Taurus Secures $10 Million for Alberta RNG Injection, CO₂ Sequestration Project
Taurus Canada RNG has secured $10 million in Alberta funding to build an integrated manure-to-RNG and carbon sequestration facility that will inject renewable natural gas into the pipeline system by 2028.
(P&GJ) — Taurus Canada Renewable Natural Gas Corp. has been awarded $10 million from Alberta’s Technology Innovation and Emissions Reduction (TIER) program to build an integrated anaerobic digestion and carbon sequestration facility that will produce renewable natural gas (RNG) from livestock manure in Coaldale, Alberta.
The project, developed in partnership with KCL Cattle Company and Kasko Cattle Co., will process approximately 130,000 tonnes of manure annually and convert it into an estimated 360,000 gigajoules (GJ) of RNG. The facility will also capture and sequester biogenic carbon dioxide generated during production.
According to Taurus, the RNG will be injected directly into the natural gas pipeline system, creating a drop-in fuel capable of displacing conventional natural gas supplies.
Funding for the project was announced as part of a broader $28 million allocation through Emissions Reduction Alberta’s Industrial Transformation Challenge, supporting six new emissions-reduction technologies across the province.
“We are incredibly appreciative of this support from the Government of Alberta through Emissions Reduction Alberta. Their financial support, together with our capital commitment, will allow us to proceed with a pioneering, fully-integrated Renewable Energy and Carbon Capture and Sequestration Project in the heart of Alberta’s cattle farming region. In partnership with KCL Cattle Company and Kasko Cattle Co., this first-of-its-kind project will pave the way to establishing global leadership in renewable energy and sustainable farming practices,” said Phillip Abrary, Chairman and CEO of Taurus Canada Renewable Natural Gas Corp.
“We’re increasing energy production and protecting the environment at the same time. The world wants our energy, and these technologies can help us deliver while lowering emissions and keeping our industries competitive for decades to come. We’re investing in made-in-Alberta projects because nobody innovates faster and better than Albertans," said Honourable Grant Hunter, Minister of Environment and Protected Areas.
“Alberta was built by and continues to be built by innovators. It is because of these efforts we are the economic engine of Canada and global demand continues to grow for our responsibly produced energy,” said Brian Jean, Minister of Energy and Minerals.
Taurus said the facility will generate enough RNG to power approximately 4,500 homes annually. The company estimates the displacement of fossil fuel-based natural gas could reduce emissions equivalent to removing roughly 3,800 vehicles from the road.
In addition to RNG production, the anaerobic digestion process will create a nutrient-rich digestate for use as fertilizer.
“This anaerobic digestion and carbon sequestration facility represents a breakthrough in agricultural technology, turning a waste stream into a valuable resource, enhancing sustainable farming and redefining the value of feedlot manure for cattle operations,” said Abrary.
Construction is expected to begin this summer, with full operations targeted for January 2028.