加拿大碳移除新紀元

加拿大蒙特婁碳移除開發商 Deep Sky 宣布，將在曼尼托巴省建設全球最大規模之一的碳移除設施「Deep Sky Manitoba」，其最終年處理能力將達 50 萬噸二氧化碳。此計畫標誌著加拿大在工程化碳封存領域的戰略擴張，並將推動該國成為全球碳捕技術的關鍵基地。

Canada is taking a major leap in engineered carbon removal as Montreal-based developer Deep Sky announced plans to build one of the world’s largest carbon removal facilities in Manitoba. The project, known as Deep Sky Manitoba, aims for an annual removal capacity of 500,000 tonnes of CO₂ once fully operational - reinforcing the country’s growing leadership in climate technology and permanent carbon sequestration.

打造碳封存新重鎮 該設施的第一階段預計於 2026 年動工，年處理規模約 3 萬噸，總投資超過 2 億美元。曼尼托巴西南地區因擁有深層鹽水層地質結構，具備長期封存二氧化碳的理想條件；同時，其以水力為主的電網幾乎零排放，為直接空氣捕捉（DAC）技術提供低碳能源。

A Province Built for Carbon Storage The facility’s initial 30,000-tonne phase is set to begin construction in 2026 with an investment exceeding USD 200 million. Southwestern Manitoba’s deep saline formations offer ideal geological conditions for long-term CO₂ storage, while its hydroelectric grid provides nearly zero-emission power for direct air capture (DAC) technologies.

為支持此類產業發展，曼尼托巴省政府於 2024 年通過立法，允許二氧化碳地下封存，並預計於年底前公布相關監管細節。曼尼托巴商業與創新部長 Jamie Moses 表示：「這項計畫不僅象徵我們的氣候行動領導力，更為省內打造具前瞻性的綠色經濟。」

In 2024, Manitoba’s government passed legislation enabling CO₂ storage, with detailed regulations expected later this year. “This project reinforces our leadership in climate action while building a forward-looking economy,” said Jamie Moses, Minister of Business, Mining, Trade, and Job Creation.

Partnership with Dakota Nations Deep Sky’s expansion into Manitoba includes a Declaration of Relationship with the Dakota Grand Council, representing the Dakota Nations of Manitoba. The agreement aims to promote Indigenous participation in governance, investment, and sustainable development. “Our partnership with Deep Sky aligns with our long-term vision for a sustainable future,” said Chairman Raymond Brown.

與達科他原住民族建立合作夥伴關係 Deep Sky 與曼尼托巴的 Dakota Grand Council 簽署《合作宣言》，共同推動投資與可持續發展計畫，確保原住民族在治理與經濟利益中擁有實質參與權。達科他理事會主席 Raymond Brown 表示：「我們與 Deep Sky 的合作符合族群長期的永續願景，也象徵原住民族在綠色經濟中的主動角色。」

促進地方就業與低碳產業鏈 Deep Sky Manitoba 的第一階段將帶動當地就業與供應鏈機會，公司預估該項目將為曼尼托巴西南地區創造直接與間接的長期經濟效益。目前公司正與地方政府及原住民族社群共同評估多個潛在場址，並計畫於年底前鑽探首口封存井。

Driving Local Growth and Low-Carbon Industry The first phase of Deep Sky Manitoba will generate local employment and supply chain opportunities throughout southwestern Manitoba. The company expects long-term regional economic benefits as the province integrates into the global low-carbon economy. Site selection is underway with engagement from municipal, Indigenous, and community stakeholders, and drilling of the first CO₂ storage well is planned by the end of the year.

Deep Sky 執行長 Alex Petre 表示：「曼尼托巴完美結合了地質條件、潔淨能源、專業勞動力與前瞻政策，這不僅是一座碳移除設施，更是改變全球經濟與氣候的產業基礎。」

“Southwestern Manitoba embodies what the carbon removal industry needs to succeed - ideal geology, clean energy, a skilled workforce, and forward-thinking leadership,” said Deep Sky CEO Alex Petre. “This isn’t just a carbon removal plant - it’s the foundation of a new climate economy.”

科技與政策的結合 Deep Sky 採「技術中立」策略，其位於亞伯達的首座營運基地 Deep Sky Alpha 已集成十項不同 DAC 技術，年捕碳量達 3,000 噸。公司將依據該基地的運行數據優化曼尼托巴項目的技術配置，降低部署風險。與此同時，加拿大其他地區如魁北克與亞伯達的平行發展，顯示該國正積極布局成為全球碳移除樞紐，結合可再生能源與政策支持體系。

Technology Meets Policy Deep Sky’s technology-agnostic model distinguishes it from traditional DAC developers. Its Alberta site, Deep Sky Alpha, hosts up to ten DAC technologies with a combined capacity of 3,000 tonnes annually. The company will leverage operational data from Alberta to optimize Manitoba’s system and reduce deployment risks. Parallel developments in Quebec and Alberta reflect Canada’s broader ambition to position itself as a global carbon removal hub.

邁向全球淨零新藍圖 全球碳移除市場預估將成長為兆美元級產業。根據巴黎協定目標，至 2050 年全球每年需移除 60 至 100 億噸二氧化碳。Deep Sky Manitoba 的推動象徵加拿大在潔淨能源、原住民共融治理與工程創新三者間取得平衡，成為率先規模化推動永久碳封存的國家之一。

Toward a Net-Zero Future The global carbon removal industry is projected to become a multi-trillion-dollar market, with 6–10 billion tonnes of CO₂ needing removal annually by 2050 to meet Paris Agreement goals. By pairing industrial innovation with Indigenous collaboration and renewable infrastructure, projects like Deep Sky Manitoba position Canada among the few nations capable of scaling permanent CO₂ sequestration.

Petre 總結道：「加拿大擁有成為全球碳移除之都的潛力，這不僅意味著環境領導力，更代表技術、就業與經濟的全方位機遇。」

“Canada has the opportunity to become the carbon removal capital of the world - capturing the jobs, innovation, and economic opportunities that come with it,” Petre concluded.