Alberta · Carbon capture · updated October 12, 2026
Shell Polaris CCS and Atlas hub
Shell's second Scotford carbon-capture plant, capturing 650,000 t a year, builds toward 2028.
- Province
- Alberta
- Location
- Scotford, Strathcona County
- Sector
- Carbon capture
- Owner
- Shell Canada (Polaris 100%); Atlas hub 50/50 with ATCO EnPower
- Status
- Under construction (Alberta Major Projects); Shell projected a peak of about 400 workers in Q4 2025–Q1 2026
- Next milestone
- Operations toward the end of 2028
- Disclosed cost
- Not publicly disclosed
- Investment decision / approval
- 2024-06-26
- Construction start
- 2024
- In service
- Toward end of 2028
- Other details
- 650,000 t/yr CO2 from the refinery and chemicals plant, sent by a 22 km pipeline to Atlas storage
Why it matters for contractors and suppliers
Commissioning, the pipeline, Atlas wells and the regular Scotford turnarounds overlap.
That keeps Heartland mechanical, electrical and instrument crews busy through 2028.
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Frequently asked
What is the status of Shell Polaris CCS and Atlas hub?
As of October 12, 2026: Under construction (Alberta Major Projects); Shell projected a peak of about 400 workers in Q4 2025–Q1 2026. Next: Operations toward the end of 2028.
Who owns Shell Polaris CCS and Atlas hub?
Shell Canada (Polaris 100%); Atlas hub 50/50 with ATCO EnPower.
How much does Shell Polaris CCS and Atlas hub cost?
Not publicly disclosed.
What is the timeline for Shell Polaris CCS and Atlas hub?
Construction start: 2024; in service: toward end of 2028.