On Tuesday, November 12, Shell will transport a large vessel for its Polaris Carbon Capture project from Dacro Industries in Tofield to the Shell Energy and Chemicals Park in Scotford. This vessel, designated V-4601, is a key component in the Polaris project, which aims to capture around 650,000 tonnes of CO₂ annually from the Scotford refinery. The vessel is 145 feet long, 21 feet wide, and weighs 173 tonnes.
The transport will begin between 8:00 and 8:30 a.m., with an expected arrival at Scotford between 1:00 and 3:00 p.m., taking about five hours. The route includes Airport Road, Hwy 14, and Hwy 15, with rolling road closures along narrow sections to manage oncoming traffic. Lead and trail vehicles will accompany the transport to minimize traffic delays by utilizing side roads and suitable parking areas when needed.
