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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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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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Enhanced approval process (EAP) manual

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The Enhanced Approval Process (EAP) incorporates processes, procedures, policies and information technology systems and tools to create a streamlined, efficient and effective approval process that... More ≫

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The Enhanced Approval Process (EAP) incorporates processes, procedures, policies and information technology systems and tools to create a streamlined, efficient and effective approval process that enables and supports competitiveness and sustainable resource development. The EAP is the first step in a long-term commitment on behalf of government and industry to work together with real and shared accountability for delivering sustainable, long-term environmental outcomes.

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Energy generation from the combustion of biomass waste. Version 2.2

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The document lays out the methodology for quantification of greenhouse gas emissions and emissions offsets from the use of biomass waste to generate energy.

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Ambient air monitoring performance specification standards : continuous analyzers

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Performance specification standards have been developed as part of the revision and update of the Alberta Air Monitoring Directive. The specification standard sheets were designed to provide a... More ≫

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Performance specification standards have been developed as part of the revision and update of the Alberta Air Monitoring Directive. The specification standard sheets were designed to provide a reference for approved methods and minimum performance specifications to assure the consistency and reliability of continuous ambient air quality measurement in the province. Each specification standard sheet includes the following categories: field of application; air monitoring objectives; operational methods; minimum specifications; operational requirements; calibration requirements; reporting requirements; and additional information.

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Diversifying Alberta’s petrochemicals sector

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Provides an overview of the new Petrochemicals Diversification Program, which aims to encourage companies to invest in value-added facilities in Alberta through financial incentives in the form of... More ≫

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Provides an overview of the new Petrochemicals Diversification Program, which aims to encourage companies to invest in value-added facilities in Alberta through financial incentives in the form of royalty credits. Approved projects will be selected through a competitive process.

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Methane and groundwater

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This three-page fact sheet provides information on the presence of methane in groundwater and what water well owners should do if they have questions about methane in their well water.

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Biogas : cleaning and uses

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Biogas consists of methane (CH4) and carbon-dioxide (CO2) along with some trace gases such as water vapour, hydrogen sulphide (H2S), nitrogen, hydrogen and oxygen. Carbon dioxide and trace gases... More ≫

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Biogas consists of methane (CH4) and carbon-dioxide (CO2) along with some trace gases such as water vapour, hydrogen sulphide (H2S), nitrogen, hydrogen and oxygen. Carbon dioxide and trace gases such as water vapour and H2S must be removed before the biogas can be used because: the hydrogen sulphide gas is corrosive; water vapour may cause corrosion when combined with H2S on metal surfaces and reduce the heating value

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Dissolved gases in well water

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Dissolved gases in well water are a common occurrence in Alberta. The major gases found in wells are methane, carbon dioxide, nitrogen and hydrogen sulfide. Information on hydrogen sulfide, a gas... More ≫

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Dissolved gases in well water are a common occurrence in Alberta. The major gases found in wells are methane, carbon dioxide, nitrogen and hydrogen sulfide. Information on hydrogen sulfide, a gas with a rotten egg odour, is discussed in Agrifacts 716 (D14) Removing Hydrogen Sulphide from Water, so hydrogen sulfide will not be discussed in this publication. Common problems with methane and carbon dioxide are “spurting” taps and priming problems (gas locking) in pumps. The gas problem varies in severity – from occasional “spurting” from the hot water taps to a constant flow of gas from the well casing.

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Gas sampling requirements for baseline well-water testing for coalbed methane/natural gas in coal operations

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These requirements are supplementary to the Standard for Water-Well Testing for Coalbed Methane/Natural Gas in Coal Operations and as such contribute to the Standard’s commitment to continue... More ≫

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These requirements are supplementary to the Standard for Water-Well Testing for Coalbed Methane/Natural Gas in Coal Operations and as such contribute to the Standard’s commitment to continue protection of provincial groundwater resources and Albertans’ groundwater supplies through responsible coalbed methane development. The requirements provide consistent protocols for testing, sampling and analyzing groundwater from water wells that were pre-/post-tested as part of the Baseline Water Well Testing Program.

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