August 8, 2025 Ottawa, Ontario Natural Resources Canada
Canada is at a pivotal moment in history. Faced with global volatility, disrupted trade relationships and a changing environment, we must strengthen our economy while doing our part to lower greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions.
Today, Yasir Naqvi, Member of Parliament for Ottawa Centre and Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of International Trade and to the Secretary of State (International Development), on behalf of Minister Tim Hodgson, Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, announced an investment of $2.5 million from the Energy Innovation Program (EIP) to support Ottawa-based TerraFixing in developing made-in-Canada carbon management technology.
The project aims to advance direct air capture technology designed for cold climates by scaling up CO2 capture beds. It uses structured zeolite packing - a porous mineral that traps CO2 from the air - to minimize pressure drop and improve mass transport of CO2. The goal is to fit a 1,000-tonnes-per-year unit into a shipping container, achieving costs below $100 per tonne of CO2 at a large scale.
Projects like these support Canada in becoming a clean energy superpower - demonstrating how energy innovation can enhance energy security and unlock the full potential of our workers, businesses and resources. We are moving quickly to advance our position as a global supplier of secure, reliable and low-carbon energy and natural resources, and build a clean, strong economy.
