Meadowbrook Carbon Storage Hub opens near Legal, Alta.

Canada's first carbon storage hub of its kind is now open in Sturgeon County, marking a significant milestone for carbon capture, utilization and storage development in Alberta.

Bison Low Carbon Ventures has officially opened the Meadowbrook Carbon Storage Hub near Legal. Phase 1 is licensed to store up to 500 kilotonnes of CO2 per year, with expansion plans targeting at least 3 million tonnes annually.

The project represents an initial private investment of approximately $17 million, with future phases projected to reach nearly $150 million. Partners include PrairieSky, with major investors Marubeni Corporation and Mizuho.

Invest Alberta Corporation supported the project by engaging directly with the Marubeni team in Tokyo and helping navigate provincial regulations.

"Bringing the Meadowbrook Carbon Storage Hub into operation is a strong achievement for Bison, our partner PrairieSky, and our major investors Marubeni and Mizuho," said Matthew Brister, president of Bison Low Carbon Ventures. "It positions us to offer a safe, cost-effective and diversified carbon storage solution to both large Heartland area customers via pipeline, as well as supporting smaller projects via tractor trailer."

Jobs, Economy, Trade and Immigration Minister Joseph Schow said the investment demonstrates confidence in Alberta as a destination for growth and innovation.

Energy and Minerals Minister Brian Jean called Alberta a global leader in CCUS technology and said projects like Meadowbrook support responsible oil and gas production.

Keith Bradley, acting CEO of Invest Alberta Corporation, said the opening proves Alberta can move CCUS projects from ambition to real operations.