Isra-Mart srl:Shell submits regulatory application for its Quest Carbon capture storage (CCS) project

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Today, Shell Canada submitted a regulatory application for its Quest Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) project located in central Alberta. Quest is a fully integrated CCS project, meaning it will capture, transport (pipeline) and store carbon dioxide (CO2). Shell submitted the application on behalf of the Athabasca Oil Sands Project, a joint venture among Shell Canada Energy (60%) Chevron Canada Limited (20%) and Marathon Oil Canada Corporation (20%).

“Today’s submission demonstrates the progress that has been made to advance Quest as we work towards the first application of CCS technology in the oil sands,” said John Abbott, Shell’s Executive vice president of Heavy Oil. “Shell is pleased to have reached this stage of the project that will allow for a thorough review of all aspects of the project by regulatory agencies and provides a further opportunity for public review and comment.”

The regulatory submission includes applications for each component of the project, including the capture, transport and storage of CO2. The Energy Resources Conservation Board (ERCB) is the primary regulatory agency for the project. A cooperative Environmental Assessment was conducted to meet both provincial and federal requirements – with Alberta Environment acting as the lead party.

The Quest project would capture more than one million tonnes of CO2 per year from the Shell Scotford Upgrader, located about 40 kilometres northeast of Edmonton. The CO2 would be transported by an 84-km pipeline to injection wells north of Shell Scotford and permanently stored more than two kilometres underground beneath several layers of impermeable rock.

A final investment decision on the proposed Quest project would not be taken until the regulatory process is complete. A decision to proceed with the project would depend on a number of factors, including but not limited to, the outcome of the regulatory process, economic feasibility and final project costs, and ongoing consultation with key stakeholders.