Taurus Canada Renewable Natural Gas Corp. has received C$10 million from the Government of Alberta’s Technology Innovation and Emissions Reduction (TIER) programme to develop the world’s first fully integrated anaerobic digestion and carbon sequestration facility producing renewable natural gas (RNG) solely from livestock manure. The project will be constructed at the Kasko Home Lot in Coaldale, in collaboration with Kasko Cattle Company and KCL Cattle Company.
The facility is designed to process roughly 130,000 tonnes of manure per year, converting it into approximately 360,000 gigajoules of RNG. This renewable gas will be injected directly into Alberta’s natural gas pipeline network as a drop-in fuel. In addition to generating energy, the plant will produce a nutrient-rich digestate suitable for sustainable fertiliser use.
A central feature of the project is the capture and permanent sequestration of biogenic carbon dioxide generated during anaerobic digestion. By preventing methane and CO₂ emissions from entering the atmosphere, the facility aims to provide substantial environmental benefits. The RNG produced is expected to supply energy for around 4,500 homes and offset emissions equivalent to removing approximately 3,800 cars from the road.
The C$10 million funding is part of a broader C$28 million provincial investment supporting six innovative technology projects under the TIER programme, aimed at reducing costs, enhancing industrial efficiency, and minimizing environmental impact.
Phillip Abrary, Chairman and CEO of Taurus Canada RNG, stated that the combined government and company funding will enable a pioneering renewable energy and carbon capture project in Alberta’s cattle farming region, potentially positioning the province as a leader in sustainable agriculture and energy. Alberta’s Minister of Environment and Protected Areas, Grant Hunter, highlighted that the investment reflects the province’s commitment to home-grown innovation that increases energy production while reducing emissions.
Construction of the facility is set to begin in summer 2026, with full commercial operations expected by January 2028.
