Hydrogen, Carbon Capture & Storage

Fort Saskatchewan is a leading clean hydrogen hub and centre for carbon capture and storage (CCS), located in Alberta’s Industrial Heartland, the largest hydrocarbon processing region in Canada. With abundant, low-cost feedstocks and advanced industrial infrastructure, the region is the perfect environment for companies focused on clean energy low-carbon hydrogen production and sustainability.

The Heartland is home to the Alberta Carbon Trunk Line (ACTL), the world’s largest CCS project, making the region a global leader in reducing emissions. With a skilled workforce, well-connected transportation networks, and proximity to excellent geological formations for CO₂ storage, Fort Saskatchewan is home to the future of hydrogen production and CCS technologies.

Key Statistics & Infrastructure

Why Fort Saskatchewan?

• Alberta Carbon Trunk Line (ACTL): Alberta's Industrial Heartland is home to the world’s largest carbon capture project, capturing 14.6 million tons of CO₂ annually and supporting companies that are committed to sustainability.
• Abundant, Low-Cost Feedstock: Proximity to Alberta’s oilfields and hydrocarbon processing centres ensures a steady, affordable supply of feedstocks for hydrogen production, reducing operational costs.
• Optimum Geological Formations for CCS: The region has excellent geological conditions for safe, long-term underground storage of captured CO₂, making Fort Saskatchewan a leader in carbon management.
• Strategic Rail & Transportation: With access to transload yards, rail spurs, and Alberta’s extensive CN rail network, Fort Saskatchewan makes it easy to efficiently transport hydrogen and CO₂ across North America.
• Skilled Workforce: 66% of residents hold post-secondary qualifications, with nearby universities and technical institutes providing a constant stream of new talent for the hydrogen and CCS sectors.

Incentives & Support Programs

Fort Saskatchewan provides comprehensive support for hydrogen-focused businesses through municipal, provincial, and federal programs.

Municipal Incentives

• Heartland Incentive Program
• Hydrogen Incentive Program

Provincial Programs

• Alberta Petrochemical Incentive Program
• Alberta Carbon Capture Incentive Program

Federal Support

• Clean Hydrogen Investment Tax Credit
• Strategic Innovation Fund
• Carbon Capture Utilization and Storage Investment Tax Credit

Transportation & Logistics

Fort Saskatchewan is connected to the rest of Alberta’s Industrial Heartland and the capital region by exceptionally efficient transportation and logistics, including:

• Highway Access: Convenient locations on Highways 15 and 21, offering direct routes to Edmonton and other key markets
• Rail Networks: Integrated CN and CPKC connections for efficient freight transport
• Export Routes: Proximity to the Port of Prince Rupert, which is 500 nautical miles closer to Asia than other Pacific Northwest ports and can ship to Asia in 11 days.
• Air Access: Expedited access to global markets via Edmonton International Airport.

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