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Satellite-Aircraft Hybrid Detection and Quantification of Methane Emissions
GHGSat has partnered with COSIA, Schlumberger, Encana, GreenPath, and others in Alberta to develop and demonstrate a Calgary-based Aircraft-Satellite hybrid methane detection and quantification system. The two-tiered satellite/aircraft approach will enable screening and detection of large leaks from diffuse or point sources from orbit, followed by more detailed imaging and quantification by aircraft surveys that…
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Proof-of-Concept Testing: Software to Quantify Methane Emission Rates in Real-Time
Minnich and Scotto has partnered with Alberta-based Boreal Laser to develop a methane quantification package that will enable existing laser-based sensors to be used in conjunction with AERMOD, the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)’s Guideline air quality dispersion model, to convert methane concentrations to real-time calculation of leak rates. The algorithm will enhance the capability of existing sensors and enable the modeling tool…
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Demonstration of reduced enteric methane emissions in growing/finishing beef cattle through dietary supplementation of 3 Nitrooxypropanol at a commercial scale in Alberta
Viresco, DSM and a consortium of Alberta agricultural partners have worked together to demonstrate a feed ingredient for cattle that significantly reduces cattle-based methane emissions. The ingredient can be introduced to regular feeding regimes to reduce the methane produced by each animal, enabling substantial reductions in emissions from Alberta’s beef and dairy industries.
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eMVAPEX Pilot, Phase 3
MEG Energy Corp. (“MEG”) is an Alberta company focused on sustainable in situ oil sands development and production in the southern Athabasca oil sands region of Alberta. Current bitumen production averages approximately 90,000 bpd. For long term success, MEG uses innovation to lower the cost and greenhouse gas (GHG) emission intensity of bitumen production. Steam generation is the main contributor to GHG emissions, water…
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Non-Condensable Gas Co-Injection for Thief Zone
ConocoPhillips Canada, as operator of its Surmont joint venture with Total E&P Canada, will deploy its Non-Condensable Gas (NCG) injection technology at 12 SAGD well pairs to validate the technology at commercial scale. NCG injection has the potential to mitigate “thief zones” – areas above or below the oil zones where energy and pressure can be lost, resulting…
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CLEANSEAS™ Demonstration Project
Enlighten Innovations Inc. will design and construct a demonstration facility for its DSU® technology. DSU removes sulphur and partially upgrades heavy oil including Alberta bitumen into low-sulfur marine fuel. Low-sulfur marine fuel is an alternate, value-added market that is growing in response to new marine transport regulations. The CLEANSEAS project is a commercial scale of…
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In-Pit Extraction Process
Canadian Natural Resources Limited (Canadian Natural) will demonstrate a field pilot of its In-Pit Extraction Process (IPEP) technology, an alternative to conventional oil sands mining and ore processing. The IPEP technology involves a relocatable, modular extraction plant that can be moved as the mine face advances. Ore processing and bitumen separation occurs adjacent to mining…
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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…
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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…
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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…
