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Technical guidance for offset protocol developers. Version 1.0

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The purpose of this document is to assist offset market participants (protocol developers) wishing to develop quantification protocols for use in the Alberta offset system where the intended final... More ≫

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The purpose of this document is to assist offset market participants (protocol developers) wishing to develop quantification protocols for use in the Alberta offset system where the intended final purchaser of offset credits generated is a facility regulated under the Specified Gas Emitters Regulation. Alberta's offset market was initiated as a market instrument to support compliance under the Specified Gas Emitters Regulation. The Regulation requires all large, industrial facilities in Alberta emitting over 100,000 tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent per year to reduce their emissions intensity by 12 per cent per year from their government approved baseline emission intensity.

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Quantification protocol for emission reductions from dairy cattle. Version 1.0

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The scope of the Protocol encompasses the animals, buildings, and land which constitute the biophysical system of a dairy farm. However, because of the complexity of the system, and because of... More ≫

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The scope of the Protocol encompasses the animals, buildings, and land which constitute the biophysical system of a dairy farm. However, because of the complexity of the system, and because of on-going development of other greenhouse gas quantification protocols in Canada, some aspects of the animal/building/land system are simplified or excluded. Withdrawn as of March 31, 2020.

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Quantification protocol for nitrous oxide abatement from nitric acid production. Version 1.0

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This protocol quantifies reductions in greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions resulting from the installation of a dedicated N2O abatement catalyst inside the ammonia burner of a nitric acid plant. This... More ≫

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This protocol quantifies reductions in greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions resulting from the installation of a dedicated N2O abatement catalyst inside the ammonia burner of a nitric acid plant. This protocol applies to projects where the nitrous oxide would otherwise have been released into the atmosphere during the production of nitric acid as it does not have any economic value or toxicity at emission levels typical of nitric acid manufacture.

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Quantification protocol for engine fuel management and vent gas capture projects. Version 1.0

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This protocol quantifies greenhouse gas (GHG) reductions that result from two related activities: the improvement in the fuel efficiency of natural gas combustion engines, and the capture of gases... More ≫

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This protocol quantifies greenhouse gas (GHG) reductions that result from two related activities: the improvement in the fuel efficiency of natural gas combustion engines, and the capture of gases (primarily methane) normally vented to the atmosphere. The quantification approaches for measuring GHG reductions for both components are based on measurement and monitoring and thus provide a high level of accuracy. The protocol is written for those familiar with the operation of natural gas combustion engines and control systems that manage the fuel consumption for these engines.

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Quantification protocol for aerobic composting projects. Version 1.1

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This protocol covers the diversion of organic residues from landfill for biological decomposition to a condition sufficiently stable for nuisance-free storage and for safe use in land application.

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Quantification protocol for non-incineration thermal waste conversion. Version 1.0

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This protocol quantifies the emission reductions from the avoidance of fossil fuel consumption, replaced by municipal solid waste on an equivalent energy potential basis. It also specifically... More ≫

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This protocol quantifies the emission reductions from the avoidance of fossil fuel consumption, replaced by municipal solid waste on an equivalent energy potential basis. It also specifically includes reductions in GHG emissions due to any heat/power production and electricity generation related to the process, and from the avoidance of landfilling any organic materials which may be diverted for conversion to Biofuel.

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Quantification protocol for acid gas injection. Version 1

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This quantification protocol is written for the acid gas processing system operator or an acid gas project developer. Some familiarity with, or general understanding of, the operation of an acid... More ≫

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This quantification protocol is written for the acid gas processing system operator or an acid gas project developer. Some familiarity with, or general understanding of, the operation of an acid gas processing facility is assumed. The opportunity for generating carbon offsets with this protocol arises from the direct and indirect reductions of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions resulting from the geological sequestration of acid gas streams containing greenhouse gases as part of raw natural gas processing.

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Quantification protocol for aerobic landfill bioreactor projects. Version 1

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The protocol outlines the methodology used to calculate emission reductions that result from the use of an aerobic landfill bioreactor. The protocol applies to landfills or landfill cells which... More ≫

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The protocol outlines the methodology used to calculate emission reductions that result from the use of an aerobic landfill bioreactor. The protocol applies to landfills or landfill cells which are at capacity and will not be accepting more waste materials, and are covered. Rather than the content being left to decompose anaerobically and producing methane, wells are drilled to aerate the waste and recirculate leachate. The resulting carbon dioxide emissions are considered as biogenic. The protocol is written for the aerobic landfill bioreactor project developer and assumes the reader has some familiarity with or general understanding of waste management practices including aerobic composting and the operation of a landfill.

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Quantification protocol for enhanced oil recovery. Version 1

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This quantification protocol is written for the enhanced oil recovery (EOR) system operator or EOR project developer. The opportunity for generating carbon offsets with this protocol arises from... More ≫

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This quantification protocol is written for the enhanced oil recovery (EOR) system operator or EOR project developer. The opportunity for generating carbon offsets with this protocol arises from the direct and indirect reductions of greenhouse gas emissions resulting from the geological storage of waste gas streams containing greenhouse gases.

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Quantification protocol for enhanced oil recovery - streamlined. Version 1

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This quantification protocol is written for the enhanced oil recovery (EOR) system operator or EOR project developer. The opportunity for generating carbon offsets with this protocol arises from... More ≫

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This quantification protocol is written for the enhanced oil recovery (EOR) system operator or EOR project developer. The opportunity for generating carbon offsets with this protocol arises from the direct and indirect reductions of greenhouse gas emissions resulting from the geological storage of waste gas streams containing greenhouse gases. Withdrawn as of March 31, 2020.

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