Heidelberg Materials North America is pleased to announce that the Government of Canada’s Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED) department has committed to finalising negotiations on a Contribution Agreement for the groundbreaking Carbon Capture, Utilisation, and Storage (CCUS) project at the company’s cement plant in Edmonton, Alberta. When realised, this innovative CCUS project will be the world’s first full-scale application of CCUS in the cement sector and will capture more than 1 million tonnes of CO2 annually.
In 2023, the Honorable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, signed a letter of intent to contribute $275 million for Heidelberg Materials’ pioneering Edmonton CCUS project. The Government has already agreed to a phase 1 contribution of $49 million for the first phase of this project. Once finalised through an agreement for phase 2, the remainder of this funding, up to $226 million, will contribute to the construction of the cement sector’s first full-scale carbon capture, utilisation and storage (CCUS) system and a combined heat and power (CHP) system at its Edmonton cement facility.
The Strategic Innovation Fund (SIF) has set aside funding for this project to support it once Heidelberg Materials makes its Final Investment Decision (FID).
“This groundbreaking partnership with Heidelberg Materials takes us one step closer to a net-zero Canada by 2050,” stated the Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry. “By building North America’s first carbon capture system in cement, we’re driving innovation, cutting emissions, and securing a sustainable future. This project will create jobs, boost Alberta’s economy, and set a new standard for sustainable industry in Canada and beyond.”
Danielle Smith, Premier of Alberta, stated, “The Government of Alberta is pleased that Heidelberg Materials has chosen Edmonton, Alberta for the site of the world’s first commercial full-scale carbon capture, utilisation and sequestration cement plant. Alberta’s CCUS framework and opportunities are unrivaled, and the Alberta government is pleased to participate with Heidelberg and the Government of Canada to help bring these industry-changing innovations to cement making.”
“We are excited to reach this critical milestone in this first-mover project, which began in 2019, and we appreciate the support from the Government of Canada, the Government of Alberta and the City of Edmonton,” said Chris Ward, President & CEO of Heidelberg Materials North America. “We look forward to continued progress and further collaboration with these key stakeholders as we advance this project forward and work toward our final investment decision.”
