Greenhouse gases (GHGs)
GHG MISSION
We’re working to deliver viable technology options and share best practices related to GHG emissions. In addition to carbon capture and storage (CCS), we’re also investing in other projects related to GHG emissions.
As a result of investments by Pathways member companies in new technologies, innovations and operational improvements, CO₂ emissions per barrel of oil produced has dropped about 22% in the Canadian oil sands since 2011, according to analysis by the Government of Alberta1.
Member companies are collaborating with one another, universities, governments, research institutes, technology vendors and innovators.
What we’re doing
Next-generation carbon capture
Sharing best practices and exploring emerging and novel carbon capture technologies that could have significant improvements over current commercial technologies.
Small modular nuclear reactors
Determining the viability of using nuclear energy as a low-CO₂ emissions2 source of heat and power for our operations.
Alternate heat and power sources
Investigating alternative sources and processes to produce heat and electricity for our operations.
Energy efficiency
Improving operations and processes in an effort to reduce energy consumption.
Fugitive emissions
Exploring novel technologies that have the potential to measure fugitive GHGs from our operations, including mine pits and tailings ponds.
1 https://www.alberta.ca/albertas-greenhouse-gas-emissions-reduction-performance#oil-sands-improvements
2 A new era for nuclear energy beckons as projects, policies and investments increase – News – IEA
GHG innovation opportunities
We want to hear from anyone—academics, researchers, inventors, entrepreneurs—with an idea that has the potential to impact GHG emissions. Explore the current innovation opportunities to see where you can contribute.
| Challenge | Tags | Details | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enhancing SAGD Performance Through Inclined Heterolithic Strata (IHS) | GHG |
COSIA’s members are seeking novel technologies that will improve Steam Assisted Gravity Drainage (SAGD) well performance in reservoirs impaired by Inclined Heterolithic Strata (IHS) layers. |
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