Sturgeon County’s portion of the Heartland region, Canada’s largest energy processing cluster, continues to attract significant investment and development. Recent announcements showcase the region’s growing role in energy and industrial expansion.
One major project is Pembina’s RFS IV, which is an expansion of their current gas fractionation complex—already one of the largest in Canada. This $460 million development will boost production by 55,000 barrels per day, with completion expected in 2026. This project will enhance the County’s energy processing capabilities and create substantial economic opportunities.
Additionally, Wolf Midstream is expanding its NGL North System, which includes upgrades to the Wolf Feedstock Separation facility in Sturgeon County. In addition to the expansion to their facility, this project will add a rail terminal and increase storage capacity, with operations slated to begin in 2027.
The provincial government has committed $50 million to the Heartland as part of its Designated Industrial Zone (DIZ) initiative in support of industrial growth. The funding will support the construction of three new process water intakes, one of which will directly benefit existing and future industrial projects in Sturgeon County.
Interest from both national and international developers continues to grow, with investments spanning sectors from hydrogen production to data centers for cloud computing and AI processing. Sturgeon County is set to remain at the forefront of industrial development in Alberta.
