Fate of giant carbon capture project still uncertain, but Pathways Alliance hopeful for deal with feds [Video]

Despite growing frustrations and prolonged negotiations with the federal government, a consortium of Canada’s largest oilsands companies is optimistic about having a “line of sight” in securing the certainty it needs from Ottawa to advance its proposed $16.5-billion carbon capture pipeline project.

The Pathways Alliance is not expecting any new commitments in the upcoming federal budget, but is instead working through the details of what’s already been announced to support the development of carbon capture and storage projects.

The prolonged talks are drawing criticism for too much partisanship and dithering by both sides and not enough action toward decarbonizing the oilsands and helping the country reach its climate targets.

The companies have yet to make a firm investment to advance the project over a lack of certainty from Ottawa.

The oilpatch represents the largest share of greenhouse gas emissions in the country and the Pathways project would be one of …