Innisfail, Alberta is now home to a groundbreaking milestone in climate technology. Deep Sky announced today that Deep Sky Alpha has officially begun operations, marking North America’s first-ever sequestration of carbon dioxide captured directly from the atmosphere.
Built in just 12 months on a five-acre industrial site, the facility demonstrates how quickly large-scale climate infrastructure can be deployed. Deep Sky Alpha combines multiple direct air capture (DAC) technologies under one roof, enabling head-to-head comparisons, real-world optimization, and faster progress toward cost-effective, scalable carbon removal.
“This is a defining moment, not just for Deep Sky, but for the global carbon removal industry,” said Alex Petre, Deep Sky CEO. “In just one year, we went from breaking ground to pulling carbon from the sky and locking it underground for good.”
Deep Sky Alpha is the first DAC facility in North America to permanently store captured CO₂ underground. The carbon is injected into deep geological formations known as saline aquifers—abundant in Alberta—where it can remain securely stored for centuries. The project underscores Alberta’s potential to lead in hard-to-abate emissions solutions while advancing Canada’s net-zero commitments.
The facility is entirely powered by solar energy and will capture 3,000 tonnes of CO₂ annually. Beyond its climate impact, the project has delivered local economic benefits, generating 110 construction jobs and creating 15 full-time operator roles. Ongoing monitoring of the capture and storage process will be tracked using Deep Sky’s proprietary software and shared publicly on the company’s website.
With Alpha online, Deep Sky is laying the foundation for a worldwide carbon removal network. Larger-scale projects are already underway across Alberta, Quebec, and beyond.
“This facility proves high-quality, durable carbon removal isn’t just theoretical—it’s here,” said Petre.
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