Experienced Partners
Project Pioneer brings together public and private partners who have been leaders in power generation and on environmental issues for years. Partners include:
TransAlta, project leader
Founded in 1909 and producing power since 1911, TransAlta is Canada’s largest publicly traded generator of electric and renewable power. As the project leader, TransAlta provides technical, commercial and project management for Project Pioneer. Visit their website.
Capital Power, generation partner
Capital Power shares a long history with TransAlta and is a co-owner, along with TransAlta, of the Genesee 3 power plant as well as the Keephills 3 power plant, site of Project Pioneer. Visit their website.
Enbridge, pipeline infrastructure leader
Enbridge is a leader in the design and construction of pipeline infrastructure, as well as extensive knowledge in CO2 sequestration. Visit their website.
The Government of Canada, public funding
The Government of Canada will contribute $343 million through the Clean Energy Fund and the federal ecoENERGY Technology Initiative. Visit their website (Ministry of Natural Resources).
The Government of Alberta, public funding
The Government of Alberta will contribute $431 million through its $2 billion CCS fund, with an additional $5 million to support front-end engineering and design work. Visit their website (Alberta Energy).
Global CCS Institute, public funding
The GCCSI will contribute $5 million AUD to advance CCS knowledge (technology, regulatory frameworks, public perception and project economics) around the world. Visit their website.