DECEMBEr 2007
Carbon Capture & Storage:
A CAnAdiAn EnvironmEntAl SupErpowEr opportunity
A Summary report by the ICO2N group of companies:
Disclaimer
this document contains information based upon analysis completed at the time of writing. Cost projections,
timelines or statements relating to CCS costs may no longer be relevant based upon new information gathered
by ICo2n. this information is in the process of being updated.
readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on data contained in this report. all statements present in this report
are based on information available at the time of preparation and should not be taken to represent the current views or
opinions of ICo2n or its partner organizations.
TABlE Of CONTENTS
Executive Summary .......................................................................................................................... 1
Introduction ........................................................................................................................................ 2
Carbon Capture and Storage – A Western Canadian Sedimentary Basin Overview .................... 3
Co2 Capture ..................................................................................................................................... 3
Co2 Storage ..................................................................................................................................... 4
Co2 transportation ............................................................................................................................ 5
Safety Considerations of Carbon Capture and Storage ................................................................. 5
The Benefits to Canada of Carbon Capture and Storage ............................................................... 6
the strategic importance of CCS for oil sands production ............................................................... 7
Strategic importance of CCS for coal fired electricity ..............................................