Québec's first CO2 mineralisation storage project unveiled by Deep Sky and Carbfix

Montreal-headquartered Deep Sky, a specialist in carbon removal projects, and Carbfix, a pioneer in CO₂ mineral storage solutions, have joined forces to investigate the feasibility of CO₂ mineral storage in Canada. A preliminary study assessing Quebec's reservoirs for CO₂ mineral storage is set to be completed by June.

The research entails analysing geological and geochemical data from underground sources and conducting laboratory investigations on ultramafic rock formations found in various areas throughout Québec. This collaborative effort aims to evaluate the geophysical characteristics of these rocks, including porosity and permeability, to determine their reactivity and identify suitable sites for injection and monitoring wells. The gathered data will assess the feasibility of utilising these formations for in-situ carbon mineralisation. This process converts CO₂ into stone underground within a relatively short timeframe, ensuring safe and permanent CO₂ sequestration.

Damien Steel, the CEO of Deep Sky, said, "As the world's first IP agnostic project developer, we're committed to scaling carbon removal and storage in Canada."

"That involves methodically studying the carbon sequestration potential across Canada's vast geography, which promises scalable opportunities for meaningful climate impact. We're pleased to work with Carbfix, the industry's pioneer in carbon mineralisation, who developed carbon storage in Iceland, on this important project in Québec." 

Edda Aradottir, the CEO of Carbfix, said, "Our partnership with Deep Sky demonstrates Carbfix's dedication to pioneering sustainable value chains and solutions for safe and permanent carbon storage."

"This collaboration in Québec is a key step towards realising global net-zero ambitions, illustrating our shared commitment towards climate recovery." 

Deep Sky and Carbfix are dedicated to advancing state-of-the-art carbon dioxide removal (CDR) and storage technologies. These efforts are crucial for reaching net zero emissions targets and addressing the challenges of climate change.

Deep Sky, as a project developer, is not only focused on establishing extensive carbon removal and storage systems in Canada but also on making these solutions commercially viable. By integrating leading-edge CDR and sequestration technologies, the company is paving the way for scalable solutions that can contribute to both environmental sustainability and economic growth.

In October 2021, the global mining metal giant Rio Tinto partnered with Carbfix, the provider of natural and permanent storage solutions by turning CO₂ into stone underground in less than two years to implement a technology for capturing carbon and permanently storing it underground at the ISAL aluminium smelter in Iceland.