Affordable Zero-Emission Fail-Safe Electric Dump Valve Actuator (EDVA) Phase 2
Linear Motion Technologies (LMT) Electric Dump Valve Actuator (EDVA) will both replace a large percentage of pneumatic devices currently in use and provide a more efficient and affordable alternative for new installations. Replacing pneumatic actuators with EDVAs completely eliminates all associated methane emissions. Furthermore, the EDVA requires fewer and far simpler parts than competitive devices,…
Demonstrating the impact of genomics-enhanced whole herd genetic management platform on reducing beef greenhouse gas emissions
This project includes the development and demonstration of a genomics enhanced whole herd genetic management platform for the beef industry. This platform will predict the genetic merit of growth, feed efficiency, carcass, and fertility traits as well as retained hybrid vigor. Demonstration of the platform is based on the premise that more efficient cattle not…
Multi Component Downhole Injection System
Challenger Technical Service’s MCDIS project is designed to eliminate fugitive GHG emissions that occur on existing oil and gas wells. The system will offer a dramatic improvement in the success rate and lifetime of a gas migration repair by introducing new intervention equipment and methods. Two materials are injected separately into a leaking wellbore, where…
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%…
eMVAPEX Pilot, Phase 3
Modifying Bitumen Extraction to Lower Environmental Impacts Funded through ERA #2: Oil Sands Innovation in 2018, MEG Energy developed a pilot of their enhanced modified vapour extraction (eMVAPEX) technology. EMVAPEX, an extension of MEG’s patented eMSAGP (enhanced modified steam and gas push) technology, is intended to modify the steam assisted gravity drainage (SAGD) process to…
Non-Condensable Gas Co-Injection for Thief Zone
Non-Condensable Gas Co-Injection to Maintain Reservoir Pressure and Reduce Emissions ConocoPhillips Canada developed a low-cost technology that leverages existing in-situ infrastructure at steam assisted gravity drainage (SAGD) facilities to address energy-intensive thief zone interactions. Funded through ERA #2: Oil Sands Innovation in 2017, this pilot successfully demonstrated that non-condensable gas (NCG) co-injected with steam minimizes…
In-Pit Extraction Process
An Alternative Process to Conventional Oil Sands Mining Canadian Natural has developed the In Pit Extraction Process (IPEP) as an innovative alternative to conventional oil sands slurry preparation, bitumen extraction, and tailings handling. Funded through ERA #2: Oilsands Innovation in 2017, this project demonstrated commercial feasibility by achieving continuous 24-hour all-season operation at the target…
Enhanced Bitumen Recovery Technology Pilot
Imperial is advancing a field trial of its Enhanced Bitumen Recovery Technology (EBRT) to validate the method and prepare it for commercial use. The process uses a recovery solution to dilute and mobilize bitumen in the reservoir, reducing the amount of steam needed as much as 90% compared to current methods. Alternatives to steam are…
Reducing Methane Emissions and Other Environmental Impacts from Oil Sands Tailings and Ponds – Deployment of Sustainable Technology
Titanium is working with Canadian Natural Resources Limited (Canadian Natural) to conduct engineering design for an oil sands tailings treatment system that eliminates certain tailings streams while recovering bitumen, solvent, and high-value minerals. By preventing solvent and bitumen release, the vast majority of methane emissions from mined oil sands operations can be reduced. This technology…
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…
