A Vancouver-based innovator of solid sorbent-based carbon capture and removal solutions this week revealed a collaboration with Sweden’s largest forest-owner association. B.C.-based Svante Technologies will work with Södra as well as Swedish research institute RISE to test the Canadian upstart’s carbon capture technology at the Värö industrial site in 2026 and evaluate opportunities for large-scale […]
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Burnaby Cleantech Svante Pushes to Scale Proprietary Carbon Capture System
In April, we reported on Burnaby-born Svante Technologies advancing in Alberta thanks to a partnership with Vancouver-based Mercer International, a global producer of forest products such as pulp, lumber, and timber. The carbon capture project targets biogenic CO2 emissions from Mercer’s Peace River pulp mill, where the biomass is sourced from sustainably managed forests. The […]
Energy Influencers Conference: Shaping the Future of Canada’s Energy Industry
A bold new initiative at the Global Energy Show Canada 2025, the Energy Influencers Conference brought together the next generation of energy leaders, seasoned professionals, entrepreneurs, and students. It took place in Calgary from June 10-12 and focused on blending technical expertise with forward-thinking discussions to tackle the future of energy. The conference was designed […]
Svante Launches World’s First Carbon Capture Filter Gigafactory in B.C.
Vancouver’s Svante, a global leader in carbon capture and removal technologies, has officially completed commissioning of its new Centre of Excellence for Carbon Capture and Removal – the Redwood manufacturing facility – in Burnaby, British Columbia. The 141,000-square-foot Redwood Facility marks a global first: a gigafactory dedicated solely to producing commercial-scale carbon capture and removal […]
B.C. Upstart Svante Testing Commercial Viability of Carbon Capture Tech in Alberta
A Burnaby-born company is advancing its clean technology in Alberta. Svante Technologies, which specializes in carbon capture, this week revealed progress in its project with Mercer International, a global producer of forest products such as pulp, lumber, and timber. The collaboration is now at the Front-end Engineering and Design Phase 2, or FEL-2, according to […]
Five Canadian Companies Named to TIME’s Top Cleantech List
Canada is making waves in cleantech, with five homegrown innovators—spanning AI-powered freight, battery recycling, and geothermal energy—earning spots on TIME Magazine’s inaugural list of the World’s Top Cleantech Companies of 2025. As governments and industries worldwide scramble to decarbonize, TIME, in partnership with global data firm Statista, evaluated over 8,000 companies developing products, services, or […]
Five Cleantechs from Across Canada Making an Early Splash in 2025
Pointing to a “noticeable decline compared to previous years,” Cleantech Group CEO Richard Youngman recently wondered whether Canada’s cleantech innovation pipeline has begun to lose momentum. “If so,” he said, “understanding the reasons behind this trend is critical.” Tyler Hamilton, senior director of climate at MaRS, posited this month that Canada’s diminished showing on the […]
Wal van Lierop and Svante Recognized for Cleantech Excellence
At the opening night of Cleantech Forum North America, Cleantech Group honored eight outstanding visionaries advancing sustainable innovation at an awards dinner. Among the honorees were seven companies featured in the 2025 Global Cleantech 100 list, recognized for their innovative contributions toward achieving net-zero goals, alongside two individual awards celebrating lifelong dedication to cleantech innovation. […]
Svante Campaigns to Protect Winter Sports in Canada from Shifting Climate
Svante Technologies unveiled this week a collaboration with Speed Skating Canada. Headquartered in Vancouver, Svante is a carbon capture and removal solutions provider that makes nano-engineered filters and modular machines that capture and remove CO2 from industrial emissions. Svante is partnering with Speed Skating Canada on a climate change awareness and education campaign, dubbed “Save […]
Svante and Tenaska Partner to Boost Industrial Carbon Capture Efforts
Burnaby’s Svante Technologies, a leader in carbon capture technology, has announced a new partnership with Tenaska, a major provider of CO2 transportation and storage services. The two companies signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to deliver affordable and integrated solutions for industrial carbon capture and storage (CCS). This partnership aims to tackle global industrial emissions […]