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Economic impacts of a greenhouse gas emissions cap on the oil and gas sector

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In December 2023, the Government of Canada announced plans to implement a national cap-and-trade system to help reduce greenhouse gas emissions in the oil and gas sector to achieve the goal of... More ≫

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In December 2023, the Government of Canada announced plans to implement a national cap-and-trade system to help reduce greenhouse gas emissions in the oil and gas sector to achieve the goal of net-zero emissions by 2050. This report, prepared by the Conference Board of Canada and presented to Alberta Treasury Board and Finance, estimates the potential economic impact of a greenhouse gas emissions cap on the oil and gas sector.

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Methane emissions management from the upstream oil and gas sector in Alberta

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This annual information report provides details related to mitigating methane emissions from the upstream oil, bitumen and gas sector in Alberta, which includes all facilities licensed or approved... More ≫

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This annual information report provides details related to mitigating methane emissions from the upstream oil, bitumen and gas sector in Alberta, which includes all facilities licensed or approved by the Alberta Energy Regulator, including, but not limited to, well sites, oil and gas batteries, gas plants, compressor stations, pipelines, gas gathering systems, oil production sites, and other related facilities, but does not include bitumen mining and upgrading. The report meets Alberta's annual reporting requirements included in a 2020 agreement between Alberta and Canada regarding the reduction of methane emissions from the oil and gas sectors.

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Climate Leadership Plan : progress report

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In November 2015 the Government of Alberta introduced the Climate Leadership Plan to reduce carbon emissions. These reports provide an update on the actions taken and progress made towards... More ≫

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In November 2015 the Government of Alberta introduced the Climate Leadership Plan to reduce carbon emissions. These reports provide an update on the actions taken and progress made towards achieving the goals set out in the plan. Progress reports outline how the province will measure, evaluate and report on progress made on reducing greenhouse gas emissions as well as other important outcomes.

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GHG emissions from oil sands tailing ponds : overview and modelling based on fermentable substrates

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Extraction and upgrading/refining of mined bitumen are energy intensive operations that require significant fuel consumption resulting in emissions of greenhouse gases. The less understood part of... More ≫

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Extraction and upgrading/refining of mined bitumen are energy intensive operations that require significant fuel consumption resulting in emissions of greenhouse gases. The less understood part of GHG emissions from surface mining operations is methane and carbon dioxide production from fluid tailings ponds. Part I of this paper explains past, current and future practices that affect greenhouse gas emissions from tailings ponds and presents a few facts that contrast with assumptions commonly made in literature regarding fugitive emissions from oil sands mines. Part II of the paper then proposes a Base GHG Model for calculating future greenhouse gas emissions. This modelling effort presents a different approach to calculate greenhouse gas emissions from ponds based on fermentable substrates with a focus on diluent, which has been shown to be the most bioavailable part of tailings. Different scenarios based on the Base GHG Model show potential pathways toward lowering the Alberta...

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Results for 2009 to 2012 achieved under greenhouse gas memorandum of understanding (MOU) between Alberta Roadbuilders and Heavy Construction Association and Government of Alberta

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In September 2009 the Alberta Roadbuilders and Heavy Construction Association (ARHCA) and the Government of Alberta signed a greenhouse gas memorandum of understanding. The parties agreed to work... More ≫

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In September 2009 the Alberta Roadbuilders and Heavy Construction Association (ARHCA) and the Government of Alberta signed a greenhouse gas memorandum of understanding. The parties agreed to work together to enable the road building and heavy construction industry to improve energy efficiency, improve industry and the province's competitiveness, and help reduce greenhouse gas emissions. This report presents an overview of the activities, initiatives and accomplishments under the MOU that ended December 31, 2012.

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Greenhouse gas Memorandum Of Understanding (MOU) between the Alberta Motor Transport Association (AMTA) and Government of Alberta (GOA) work-plan

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This memorandum of understanding outlines the requirement of a two- to three-year work plan, established by the Alberta Motor Transport Association GHG Coordinating Committee on a consensus basis,... More ≫

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This memorandum of understanding outlines the requirement of a two- to three-year work plan, established by the Alberta Motor Transport Association GHG Coordinating Committee on a consensus basis, with prioritized initiatives and delivery timelines. The work plan will be updated on an annual basis.

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Annual report 2010 and 2011 on Greenhouse Gas Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the Alberta Roadbuilders and Heavy Construction Association and the Government of Alberta

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In September 2009 the Alberta Roadbuilders and Heavy Construction Association and the Government of Alberta signed a Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Memorandum of Understanding. The parties to the MOU agreed... More ≫

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In September 2009 the Alberta Roadbuilders and Heavy Construction Association and the Government of Alberta signed a Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Memorandum of Understanding. The parties to the MOU agreed to work together to enable the road building and heavy construction industry to: improve energy efficiency, improve industry and the province's competitiveness, and help reduce GHG emissions. This report presents an overview of the activities, initiatives and accomplishments under the MOU to the end of calendar year 2011.

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Greenhouse gas Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the Alberta Motor Transport Association (AMTA) and Government of Alberta (GOA) annual report

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The memorandum of understanding outlines the requirement of an annual report highlighting the activities of the Alberta Motor Transport Association GHG Coordinating Committee (AGCC), to be... More ≫

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The memorandum of understanding outlines the requirement of an annual report highlighting the activities of the Alberta Motor Transport Association GHG Coordinating Committee (AGCC), to be submitted to Deputy Ministers of Environment, and Transportation, and the AMTA board of directors.

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Enhanced oil recovery through carbon capture and storage : an opportunity for Alberta

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This report discusses and analyzes the benefits of utilizing enhanced oil recovery (EOR) as a means of accelerating the wide scale implementation of carbon capture and sequestration (CCS) in... More ≫

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This report discusses and analyzes the benefits of utilizing enhanced oil recovery (EOR) as a means of accelerating the wide scale implementation of carbon capture and sequestration (CCS) in Alberta. It examines the short- and long-term economic benefits of EOR and CCS in Alberta as a way of unlocking Alberta's resource and industrial potential. Challenges are highlighted, and specific opportunities for action to address those challenges are identified. The report begins with the conclusion of the Energy Resource Committee, followed by its 13 Recommendations for action.

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Specified gas emitters regulation : quantification protocol for innovative feeding of swine and storing and spreading of swine manure. Version 1

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This quantification protocol is applicable to the quantification of direct and indirect reductions of greenhouse gas emissions resulting from the implementation of two kinds of innovative... More ≫

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This quantification protocol is applicable to the quantification of direct and indirect reductions of greenhouse gas emissions resulting from the implementation of two kinds of innovative practices on swine farms. First, the protocol quantifies greenhouse gas reductions achieved by feed substituting practices that decrease emissions. Second, the protocol quantifies reductions associated with pig husbandry practices that increase efficiency by generating less manure per unit of pigs raised.

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