A milestone week for SaskPower. 

It was announced on Wednesday that the Boundary Dam Power Station’s Carbon Capture and Storage Facility has now captured more than 4 million tonnes of carbon dioxide (CO2). The milestone had been achieved during operations on Tuesday.  

“This facility was the first of its kind in the world and stands as a strong example of our government’s commitment to supporting innovation,” said Don Morgan, Minister responsible for SaskPower. “We believe finding technological solutions such as CCS are crucial for transitioning to a prosperous, low-carbon future.” 

SaskPower, in a release issued Wednesday, noted the 4 million tonnes of CO2 is the equivalent of taking one million passenger vehicles off of the road for an entire year, and helps the Crown power company remain on track to meet its goal of reduce greenhouse gas emissions to 40 percent below 2005 levels by 2030.