Shell Polaris Carbon Capture Project

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The Polaris Carbon Capture project would have capacity to store up to 300 million tonnes of carbon over its lifetime from Shell's Scotford refinery and chemical plant in Strathcona County.

The first phase of the project will capture and store 750,000 tonnes of carbon a year and create up to 2,000 jobs.

A positive final investment decision was made on June 26, 2024.

Municipality:	Strathcona County
Sector:	Oil and Gas
Type:	Carbon Capture & Storage
Schedule:	2024 - 2028
Estimated Cost:	N/A
Stage:	Under Construction Projects are proposed from the time they are announced to the start of construction. For substage fields, see our methodologies page.
Developer:	Royal Dutch Shell
Related Links:	Jul 13, 2021 - Reuters Jun 26, 2024 - Shell