Where Energy Meets Innovation
Alberta’s Industrial Heartland is one of the world’s most attractive locations for chemical, petrochemical, oil, and gas investment. As Canada’s largest hydrocarbon processing region, we’re making history enabling diversification at the intersection of economic resiliency and environmental leadership. With $45+ billion in existing capital investment and more than 40 companies, we are providing fuels, fertilizers, power, petrochemicals and more to provincial and global consumers.
Where Energy Meets Opportunity
Alberta’s Industrial Heartland is Canada’s top destination for large-scale industrial investment — from petrochemicals and oil & gas to clean energy, direct air capture, and advanced manufacturing. Ranked among the top two industrial clusters worldwide out of 339, the Heartland combines $50 billion in capital investment, 40+ operating companies, and Canada’s only Designated Industrial Zone to deliver unmatched scale, infrastructure, and ESG leadership. The result: faster timelines, lower risk, and stronger returns for internationally scaled projects.
582 Square Kilometres of Investment-Ready Land
Alberta’s Industrial Heartland spans 582 km² of strategically planned industrial land making it the third largest industrial cluster in the world by area. Home to 40+ operators, the Heartland supplies fuels, fertilizers, power, petrochemicals, and more to North American and global markets. Our integrated cluster and shared infrastructure—such as feedstock, utilities, logistics, and CO₂ capture and storage pathways—compress timelines, lower costs, and reduce emissions for investors building the next generation of energy and manufacturing projects.
MULTIPLE FACILITIES with Carbon Capture Technology
Access world-class CCUS infrastructure and prime storage geology—decarbonize faster, smarter, and at scale.
$50 Billion Invested—and Growing
Alberta’s Industrial Heartland is home to $50 billion in capital and a thriving cluster of leading companies. See the latest project announcements and learn why investors continue to choose the Heartland.
Suncor
ATCO
Fort Hills
Suncor
CP
Northern Lights Partnership
Pembina
Pembina Inter Pipeline
Nutrien
North West Redwater Partnership
Access Pipeline Inc.
CP
Shell
Shell
Shell
Keyera
Keyera
ATCO
Nutrien
Praxair
Air Products
Dow Chemical
Sherritt
Alberta Midland Railway
Tervita
Cenovus
MEG Energy
TransCanada
Suncor
Air Liquide
Kinder Morgan
Enbridge
Wolf Midstream
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Heartland Petrochemical Complex
CN
CN
Cando Rail
Alberta’s Industrial Heartland is the highest-performing industrial cluster in the world for the chemicals and energy sectors, based on comparative analysis of hundreds of global industrial parks. With $50B+ in capital investment and 40+ operating companies, the region powers North American and global markets with fuels, petrochemicals, fertilizers, and more. Investors benefit from a ready-to-build ecosystem combining scale, efficiency, and environmental leadership. As a leading hub for chemical, petrochemical, oil & gas, critical minerals, advanced manufacturing, and low-carbon energy projects, Alberta’s Industrial Heartland offers unmatched growth potential and a platform for global impact.
$4.6B Power Generation Investment Approved for Alberta’s Industrial Heartland
Major NGL Expansion Commissioned at Pembina Complex in Industrial Heartland
AIHA Announces Former Canadian Ambassador to the United States as 2026 Conference Keynote
30,000+ Jobs Backed by a Skilled Workforce
With access to over 1 million Canadian skilled workers, Alberta’s Industrial Heartland provides ready access to talent across trades, engineering, environmental sciences, and management. This ensures long-term operational reliability for investors building and scaling industrial projects.
