Svante Technologies Inc. and Mercer International Inc. have announced that their joint carbon capture and storage project at Mercer’s Peace River pulp mill in Alberta has advanced to the Front-end Engineering and Design Phase 2 (FEL-2).
Also known as Pre-FEED, this phase focuses on engineering development, cost estimation, and risk analysis to evaluate the project's commercial viability.
The initiative targets biogenic CO₂ emissions from Mercer’s Peace River mill, where the biomass is sourced from sustainably managed forests. Advancing to the Pre-FEED stage marks an important step toward a final investment decision and potential implementation, underscoring the growing momentum for carbon capture solutions in Canada's pulp and paper industry.
“We are thrilled to advance this project with Mercer to the Pre-FEED stage,” said Matt Stevenson, Chief Revenue Officer at Svante. “This collaboration will showcase how our technology can support carbon removal at scale, working alongside nature to create sustainable industrial solutions.”
Svante’s second-generation carbon capture technology employs structured sorbent filters coated with metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) to selectively capture CO₂ molecules. The system is designed to maximize energy efficiency by utilizing waste heat from pulp mills, offering a modular, environmentally responsible solution that adapts quickly to operational variability.
Key features of the technology include robust particulate handling, recyclable materials free of toxic emissions, rapid adaptability to operational changes, and a compact, modular design that simplifies site integration. The project will also leverage low-carbon electricity generated onsite at the Mercer Peace River mill, with recovered waste heat helping to further reduce net emissions.
Bill Adams, Chief Sustainability Officer at Mercer International, highlighted the broader impact: “Studying carbon capture in a commercial mill setting provides a valuable opportunity to assess its long-term viability and support decarbonization efforts across the industry.”
The project represents a significant step toward applying industrial-scale carbon capture within Canada’s forest sector, advancing practical climate solutions from concept to potential commercial deployment.
About Svante:
Svante is a leading provider of carbon capture and removal solutions, manufacturing nanoengineered filters and modular rotary contactor systems to capture CO₂ from industrial emissions and the atmosphere. Based in Vancouver, Canada, Svante has been recognized among TIME & Statista’s Top Greentech Companies of 2025 and the Global Cleantech 100. For more information, visit www.svanteinc.com.
About Mercer International:
Mercer International Inc. is a global leader in the production of sustainably sourced forest products, including market pulp, lumber, mass timber, biomass-based green energy, and bioextractives. With operations in Canada, Germany, the United States, and Australia, Mercer is committed to innovation, sustainability, and the responsible management of forest resources. The company plays a key role in advancing renewable solutions and contributing to a low-carbon economy. For more information, visit www.mercerint.com.
