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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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Alberta greenhouse gas quantification methodologies. Version 2.x

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Quantification methodologies for emissions, production and other reported data are prescribed for facilities that are subject to the Technology Innovation and Emissions Reduction Regulation and... More ≫

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Quantification methodologies for emissions, production and other reported data are prescribed for facilities that are subject to the Technology Innovation and Emissions Reduction Regulation and the Specified Gas Reporting Regulation, to ensure accuracy and consistency across all facilities and sectors.

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Standard for validation, verification and audit. Version 5.x

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This document outlines the requirements for validation, verification and audit under the Technology Innovation and Emissions Reduction (TIER) Regulation. TIER is Alberta's industrial greenhouse... More ≫

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This document outlines the requirements for validation, verification and audit under the Technology Innovation and Emissions Reduction (TIER) Regulation. TIER is Alberta's industrial greenhouse gas emissions pricing regulation and emissions trading system. Facilities regulated under TIER must reduce emissions to meet facility benchmarks. All facilities are required to submit verified annual compliance reports yearly. Compliance reporting and benchmark applications require third party assurance.

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Quantification protocol for vent gas reduction : technology innovation and emissions reduction (TIER) regulation

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This quantification protocol is written for the oil and gas industry where methane that is normally vented is capture and either conserved or combusted to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. The... More ≫

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This quantification protocol is written for the oil and gas industry where methane that is normally vented is capture and either conserved or combusted to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. The protocol provides a methodology to quantify the greenhouse gas emission reductions from capturing vented methane. Since methane has a much higher global warming potential than carbon dioxide this protocol has the potential to enable project developers to achieve significant reductions and generate emission offsets.

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Carbon offset emission factors handbook. Version 2.0

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The document outlines emission factors needed in calculating emission reductions under a government-approved emission offsets quantification protocol.

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Alberta Department of Energy : policy review Jacobs Consultancy : EU pathway study (2012)

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Discusses policy implications arising from the findings of the report "EU Pathway Study: Life Cycle Assessment of Crude Oils in A European Context" by Jacobs Consultancy, which provides a... More ≫

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Discusses policy implications arising from the findings of the report "EU Pathway Study: Life Cycle Assessment of Crude Oils in A European Context" by Jacobs Consultancy, which provides a comprehensive comparison "wells-to-wheels" carbon intensity emissions of transportation fuels refined from various crude oil sources.

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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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A guide to energy efficient best practices for Alberta’s Road Building & Heavy Construction Industry

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This guide is a compilation of best practices for reducing greenhouse gas emissions in the province’s heavy construction and road building industry. The guide relies heavily on previously... More ≫

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This guide is a compilation of best practices for reducing greenhouse gas emissions in the province’s heavy construction and road building industry. The guide relies heavily on previously established or identified practices in other jurisdictions and is meant to give Alberta’s industry the information it needs to achieve energy efficiency.

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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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