The Executive Director of the International Minerals Innovation Institute believes carbon capture and storage is one of the main technological solutions for achieving net zero emissions.

Al Shpyth  says the IIMI has partnered with the provincial government to conduct a study into whether or not CCS hubs can be used to reduce the Greenhouse Gas emissions produced by mineral and power production facilities. In order for this to be successful, the researchers must determine if southern Saskatchewan has geological potential.

Shpyth says the ground formation must be able to hold the carbon there securely for a very long time. He adds that the implementation of these hubs would meet the needs of both the climate and the industries.

He says countries around the world that have already implemented such hubs transport the carbon by means of pipeline, rail, and ship, but the focus for this project is on the pipeline option.

Shpyth concludes that if all goes well, the first phase of the study will be complete later this year, and a public report on the findings will be released as well.