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Quantification protocol for biofuel production and usage. Version 1

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Written for the biofuel production facility or project developer, this protocol quantifies the emission reductions from the avoidance of fossil fuel consumption when the fossil fuel is replaced by... More ≫

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Written for the biofuel production facility or project developer, this protocol quantifies the emission reductions from the avoidance of fossil fuel consumption when the fossil fuel is replaced by biofuels on an equivalent energy potential basis. The protocol also includes reductions in greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions due to any heat/power production and electricity generation related to the process, and from the avoidance of landfilling any materials which may be diverted for conversion to biofuel. The protocol is not intended to be prescriptive, but instead serve as a generic “recipe” for biofuel facility owners and operators to follow in order to meet measurement, monitoring and GHG quantification requirements.

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Enforcement of the Environmental Protection and Enhancement Act and Water Act [quarterly reports]

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The GoA is committed to a vision of a vibrant and prosperous province where Albertans enjoy a superior quality of life and are confidence about the future for themselves and their children. Safe... More ≫

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The GoA is committed to a vision of a vibrant and prosperous province where Albertans enjoy a superior quality of life and are confidence about the future for themselves and their children. Safe and adequate supplies of water, clean air and land, together with healthy, dynamic communities are the foundations of a high quality of life. All Albertans share responsibility for stewardship of the environment and the responsible use of our natural resources. As part of its mandate, Alberta Environment and Sustainable Resource Development is responsible for working with Albertans to ensure that environmental quality is maintained and that natural resources are used responsibly.

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Guideline for preparing agricultural feasibility reports for irrigation projects

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Agricultural feasibility reports are used by Alberta Environment and Sustainable Resource Development to determine water requirements for irrigation projects and to determine if source water and... More ≫

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Agricultural feasibility reports are used by Alberta Environment and Sustainable Resource Development to determine water requirements for irrigation projects and to determine if source water and soils are suitable for irrigation.

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Quantification protocol for solution gas conservation. Version 1.0

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This quantification is written for the solution gas conservation system operator or a solution gas conservation project developer. Familiarity with and general understanding of the operation of a... More ≫

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This quantification is written for the solution gas conservation system operator or a solution gas conservation project developer. Familiarity with and general understanding of the operation of a solution gas conservation facility is required.

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Technical guidance for completing specified gas compliance reports. Version 4.0

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The purpose of this document is to assist facilities regulated under the Specified Gas Emitters Regulation in completing annual compliance reports. It also provides information on the compliance... More ≫

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The purpose of this document is to assist facilities regulated under the Specified Gas Emitters Regulation in completing annual compliance reports. It also provides information on the compliance options available for facilities that are not able to meet their emissions reduction target through facility level improvements.

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Reducing the footprint of seismic exploration

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Alberta's petroleum industry is built on the work of seismic exploration. Although seismic exploration takes only a short time to complete, its impact on the landscape can last much longer. This... More ≫

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Alberta's petroleum industry is built on the work of seismic exploration. Although seismic exploration takes only a short time to complete, its impact on the landscape can last much longer. This one-page information sheet looks at efforts to reduce the overall footprint of seismic exploration on the landscape.

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Potential for gas migration due to coalbed methane development

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Coalbed gas (CBG) effectively consists of methane with minor amounts of ethane and propane, but no hydrogen sulphide (H2S). Recognition of CBG as an increasingly important energy resource has led... More ≫

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Coalbed gas (CBG) effectively consists of methane with minor amounts of ethane and propane, but no hydrogen sulphide (H2S). Recognition of CBG as an increasingly important energy resource has led to rapid expansion of exploration activity. Rapid development started in the 1980s in the western United States of America (USA), and has spread over the last six years to the Western Canadian Sedimentary Basin (WCSB). Increased production activities have brought increased awareness of environmental issues surrounding CBG development. In particular, reports of negative experiences associated with early CBG development in the USA have raised stakeholder concerns in Canada. Alberta CBG development has largely avoided the water resources issues experienced in the USA from CBG exploitation for two reasons. The major CBG resource plays in Canada to date have been in ‘dry’ coals, while ‘wet’ CBG coals developed in the USA required dewatering in order to recover the gas. Secondly, the rapid...

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Specified gas emitters regulation : technical guidance for completing baseline emissions intensity applications. Version 2.0

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This document is intended to assist regulated facilities under the Specified Gas Emitters Regulation with the completion of the baseline emissions intensity applications. Greenhouse gas emissions... More ≫

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This document is intended to assist regulated facilities under the Specified Gas Emitters Regulation with the completion of the baseline emissions intensity applications. Greenhouse gas emissions intensity is regulated on a facility-by-facility basis. Targets are set at the facility and that facility's performance over time is compared against its approved baseline emissions intensity.

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Specified gas emitters regulation : quantification protocol for including edible oils in cattle feeding regimes. Version 2

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The opportunity for generating carbon offsets with this protocol arises from the direct and indirect reductions of greenhouse gas emissions resulting from modification of the finishing diet for... More ≫

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The opportunity for generating carbon offsets with this protocol arises from the direct and indirect reductions of greenhouse gas emissions resulting from modification of the finishing diet for cattle to include edible oils.

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Specified gas emitters regulation : frequently asked questions for baseline emissions intensity applications and compliance reporting. Version 1

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Guidance document to assist in the interpretation and compliance to the Specified Gas Emitters Regulation, which requires that facilities which emit direct greenhouse gas emissions equal to or... More ≫

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Guidance document to assist in the interpretation and compliance to the Specified Gas Emitters Regulation, which requires that facilities which emit direct greenhouse gas emissions equal to or exceeding 100,000 tonnes CO2 per year on submit a baseline emissions intensity application and annual compliance reports.

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