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Deep Sky Alpha

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Deep Sky Alpha is the world's first multi-technology direct-air capture (DAC) hub. Located in Innisfail, Alberta, this hub makes it possible to compare the performance of various DAC technologies developed by partner companies from around the world to identify the most promising solutions for large-scale deployment.

The project helps accelerate the commercialization of affordable, scalable carbon capture solutions while serving as an innovation hub that’s open to the public, academia and governments.

Awards and Recognition
  • 2025 - Award of Excellence – ACEC Canada (National Awards)
  • 2026 - Grand Prix du génie-conseil québécois – Environment category
  • Region Canadian Prairies
  • Client Deep sky

  1. Our experts’ solutions

    From the very first discussions, Deep Sky made it clear that the project had to be delivered within one year. That requirement shaped BBA’s entire approach. The main technical challenge was designing shared facilities capable of accommodating multiple DAC technologies rather than a single standardized production process.

    Deep Sky mandated BBA to deliver the detailed engineering for the hub's infrastructure and support project execution through an EPCM model. Key activities included:

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    Our experts’ solutions
    • Process, mechanical, piping, electrical, automation, civil and structural engineering
    • Design of shared infrastructure, including potable water connections, electrical grid interconnection, compressed air systems and centralized controls
    • Design of the CO2 compression, liquefaction and storage system for carbon captured by the various DAC units
    • Multidisciplinary coordination under the EPCM model to ensure safe and efficient project execution

  3. By combining its multidisciplinary expertise with the ability to adapt in a constantly changing environment, BBA helped bring one of the world’s most innovative carbon capture projects to life.

    Since commissioning in August 2025, Deep Sky Alpha has served as a unique innovation platform that accelerates the development of carbon capture technologies. By enabling these technologies to be evaluated in a single environment, the site supports their future large-scale deployment and helps advance decarbonization goals. 

  4. This project is about what engineers do best: turning ambitious ideas into reality.

    BBA helped deliver this first-of-its-kind carbon capture innovation centre, navigating evolving technologies, an ambitious schedule and the challenges of designing one‑of‑a‑kind infrastructure for an emerging industry.

  5. “Thanks to BBA’s rigorous engineering and planning, efficient execution and close collaboration with our team, the project was completed in just 12 months without compromising quality.”

    - Alex Petre, Deep Sky CEO

    • 1st Multi-technology carbon capture facility in the world
    • 3,000 metric tons CO₂ capture capacity per year
    • 12 months Project delivered in 12 months, without compromising quality
    • $110 million Projected economic benefits for Innisfail over 10 years