100 million and received $10 million in funding from the federal government. It was granted regulatory approvals in mid-2025 as part of the Alberta government’s competitive carbon hub selection process.
Federal Energy Minister Tim Hodgson stated that projects like the Origins Hub help Canada reach net zero by 2050 and strengthen energy security amidst trade tensions with the U.S. Alberta Energy Minister Brian Jean expressed agreement with federal officials, noting that the ACTL demonstrates the viability of large-scale carbon capture in the province.
The initiative aims to support industrial decarbonization across sectors including oil, gas, petrochemicals, cement, and power generation. By reducing greenhouse gas emissions, the project seeks to strengthen Canada's position as a global clean and conventional energy superpower while creating skilled trades, construction, and long-term operational jobs. Additionally, the hub is designed to attract further investment into Alberta's carbon capture value chain, enhancing national energy security and economic competitiveness.