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Canadian Natural Fugitive Emissions Study Using Aerial Detection Technology
Canadian Natural will pilot an Alternative Fugitive Emissions Management (alt-FEMP) aerial screening technology coupled with ground-based detection. This project is intended to be a part of Canadian Natural’s larger overall Alt-FEMP program, which will cover their conventional oil and gas facilities, province-wide, across a diverse set of operational conditions. With Canadian Natural’s scale (almost 20%…
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In-Pipe Turbine Generator Field Demonstration Project
ZKO has partnered with Peyto Exploration & Development to demonstrate an in-pipe turbine generator that uses flowing natural gas in the pipeline from the wellhead to generate electricity, which is used to power chemical injection pumps, eliminating a large source of methane venting in natural gas production. Chemical injection pumps currently operate pneumatically and vent…
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Targeted PureJet Incinerators for Methane Challenges
PTAC has partnered with Alberta-based Atlantis labs as well as Cenovus Energy and Husky Energy to develop and demonstrate a small-scale, enclosed incinerator at industry sites in the province where flaring is currently unavailable or uneconomic, targeted at eliminating methane that would otherwise be vented. The portability of the patented PureJet Incinerator device, coupled with…
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Downhole imaging system for identifying wellbore leakage
DarkVision will demonstrate their new acoustic-based downhole imaging technology in Alberta wells. The technology solves a well-known critical problem for the industry and has widespread applicability across the various well types and different stages found in Alberta. Small defects in casing, connections, cement and other downhole components can result in significant business impacts, from methane…
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Remote Generator Compressor System
Gentherm Global Power Technologies is developing a Remote Generator Compressor System (RGCS) to help oil and gas operators quickly eliminate methane emissions from pneumatic devices while facilitating the long-term transition from pneumatic controls to digital controls. The RGCS is a self-contained, skid-mounted system that efficiently converts natural gas into electricity and compressed air. Gas facility…
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Methane Imaging & Quantification System for Fixed Site Monitoring
ATCO has partnered with MultiSensor Scientific of Boston, MA and Alberta-based Envent Engineering and Target Emission Services to develop and pilot test a portable methane imaging and leak detection system that can be deployed temporarily or permanently at wells, compressors and industry sites to continuously scan for methane leaks and quantify emission rates from those…
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Bismuth alloy substitute for cement in well abandonment
Traditional cementing procedures for repairing or abandoning oil and gas wells that leak GHG emissions are unreliable. The chemical and physical properties and processes that attend the setting of cement and the long term deteriorating effects of reservoir fluids that come in contact with it, make cement a less idea solution for sealing wells. Seal…
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CEMS to optimize SO2 conversion and lower stack temperature from gas plants
Global Analyzer Systems provides Alberta’s energy producers with equipment including state of the art, multi-component Continuous Emission Monitoring Systems (CEMS), Data Acquisition and Control Systems, CEMS Online Reporting, Quality Assurance Plans and Compliance Auditing. Global continues to be a trusted source for CEMS support and regulatory compliance and provides high quality, custom built CEMS solutions…
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Company-Wide Rollout of a Systematic Energy Efficiency Program Leading to Significant GHG Reductions in Alberta’s Oil and Gas Industry
ERA funding recipient ConocoPhillips tested ten different technologies to improve energy efficiency and reduce methane emissions, and the results have been shared throughout Alberta’s oil and gas industry to enable broader adoption. Converting high bleed instruments to low/no bleed instruments was the most successful technology for ConocoPhillips. The instrument conversion involves reducing the methane bleed…
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Power Pod, Reliable Power for Remote Locations
Darryl West—owner, president, and the only full-time employee of Evergreen Technologies—began his company in Calgary to develop and commercialize new ideas for curbing the energy industry’s environmental impact. Evergreen’s Power Pod Technology reduces GHG emissions by replacing gas venting pneumatic devices, which vent gas directly into the atmosphere, with hybrid Direct Methanol Fuel Cells (DMFC)…
