The Canadian provinces of Quebec and Saskatchewan will collaborate to accelerate the development and deployment of carbon capture and storage technologies, they announced Friday. Saskatchewan is home to the Boundary Dam Unit 3 CCS project, the world’s first commercial-scale CCS demonstration on a post-combustion coal-fired power plant, as well as the SaskPower Carbon Capture and Storage Knowledge Center establish with mining giant BHP Billiton. “Saskatchewan’s leadership in carbon capture and storage shows that we can be part of the global solution in addressing climate change, by [focusing] on the development of practical technologies, without adversely impacting our economy,” Saskatchewan Premier Brad Wall said in a province press release.
Under the new collaboration, the provinces also agreed to exchange updates and information on CCS projects, and work together to explore further collaborations. “The world economy is transformed and states should create an environment conducive to investment, knowing that fighting climate change is a factor of increased competitiveness. Saskatchewan has expertise in carbon capture and storage that our companies could benefit from. What is good for the economy can also be good for the environment,” Quebec Premier Philippe Couillard said.
