Deep Sky Alpha FAQ

Thanks for your interest in the Deep Sky Alpha project.

It’s natural to have questions about a new project, and we’re happy to emphasize that a) carbon removal and storage is safe, b) this technology is a crucial tool to save our planet, and c) it’ll bring jobs and benefits to local taxpayers.

Should you have additional questions, please reach out at innisfail@deepskyclimate.com.

A few key points:

Carbon removal and storage is safe.

The carbon removal process is best described as large, harmless fans that circulate air, capture excess CO₂ molecules, and pushes out cleaner air. It has no impact on the environment or the community. Think of it as an air filter.
Alberta is a world leader in carbon storage. We’ve been doing some form of CO₂ injection into the ground since the 1960's, so this isn't a new process. It goes deep into the ground, where it remains for thousands of years without resurfacing. All subsurface CO₂ storage is regulated by the Alberta Energy Regulator (AER).
It’s not harmful to the planet – in fact, we believe that limiting the rise of CO₂ will save our planet from harmful global warming that could jeopardize jobs, our health, our homes, and more.
Deep Sky complies with the Environmental Protection and Enhancement Act which supports and promotes the protection, enhancement and use of the environment in Alberta.

This is about removing the excess CO₂ from the atmosphere.

Carbon removal is one important piece of the larger pie to slow global warming. If we don’t take excess CO₂ out of the air, temperatures will continue to rise, and the planet will no longer be able to sustain human or plant life.
There is a harmful excess amount of CO₂ in the atmosphere today which threatens human and plant life, due to burning fossil fuels. Deep Sky aims to limit the increase of CO₂ and reduce the concentration to pre-industrial levels; there will be more than enough left behind to support human and plant life.
Many scientists, climate experts, and government officials agree that 350 parts per million (ppm) is a safe level of carbon dioxide (CO₂) in the atmosphere. But due to fossil fuel use, the ppm has skyrocketed to 425. [Source: National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration, NOAA]

We’re capturing carbon in Innisfail, but storing it north of Edmonton.

Deep Sky isn’t storing any CO₂ in Innisfail.
Instead, the CO₂ collected at Alpha will be transported to an existing well at the Meadowbrook Carbon Storage Hub facility operated by Deep Sky's storage partner, north of Edmonton in Sturgeon County.
The dedicated injection well is capable of handling all Alpha volume.

This is about developing talent in Alberta.

Our project will bring 80 construction jobs, and 15 ongoing operations jobs to Innisfail.
Over 10 years, the project has the potential to invest $110 million into the town of Innisfail.

Deep Sky complies with all regulatory bodies.

Deep Sky completed thorough reviews with the Town of Innisfail permitting officers and engineers who are experts in municipal development.
Deep Sky complies with the Environmental Protection and Enhancement Act which supports and promotes the protection, enhancement and use of the environment in Alberta.
All subsurface CO₂ storage is regulated by the Alberta Energy Regulator (AER).

Community engagement is a priority for us.

We are currently planning a robust community engagement plan that will kick off this fall. We have been in contact with the municipality, the councilors, the mayor, and we are all working together to meaningfully engage with the community.
We’re proud to have the support of the Innisfail town council and Mayor Jean Barclay.
In fact, we’ll be hosting two open houses in September where the public is invited to come learn about our project and ask questions.
We welcome questions from citizens in the meantime. Please reach out to us at innisfail@deepskyclimate.com.

Deep Sky welcomes the Innisfail community to two open houses to learn more, held at the Innisfail Library and Learning Center at 5300 – 55 Street Close.

Wednesday, September 18, 12:00 - 3:00 p.m.
Thursday, September 19, 5:00 - 8:00 p.m.

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