Greenpath 2016 Alberta Fugitive and Vented Emissions Inventory Study*
The AER commissioned Greenpath’s 2016 “Alberta Fugitive and Vented Emissions Inventory Study” to understand fugitive and venting emissions in Alberta. The report helped inform technical discussions at the multistakeholder committees for methane reduction.
We used the data collected during this study to model the current distribution and inventory of pneumatic controllers in Alberta.
Alberta Methane Abatement Cost Study*
The AER commissioned the Delphi Group’s June 2017 “Methane Abatement Costs” study to examine the costs associated with methane mitigation options. We used the costs published in this report to inform the economic model inputs for assessing methane emissions reductions.
Cap-Op Energy Pneumatic Inventory Study*
The AER commissioned Cap-Op Energy’s March 2018 “Pneumatic Inventory Study” to understand pneumatic device populations and emissions in Alberta. We are using the data to improve the existing model and update the assumptions used for the distribution and inventory of pneumatic instruments in Alberta.
Clearstone Update of Equipment Component and Fugitive Emission Factors for Alberta Upstream Oil and Gas Study*
Natural Resources Canada (NRCAN) funded the Clearstone Engineering Ltd. and Carleton University’s June 2018 “Update of Equipment Component and Fugitive Emission Factors for Alberta Upstream Oil and Gas” study, with support and collaboration from the AER. The study updates and improves equipment and component counts, and emission factors in Alberta’s upstream oil and gas industry. We used the results of this study, in combination with other sources, to update specific factors in the economic and emissions model for assessing methane emissions reductions.
Clearstone 2018 Alberta Upstream Oil & Gas Methane Emissions Inventory and Methodology*
This report provides a detailed inventory of 2018 methane emissions from the upstream oil and natural gas sector in Alberta. One major data source was the Update of Equipment, Component and Fugitive Emission Factors for Alberta Upstream Oil and Gas Study prepared by Clearstone Engineering Ltd. and Carleton University.
Alternative Methane Detection Technologies Evaluation*
The AER commissioned Highwood Emissions Management’s September 2024 report “Alternative Methane Detection Technologies Evaluation." The report identifies emission detection technology and workplan characteristics equivalent to various Fugitive Emission Management Program scenarios where customary detection methods (like optical gas imaging cameras or portable methane analyzers) were used at different required intervals. This report is an update to the previous December 2023 report. Model inputs from the report can be found here.
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