PRELIMINARY INTAKE FORM
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ALBERTA UPSTREAM PETROLEUM RESEARCH FUND
Over 350 additional projects related to the development of smart policies, regulations and best practices for the sustainable development of Alberta’s world class hydrocarbon resources have been launched through the Alberta Upstream Petroleum Research Fund (AUPRF). To view these projects, please go to auprf.ptac.org.
MANAGE ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS
Alternative Energy
Emissions Reduction
Advanced Methane Detection, Analytics and Mitigation Project
Area Methane Detection Using Work Trucks
Auxiliary Burner System in Glycol Dehydration Units
Barriers to the Deployment of Environmental Technologies
Canadian Upstream Oil and Gas Eco-Efficiency Equipment and Operations Handbook
C-DER Centre for the Demonstration of Emissions Reductions
Conventional Heavy Oil Quantification Standards
DEEPP Distributed Energy Efficiency Projects Platform
Emissions and Efficiency Enhancements with REM AFR Systems
Flaring Technology Field Test Facility Flaring Mitigation Centre Market Assessment
Generation of Electric Power from Waste Heat
Glycol Dehydration Pump Optimization
Heavy Oil Vent Mitigation Options – 2nd Edition 2015
Identification and Evaluation of GHG Reduction & Energy Efficiency Improvement
Improved Fire-Tube Immersion Heater Efficiency
Methods Used for Air Emissions Leak Detection and Quantification
Nationally Appropriate Mitigation Actions
Optical Measurement Technology for Fugitive Emissions
Petroleum Emissions Management Accelerator
PT Brands MG22D Diesel Fuel Additive Encana Testing Results
REMVue for Low Horse Power Engines
REMVue Industry Impact Assessment with Field Quantification Tests
Stationary Engine Air Emissions Research
Sulphur Recovery Unit Incinerator Optimization Phase 1
Alberta Upstream Petroleum Research Fund
Evaluation of AUPRF Studies
Air Projects
2019
- Alberta Field Methane Challenge AMFC 1.0 – June Campaign
- Alberta Field Methane Challenge AMFC 2.0 – November Campaign
- Feasibility Study
2018
- NSERC FlareNet Strategic Research Network (2015 – 2019)
- Validation of Reduced Spacing from Residences for Enclosed Combustors
- Emissions Reduction opportunities in Dehydration Facilities
- Mobile Methane Sensing Analytics for Emissions Reduction
- Methane Emissions Data Aggregation and Analysis Project for FEMP-EA and Canadian Context: Resources, Patterns, and Measurement Methodology Performance
- Truck-Based Mobile Surveys to support the PTAC Fugitive Emissions Management Program
- Field Data Collection Study to Investigate Abnormal Tank Venting
- Alternative Fugitive Emission Management Program (FEMP) Effectiveness Assessment
2017
- Advanced Methane Measurements using Ground-based and UAV-based Sensors
- Development of a Highly Repeatable and Auditable, Cost-effective Monitoring System to Locate and Quantify Emissions via Small Unmanned Aerial Systems
- Airborne 3D Gas Imager Aerial Verification
- Aerial Emissions Detection and Mapping
- Mobile Methane Sensing Analytics for Emissions Reduction
- Pneumatic Vent Gas Measurement
- Verification of Quantitative Optical Gas Imaging System
- Pilot Measurements Study for Quantifying Methane Emissions at Upstream and Midstream Oil and Gas Facilities
- Fugitive Equipment Leak Emission Factors with Advanced Monitoring and Detection Methods
- Fugitive Emission Management Program (FEMP) Effectiveness Assessment – Clearstone
- Fugitive Emission Management Program (FEMP) Effectiveness Assessment – Cap-Op (2017 – 2018)
- Condenser APP
2016
- Leak Detection and Repair Baseline
- Revised Emission Factors for Level Controllers
- Vehicle-Based Fugitive Emission Detection and Attribution within Alberta Energy Developments
- Mitigating Low Volume Methane Emissions
2015
- Development of a Model to Predict Benzene Emissions from Glycol Dehydrators with Condensation Tanks: Project Continuation
- Potential Release into the Atmosphere of Additives used in the Hydraulic Fracturing Process
- Literature Review: Use & Environmental Impact of Amines
- Developing a Stand-off (non-intrusive) Stack Testing Technology
- Impacts of Turbulent Wind on Flare Performance
- Pneumatic Pump Alternatives for Cold Weather
- Flaring Cost-Benefit Analysis
- Heavy Oil Odour Management Technology and Best Practices
- PM2.5 Emissions Test Program and Emission Factor Development
2013
- Development of N2O Emission Factors for UOG Fired Equipment
- Efficiency and Emissions of Flares Burning Non-Hydrocarbon Aerosols in the Flare Stream
- Investigation of the Characteristics of Ultrafine Particles for Improved PM Emission Factor Reporting for Flares
- Development of a Model to Predict Benzene Emissions from Glycol Dehydrators with Condensation Tanks
- Gap Analysis for the Stationary Combustion Filterable and Condensable Particulate Matter Emissions Factors
2012
- Emissions from Flares with Non-hydrocarbon Liquids in the Flare Stream
- Understanding and Improving Management of VOCs from the Upstream Oil and Gas Industry
- Evaluating Trace Emissions of Non-Criteria Air Contaminants in the Upstream Oil and Gas Industry
- Evaluation of Air Emissions Associated with Hydraulic Fracturing
- Field Measurement of Black Carbon Emissions from Flares
- Development of an Updated Screening Model and Method for Routine and Non-Routine Flaring Spreadsheet
- Development of a Model to Predict Benzene Emissions from Glycol Dehydrators with Condensation Tanks
2011
- Practical Defensible PM 2.5 Emission Factors for Flares
- Evaluation of Convective Mixing Losses in Aboveground Storage Tanks
- Development of Improved Emission Factors and Speciation Data for Heated Heavy Oil Storage Tanks
- Photolytic Degradation of BTEX from the Oil and Gas Sector (2010 – 2011)
2010
- Development of Novel Method to Detect and Locate Fugitive Emissions (2008 – 2010)
- Improved Flare Source Parameters for CALPUFF and AERMOD Dispersion Models
- Identifying all Sources of Benzene at UOG Sites/Facilities
- Evaluation of GHG Emissions from Crude Oil and Condensate Storage Tanks
- Improved Emissions Factors for Particulate Matter (PM) from Flares
2009
- Development of Improved Emission Factors and Speciation Data for Heated Heavy Oil Storage Tanks
- Phase II Non-Routine Flaring Modeling Tool Development
- Emissions from Flares with Non-hydrocarbon Liquids in the Flare Stream
- Evaluation of Emissions in the Upstream Oil and Natural Gas Industry
- Evaluation of Air Emissions Associated with Hydraulic Fracturing
- Field Measurement of Black Carbon Emissions from Flares
- Practical Defensible PM 2.5 Emission Factors for Flares
- Understanding and Improving Management of VOCs from the Upstream Oil and Gas Industry
- Evaluation of Convective Mixing Losses in Aboveground Storage Tanks
2008
- UV Application for Selective Destruction of Emissions Consituents in the Oil and Gas Industry
- Continued Development of Numerical Simulation of a Sour Gas Flare
2007
- Gaseous Fuel Mixture Effects on Total Soot Yield from Flares
- GHG Emissions and Reductions from Solution Gas Flares in Alberta
- Predictive Model for Estimating Energy Consumption by UOG Facilities
- Catalytic Combustion for the Elimination of Methane, BTEX and Other VOC (2005 – 2007)
2006
- Quantification of Soot Emissions from Flares – Phase 2
- Numerical Simulation of a Sour Gas Flare
- Human Neurobehavioural Effects of H2S
2005
- Field Compatible Measurement of Flare Efficiency and Emissions
- Resolving Air Flow over Elevated Terrain to Improve Dispersion Modelling for Sour Gas Flares
- Effect of Sour Fuel Composition on Flare Combustion Efficiency
2004
- Flare Performance Research Initiative (2001 – 2004)
- Human Neurobehavioral Effects of Hydrogen Sulfide
- Caroline Livestock Study
- The Facilitation of Sustainable, Eco-efficient and Greenhouse Gas Technologies
2003
- New Flare Burner Designs
- Solution Gas and Knock-out Liquids Characterization
- Well Test Flare Plume Monitoring (2001 & 2003)
- Sour Gas Exposure Phase II
2002
- Solution Gas Analysis – Products of Combustion
- Controlled Human Exposure Studies to H2S Investigation of Neurobehavioural Potential – API
2001
- Vent Gas Mitigation Options
- Combustion Enhancement And Emission Reduction From Flare Stacks
- Well Test Separator Efficiency
Ecological Projects
2019
- Canada Warbler Response to Vegetation Structure on Recovering Energy Sector Disturbances (2016 – 2019)
- Algar Caribou Habitat Restoration Project (2018-2019)
- Evaluation of New Grizzly Bear Genetic Scat Results with DNA Results from Hair Collection – A Test and Comparison of Population Monitoring for the Future of Provincial Grizzly Bear Monitoring (2018-2019)
- Efficient Monitoring of Wildlife Responses to Seismic Line Restoration in the Algar Habitat Restoration Program (2015 – 2019)
- Targeting Alternate Prey to Understand Caribou and Moose Habitat Management Choices in a Regenerating Landscape: Increasing Functional Habitat for Caribou within West-Central Ranges (2018-2019)
2018
- Woodland Caribou Calving Areas and Calf Survival in Relation to Habitat Selection, Anthropogenic Disturbance, and Exposure to Predation Risk
- Influence of Forest Fires on Legacy Seismic Line Revegetation and on Caribou Habitat Restoration Treatment (e.g., mounding and planting) in Wetland and Transitional Habitats
- Grizzly Bears and Pipelines in Alberta: A Provincial Update
2017
- Redefining Designable Units (DUs): Phase 2, Mountain and Boreal Caribou in Alberta and BC
- Development of Remote Sensing Techniques for Regional Reclamation Monitoring of Peatlands in Alberta (2016 – 2017)
- Caribou Range Restoration Project: 10 Year Follow-up Monitoring of Naturally Regenerating Seismic Lines in West Central Alberta (2015 – 2017)
- Optimization of Cost-effective and Functionally Effective Vegetation Management Solutions for Forest Reclamation
2016
- Does Recovery Linear Features Increase Functional Habitat for Caribou? (2015 – 2016)
- White-Tailed Deer Behavioral Response to Anthropogenic Features (2012 – 2016)
- Grizzly Bear Survival in Oil and Gas Operating Areas
- Assessing Disease Prevalence and Caribou Health in West-Central and North-Western Alberta (2015 – 2016)
- Evaluating Genomic Diversity for Caribou in Alberta to Allow for Effective Biodiversity Monitoring, Augmentation and Conservation
- Monitoring Wetland Vegetation and Reclamation Across Space and Time
2015
- Assessing the Role of Grizzly Bears in the Decline of Woodland Caribou (2014 – 2015)
- Removing the Wellsite Footprint (2004 – 2015)
- Caribou Behaviour and Calving Success in Relation to Oil and Gas Development: Are All Disturbances Created Equal?
- Moose and Predator Numerical Response to Anthropogenic Features
- Do Oil and Gas Activities and Access Control Measures Affect the Distribution, Abundance and Movements of Grizzly Bears?
- Assessing Peatland Restoration Success to Meet Alberta’s Peatland Reclamation Criteria
2013
- Assessing Spatial Factors Affecting Predation Risk to Boreal Caribou Calves: Implications for Management (2011 -2013)
- Evaluating the Ecological Risk of Oil and Gas Development on Ferruginous Hawks (2010 – 2013)
- Grizzly Bears and Pipelines: Response to Unique Linear Features (2012 – 2013)
- A Tool to Assess Cumulative Effects of Development on Biodiversity (20102 – 2013)
- Long-term Revegetation Success of Industry Reclamation Techniques in the Northern Fescue Natural Subregion (2011 – 2013)
- Peatland Restoration of Abandoned Oil and Gas Well Sites
- Evaluating the Revegetation Success of Foothills Fescue Grassland (2011 – 2013)
- The Role of Predation by Wolves and Bears in Caribou Declines in West-Central Alberta
- We Have a Reclamation Certificate, But is it Good Enough? Long-term Reclamation Monitoring of Oil and Gas Footprints
2012
- Scaling Up the Role of Predation in Caribou Declines in West Central Alberta (2011 – 2012)
- Use of Anthropogenic Linear Features by Alternative Predators in Woodland Caribou Range
- Disturbance Zones of Influence on Boreal Songbird Communities in Northern Alberta
2011
- When is Reclamation Success Achieved, Using the 2010 Reclamation Criteria as a Guide?
- Grizzly Bear Response to Oil and Gas Development and Activities in Alberta (2010 – 2011)
- Effects of Oil and Gas Development on Grassland Birds
2010
- Strategies for Evaluating the Effectiveness of Reclamation Successes on Native Landscapes, Including the Mixed Grass Prairies, the Northern Fescue Natural Region, Foothills Fescue Natural Regions, the Aspen Parkland Natural Region and Saline/Hydro-Carbon Contaminated Affected Soils (2009 – 2010)
- Plant Species at Risk Responses to Shallow Gas Development
- Evaluating the Ecological Risk of Energy Sector Development on Burrowing Owls in Native Prairie Habitat (2008 – 2010)
- The Role of Predation in Woodland Caribou Population Declines in Northeastern Alberta
2009
- Seismic Line Successional Recovery: Implications for Animal Movement and Weed Invasion in the Boreal Forest
- Range Expansion of White-tailed Deer: Differentiating Responses to Climate Change and Industrial Land Use
- Linear Features, Forestry and Wolf Predation of Caribou and Other Prey in West Central Alberta
- Wolf Movements in Relation to Natural and Industrial Landscape Features on Caribou Range in on East Slopes of Rocky Mountains, BC
2008
- Efficient Strategies for Remediating and Revegetating Sensitive Landscapes: Oilsands, Saline Areas, Forested and Foothills Regions (2006 – 2008)
- Putting Grizzly Bear Research Results into Today’s Land Management and Planning in Northwestern Alberta: Continue Map and Model Development for Northern Alberta and Complete Interim Health Results for Grizzly Bear Populations in Alberta (2006 – 2008)
- Development of Ecologically-based Criteria to Assess the Impact and Recovery of Seismic Lines
2007
- Assessment of “Species at Risk” (SARA) Setback Distances Relative to Oil and Gas Activity (2005 – 2007)
2006
- Alberta Biodiversity Monitoring Program (2005 -2006)
- Native Species and Revegetating Oil and Gas Disturbances in the Sandy Soils of the Parkland EcoRegion of Alberta (2003 – 2006)
- Changes in Alternative Prey Density in Fen/Bog Complexes May Affect the Spatial Separation of Caribou from Wolves
- Boreal Caribou: Telemetry Project (Bistcho Lake/Cameron Hill Herds)
- Woodland Caribou Research – Caribou Range Restoration Project (2003 – 2006)
2005
- Grizzly Bear Habitat Mapping and Modeling in Alberta (2004 – 2005)
2004
2003
- Foothills Model Forest Grizzly Bear Research Project (2001 – 2003)
2002
- Caroline Animal Health Study
- Recovery of Caribou Ranges in Alberta, Boreal & West Central
- University of Alberta Protective Clothing Research
2001
Soil and Groundwater Projects
2019
- Data Compilation and Analysis of Phase II ESAs Associated with Drilling Waste Disposal Locations
- Regulatory Approval of Risk Assessment Tools (2017 – 2019)
- Finalization of Research and Preliminary Selenium Soil Quality Guideline Derivation
- Low Probability Receptor Assessment (2016-2019)
- Agronomic Receptor Evaluation for Direct Soil Contact (2018-2019)
- Remediation of Hydrocarbon Contaminated Soil and Groundwater using Heat-Activated Nano Stimulators (2018-2019)
- Standardizing Risk Assessment Approaches Based on Residual Mass vs. Numerical Endpoints (2018-2019)
- Re-evaluation of F2 and F3 Petroleum Hydrocarbon Management Limits (2018-2019)
- Evaluation of Reclamation Practices on Forested Upland and Peatland Well Sites (2018-2019)
- Plant Uptake of Petroleum Hydrocarbons and Salt (NaCl) and Derivation of Soil-to-Plant Uptake Factors
2018
- Salt Affected Wellsites/Native Prairie Protocol Implementation Policy
- Development of a Chloride Water Quality Guideline Based on Hardness and Consideration for Cation Toxicity (2012 – 2018)
2017
- Salt Affected Soils: Quantifying Impacts To Develop Scientifically Based Remediation Criteria For Alberta
- Regional Approach to Assessment Background Soil Quality
2016
- Development of a Reduced Analytical Suite of Upstream Oilfield Metals for Groundwater Monitoring
- Development of EcoContact Soil Selenium Guidelines (2013 – 2016)
- Database of Background Metals Concentrations in Shallow Alberta Groundwater
- Understanding characterizing the influence of clay pads on toluene biogenesis in peatlands
2015
- Background Metals Database
- Regulatory Follow-up for Subsoil SAR SST Implementation
- Soil Quality Guidelines for Selected Trace Metals (2013 – 2015)
- Field Validations of the F2:F3b Ratio and BOC-adjusted PHC F3 Calculation for Resolving False Detections of Crude Oil and Diesel Petroleum Hydrocarbons in Clean Soils
- Native Prairie Management Limits and Surface Soil SSRA
- Salt-Affected Wellsite Closure
- Identifying, Characterizing and Addressing Soil and Groundwater Issues related to SCF and Other Types of Natural Gas Migration
- Regulatory Follow-up for Boron Guideline Finalization
2013
- Proposed Third Party Review for PTAC SAR Subsoil Guidelines Project
- Vapour Emissions from Ex-Situ Remediation (2010 – 2013)
- Updates and Upgrades to Alberta Environment Subsoil Salinity Tool (SST) Software and Manual
- Development of a Reduced Analytical Suite of Upstream Oilfield Metals for Groundwater Monitoring
- A Rapid Bioassay for Predicting Toxicity of PHC-Contaminated Soil (2010 – 2013)
- Using Laboratory Saturation Percentages to Estimate Soil Texture
2012
- Synthesis of Boron Plant Toxicity Data, Irrigation Data, and Fate and Transport Modeling to Generate Boron Guideline Recommendations for Soil and Groundwater
- Validation of Petroleum Hydrocarbon Stratified Remediation Subsoil Criteria
- Implementation of Subsoil Sodium Adsorption Ratio Guidelines into the Alberta Environment Subsoil Salinity Tool
- Eco-Toxicity of Sulphate Relative to Chloride
- Alternative Process for Developing a Tier 2 SSRO
2011
- Synthesis of SAR/Hydraulic Conductivity Data from Multiple Column Studies Coupled with Three-Dimensional Transport Modeling to Support Framework for Subsoil SAR Guidelines
- Sulfate Adsorption and Desorption Properties of Alberta Soils and Their Relevance to Transport Properties and Leaching /Redistribution Rates
- Enhanced Reclamation using Plant Growth Promoting Rhizobacteria in the Green Zone
- Plant Toxicity Study for Boron in Peat/Muskeg Ecosystems
- Simplified Microtox Bioassay Procedure for Drilling Waste Testing
- Application of Different Measures of Bioavailability to Support the Derivation of Risk-based (Tiers 2 or 3) Remedial Benchmarks for PHC-contaminated Sites (2008 – 2011)
- Utilizing Carbon Ranges, Unresolved Complex Mixtures and Carbon Prefereence Index Signatures as a New Tool for Quantifying Biogenic vs. Petrogenic Hydrocarbons in Soils Contaminated with Heavy Petroleum Products
- Crop Response to Excessive Root Zone Contamination with Petroleum Hydrocarbons Under simulated Drought
2010
- Evaluating the Ecotoxicity of PHC F3 in Peat Soils vs. Mineral Soils
- Characterization of the Saturated Conductivity – SAR- EC Relationship in Subsoils
- Weathered PHC F2 and the Eco-Contact Pathway – Phase II – The Effect of Soil Texture (2008 & 2010)
- SST Program Refinement
- Petroleum Hydrocarbon Tier 2 Guideline Calculation Software
- Test Methodology and Toxicity Study for Boron
- Development of Assessment and Remediation Approaches for Salt Releases to Peatlands in Western Canada
2009
- Study of the Fate and Transport of Calcium Sulfate (Gypsum) and Sodium Sulfate Concentrations in Shallow Soil
- Characterization of the Saturated Conductivity – SAR – EC Relationship in Subsoils
- Boron Guideline Development Work
- Development of a Shower Exposure Model for Benezene – Background Work for a Potential Update of Soil Quality and Drinking Water Guidelines for Benzene
- Distinguishing Natural vs Petroleum F3 Hydrocarbons in Diesel Invert Biopiles
- Development of Assessment and Remediation Approaches for of Salt Releases to Peatlands in Western Canada
- Third-Party Sensitivity Analysis of the Suboil Salinity Tool Version 2.1
- SST Program – Refinements, Training, Solicitation for Incorporation into Saskatchewan
2008
- Development of Risk-based Environmental Assessment and Remediation Guidelines for Salt Releases to Muskeg and Other Wetlands Settings
- Validation of Subsoil Hydrocarbon Criteria for Stratified Remediation at Upstream Oil and Gas Facilities in Alberta (2007 – 2008)
- Refining the Analytical Protocols for Methanol, Amines and Glycols
- Boron Impacts in Soil a Produced Water Co-Contaminant
2007
- Final Phase – Guideline Derivation for Soil Salinity Below the Root Zone
- Distinguishing Natural vs Petroleum F3 Hydrocarbons in Oil Spill Impacted Muskeg Material
- Chemical and Isotopic Characterization of Water and Dissolved Gases in Shallow Aquifers in the Vicinity of Coal Bed Methane Operations in Alberta
2006
- Validation of Toxicology Test Methods for Assessing Petroleum Hydrocarbon and Brine Spills in Boreal Forest and Taiga Eco-Zone Soils
- Methanol, Amines, and Glycols Guideline (MAGG) Project
- Imaging the Fate and Transport of a Salt Spill During Remediation with Time-lapse Electrical Resistivity (2004 – 2006)
- Guideline Deriration for Soil Salinity Below the Root Zone – Generic Salinity Risk Criteria Matrix Refinement and Screening Decision Tool Development
- Assessment and Refinement of Ecotoxicity Methods for Development of Tier 2 Soil Eco-contact Standards and Application to Site-specific Risk Assessments (Tier 3
2005
- Field-Scale Assessments of the Phytoremediation of Weathered Hydrocarbons in Soil
- Environmentally Acceptable Endpoints for Weathered/Aged (Residual) Petroleum Hydrocarbons CCME CWS Fraction F3 in Soil – Phase II
- Toxicity Testing for Methanol, Amine, and Glycol Quality Guideline Development
- Development of Generic Site Assessment Criteria for Salinity Below the Root Zone
2004
- A Re-evaluation of the Toxicity of CCME Petroleum Hydrocarbon Fraction 3, and Interaction Effects Between Fractions (2003 – 2004)
- CCME fraction 3 – gap study
- Compost amendment of oil field waste to remediate high concentrations of petroleum hydrocarbons F3 and F4 fractions
- Reclaimed Soil Quality Benchmark Study
- Field-Scale Assessments of the Phytoremediation of Weathered Hydrocarbons in Soil
- Monitored Natural Attenuation for Upstream Oil and Gas Industry (2001 – 2004)
2003
- Ecotoxicity Risk Assessment of Hydrocarbon Residuals in Bioremediated Oil-Contaminated Clay Soils
- Improved Methods of Evaluating Revegetation for Determining Reclamation Success on Cultivated Land
- Testing Remediation Techniques for Salt Affected Sites
- Field Verification of Salinity Models Proposed for Developing Risk Based Salt Criteria in Soil
2002
- Plant Uptake and Degradation of Process Chemicals and Hydrocarbons in Wetlands (2001 – 2002)
- Reclamation and management of crested wheatgrass invaded sites in southern Alberta
- Native Vegetation/Wetland Inventory and GIS Mapping: Parkland Natural
- Framework Foundation and Guidance for Tier 2 Site-Specific Development of Soil Contact Cleanup Standards for PHC-contaminated sites
- Determination of Environmentally Acceptable Endpoints for Residual Unrefined Petroleum Hydrocarbons in Soil – Phase III
2001
- Treatment Of Hydrocarbon Cont. Water Using Constructed Wetlands – Phase III
- Assessment of Phytoremediation as an In-Situ Technique – Phase III
- Land treatment of bioremediated hydrocarbon contaminated soils
- Determination of Environmentally Acceptable Endpoints for Residual Unrefined
Water Projects
2019
- AB Water Tool (2017 – 2020)
- AB Water Tool – Water Use Reporting
- Scientific Evaluation and Interpretation of Baseline Groundwater Well Testing Data Available for British Columbia
- Alternative Water Source Life-Cycle Management Framework
- Hydropti: A decision support tool for water management in oil and gas unconventional plays
2018
2017
- Scientific evaluation and interpretation of baseline groundwater well testing data available for Alberta (20016 – 2017)
- Surface Water Diversion Learning Portal
- Develop Tool to Complete Environmental Net Effects (ENE) Assessment of Water Source Alternatives for Unconventional Gas (2015 – 2017)
- Investigation of Lay Flat Hose for Alternate Water Use Phase 2: Risk Evaluation and Risk Management / Best Management Procedures to Minimize Environmental Risk
- Strategic Water Management in Oil and Gas Unconventional Plays: Environmental Net Effects Evaluation
- Create a framework for operator and multi-operator Water Management Plans to satisfy the policy outcomes of the Water Conservation Policy for Upstream Oil and Gas Operations
2016
- Risk Assessment: Use of Layflat Surface Hose for the Transport of Alternative Water
- Implementing a Technology and Pilot Testing Process for Hydraulic Fracturing Operators
- Consortium for Permafrost Ecosystems in Transition (2015 – 2016)
- Water sources data centralization project
2015
- Consolidation of existing groundwater quality data collected in western Canadian sedimentary basin
- Investigate the potential for surface casing vent flow/groundwater migration issues
- Developing scope for treatment technology pilot
- Set protocols for sustainable withdrawal from lakes
- Identify regulatory challenges for re-using produced water and flowback in Alberta
- Catalog and reconcile water usage information from the available sources in Western Canada
- Performance analysis of engineered liner systems used to store saline fluids in the Canadian oil and gas industry: physical and environmental influences
2013
- Integrated Assessment of Water Resources for Unconventional Oil and Gas Plays, West-central Alberta (2012 – 2013)
- Understanding the Impact of Permafrost on the Prediction of Water Availability in the Horn River Basin
- Environmental Net Effects Assessment of Saline Water – Phase 3
- Water Collaboration Assessment for Unconventional Gas Development
2012
- Regional Groundwater Assessment Monitoring
- Fracturing Fluid Additive Risk Assessment and Selection Tool
- Treatment of Saline Water
- Socio-Enviro Impact of Increasing water use in the Duvernay Formation
2011
- Direct and Indirect Environmental Risks of Hydraulic Fracturing and Associated Additives
- Frac Water Recycling Feasibility Study and Decision Tool
- Sustainable Frac-Water & Produced Water Treatment & Recycle
2010
2009
- Assessing Wastewater Treatment Technologies, Storage and Water Reuse
- Emergency Surface Water Pond Treatment Technology
- Chemical and Isotopic Characterization of Water and Dissolved Gases in Shallow Aquifers in the Vicinity of Coal Bed Methane Operations in Alberta
- Beneficial Use of Pre-treated Produced Water and Related Salt Impacted Waters Using Advanced Ceramic Membranes
Well Abandonment Projects
2019
- Methane Emissions – Human and Ecological Health Risk based Ranking and Prioritization Tool (2016 – 2019)
- Plug and Abandon Strategies for Canada’s Oil & Gas Wells (2017 – 2019)
- Multi-year compositional, isotopic and microbial investigation of gas migration issues to develop “best-practices” for industry
2018
- Plug/annular cement integrity analysis and fault diagnosis of mechanical plugs
- Identifying Regional Variation in the Source Depths of Migrating Gas from Conventional and Unconventional Wells in the Western Canadian Sedimentary Basin
- Chemical Cement Alternatives
2017
2016
IMPROVE OIL AND GAS RECOVERY
CO2 Enhanced Hydrocarbon Recovery
Heavy Oil
Enhancements to an Online Steam Analyzer for Thermally Enhanced Heavy Oil Recovery (EN)
Cold Heavy Oil Production with Sand (CHOPS) Methods for Reduction of Methane Venting
Conventional Heavy Oil R&D Needs Including GHG Intensity Reduction
Emissions Reductions and Energy Efficiency in Crude Bitumen and Heavy Oil Project
Numerical Modelling of Mobile Submerged Combustion Vaporizer
Online Oil in Water Analyzer in Thermally Enhanced Heavy Oil Recovery Project
Preliminary Review of Underground Mining of Currently Inaccessible Hydrocarbon Resources
Expanding Heavy Oil & Bitumen Resources – Technology Roadmap
Appendix 8.0 – Heavy Oil Casing Gas Utilization Option Sheets
Oil Sands
Bitumen Production Fundamentals Research Group (BPFRG)
Creating Value from Asphaltenes
Economic Benefits of Gas Injection in Steam-Assisted Gravity Drainage (SAGD)
High Performance Slotted Liners
Innovative Application of Electricity for Oil Sands
Integration of High Temperature Gas-Cooled Reactor Technology with Oil Sands Processes
Tight Oil and Gas
Field Trial of New Light-Weight Proppant
Filling the Gap Unconventional Gas Technology Roadmap
Mapping the Unconventional Resource Industry in the Bakken Region
Mapping the Unconventional Resource Industry in the Cardium Play Region
Novel Water Treatment Technology for Application to Hydraulic Fracturing
Unconventional Resource Industry Development in the Duvernay Play Regions
IMPROVE VALUE-ADDED PRODUCTS
Hydrocarbon Upgrading
Pipelines
Analysis of Pipeline Exposure Data and Scoping Review of Exposure Scenarios
Cleaning of Pipelines for Abandonment
Decomposition of Pipe Coating Materials in Abandoned Pipelines
Frost Heave Effects on Pipeline Exposure Rates
Peace River Abandoned Pipeline Segment Field Study [Segment abandoned between 1972 and 1979]
Pipeline Abandonment Research Program
Potential Impact of Abandoned Anode Beds
Potential Impact of Power Lines on Corrosion of Abandoned Pipelines
Recommended Long Term Monitoring Program for All Aspects of an Abandoned Pipeline
Recommended Practice for Cleaning Pipelines for Abandonment – Stage 1
Review of Previous Pipeline Abandonment Program – TransCanada Peace River Mainline
Review of Previous Pipeline Abandonment Programs (Farmland) Project
Risk-Based Decision Making Framework for Pipeline Abandonment
Water Conduit Effect in Abandoned Pipelines
Understanding the Mechanisms of Corrosion and their Effects on Abandoned Pipelines
REDUCE CAPITAL, OPERATING AND G&A COSTS
R&D Projects in conjunction with Coordination of University Research for Synergy and Effectiveness (COURSE):
2000
- Characterization of Conventional Oil and Gas, Heavy Oil and Bitumen Formations using Low Field NMR Spectroscopy
- Asphaltene Deposition
- Intermetallic-Based Alloy Coatings on Steel Structures used in Oxidation, Sulphidization and Carburization Environments
- Enhanced Oil Recovery by Unrease-Catalyzed, Microbial Calcium Carbonate Blocking
- In-Line Multiphase Flow Meter Development
- 2000 Performance Evaluation of Shale for Ensuring Hydraulic Isolation around Thermal Wellbores
- A New Measurement while Drilling Surveying Technique Employing the Technology of Fiber Optic Gyroscope in a Strap-Down Inertial Navigation System
- Improving Performance of High Temperature Fuel Cells
- Combustion Enhancement and Emission Reduction form Flare Stacks Using Passive Jet-Flow Control
- Optimization of Steam Generator Performance
- Geotechnical Behaviour of Oil Sands Paste Tailings/Geotechnical Physics of Producing Thickened Tailings (Paste)
- Development of New Technology to Improve the Equipment Utilization Rate in Mining Operations
- Research into Cold (25oC) Conditioning of Oil Sands with Regard to Solids Reduction in Froth through Solvent/Demulsifier Nascent Froth and Naphtha/Paraffinic Diluent Prost-Production Froth Treatment Schemes
- At Face Slurrying: Advancing Innovative Technology for Oil Sands Production
- Impact of Residual Bitumen Removal Methods on the Separation of Heavy Minerals in the Oil Sands Tailings
- Evaluation of Miscible and Submiscible Flue Gas Injection for Improved Recovery of Light Oils and Sequestering of Green House Gases
2001
- Geomechanical – Reservoir Processes of Waste Injection (Disposal) into Unconsolidated Formations
- Geological Controls on the Isotope Geochemistry of Formation Gases in the Alberta Oilfields
- Foamy Oil Flow in Cold Production of Heavy Oil
- Effect of Residual O2 in CO2 for a Miscible Flood/CO2 Sequestration Process
- Seismic Monitoring for Enhanced Heavy Oil Recovery
- Investigation of the Erosion-Corrosion Mechanisms in Slurry Flow
- Intelligent Shovel Excavation in Varying Oil Sands Formation and Bitumen Content
- Impact of Asphaltene Solvent Interaction on VAPEX Process
- Scale-up of Dispersion Coefficients in VAPEX Process
- A Microstructural Approach to Modelling Sand Production
- Wireless Digital Sensors and Analysis Systems for Monitoring Petroleum Reservoirs
- Fuel Cell for Conversion of Hydrogen Sulfide
- Improving Solid Oxide Fuel Cell Operation Using Hydrocarbon Fuels
2002
- Foamy Oil Flow Modeling Including Non Equilibrium and Mobility Effects
- Catalytic Solutions for the Mitigation of Hydrocarbon GHG Emissions
- Laboratory Testing of Novel Sealant for Field Trial Implementation
- Extraction of Carbon Dioxide as Gas Hydrate from Flue Gases
- Development of Models to Predict Significant Stress Corrosion Cracking of Pipeline Steels in Near Neutral pH Environments
- Molecular Dynamics Simulation of Stress Corrosion Cracking
- Exploration and Wear Corrosion Synergism and Development of Guidelines for Materials Selection and Design
- Effect of Gas Pressure Induced Dilation on Permeability Change of Oil Sand and Surface Heave
- Understanding Impact Generated Hydrocarbon Reservoirs
- Controlled Gas Phase Combustion within Porous Media
- Geostatistical Characterization of Naturally Fractured Reservoirs
- Detection of Island Conditions for Distributed Generators
- Application of Electron Microscopy Techniques in Solid Oxide Fuel Cell (SOFC) Research
- Fuel Cell for Conversion of Hydrogen Sulfide