Indigenous and Rural Communities Demand Federal Environmental Assessment for Pathways Alliance Carbon Capture Project

Indigenous leaders and rural communities in Alberta have formed the No CO2 Pipeline coalition to oppose the Pathways Alliance's $16.5 billion carbon capture project. They are calling for a federal environmental impact assessment due to concerns over consultation and potential environmental risks. The project includes a 400 km pipeline connecting over 20 oilsands facilities to a CO2 storage hub near Cold Lake. Despite the Alberta Energy Regulator stating an EIA is not required, community members are demanding thorough scrutiny of the project.

Published Mar 25, 2026

The No CO2 Pipeline coalition, formed by Indigenous leaders and rural communities in Alberta, is urging the federal government to conduct an environmental impact assessment (EIA) on the Pathways Alliance's $16.5 billion carbon capture project. The project involves a 400 km pipeline connecting more than 20 oilsands facilities to a CO2 storage site near Cold Lake.

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Community members express concerns over inadequate consultation and potential risks, especially after the Alberta Energy Regulator indicated in 2024 that an EIA was not necessary. The coalition is also planning town halls to discuss these issues.