NGIF Accelerator backs SCFCan to advance waste-to-resource carbon dioxide extraction technology

NGIF Accelerator has awarded $100,000 in funding to SCFCan Inc. to support the development and field testing of a carbon dioxide-based extraction system designed to recover valuable compounds from industrial waste streams.

The project focuses on scaling a supercritical fluid extraction process that uses carbon dioxide to recover reusable materials from oil-based drilling waste, with the aim of improving environmental performance and supporting circular economy practices within Canada’s energy sector. The technology is intended to enable the recovery of usable oil from drilling cuttings, allowing it to be reused in drilling operations while reducing overall waste generation.

SCFCan’s system will be tested at commercial scale in a field trial operating continuously at a drilling rig site, matching the waste output of active operations. The demonstration is intended to validate both the technical performance and the economic viability of the system under real-world conditions.

NGIF Accelerator said the funding forms part of its broader Industry Grants programme, which supports early-stage clean technology companies by de-risking innovations through field trials and pilot projects. The organisation emphasised that its approach is designed to accelerate commercial deployment by connecting developers with industry customers during the validation phase.

The initiative reflects wider efforts within Canada’s natural gas sector to improve environmental performance through innovation, particularly in waste management and emissions reduction. Industry stakeholders involved in the programme said the project aligns with goals to enhance resource efficiency while maintaining affordable and reliable energy production.

SCFCan said the support from NGIF Accelerator will help advance its pathway towards commercialisation by enabling real-world testing and validation. The company highlighted that its technology aims to increase the value recovered from waste streams while reducing the environmental footprint of drilling operations.

The project is also positioned within broader discussions on industrial circularity, where waste materials are increasingly treated as feedstocks for recovery and reuse, contributing to reduced environmental impact and improved resource efficiency across the energy value chain.