Technology Readiness Stages
Adding context to the energy technologies discussion - technology readiness levels.
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Condensate Pricing Premium
Whilst looking into infrastructure development in Western Canada, I saw that Keyera recently announced the completion of their Key Access Pipeline System (KAPS). Pembina has also been expanding with similar infrastructure investments.
So why invest in this infrastructure?
- Pembina is currently constructing their Phase VIII Pipeline expansion. With an estimated $530 million project cost, this expansion will provide separate pipelines for ethane-plus and propane-plus NGL mix from Gordondale, Alberta to the Edmonton. This project involves constructing approximately 150 kms of both 10” and 16” pipeline, additional mid-point pump capacity, and terminal upgrades.
- Infrastructure such as this facilitates the recovery and separation (e.g., fractionation) of natural gas liquids (NGLs) from natural gas. This has many benefits including the production of condensate.
- Condensate is commonly sold as dilute for the dilution of heavy oils (i.e., bitumen) produced in the Western Canadian region. Dilute reduces the density and viscosity of these heavier oils.
- Domestic demand of dilute (e.g., condensate) far exceeds supply. As result, dilute is imported at a pricing premium.
- Local companies involved in the production and processing of natural gas liquids such Keyera, Pembina, NuVista, and others receive this pricing premium.
- In contrast, many of Western Canada’s oil and gas resources are sold at a discount (e.g., differential). This is a result of several factors including basic supply and demand dynamics.
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Ekona Methane Pyrolysis
While looking into Canadian hydrogen technology developments, I came upon Ekona Power's recent efforts. As I haven’t seen other coverage about their efforts, I thought the details were worth sharing. What's your take on this topic? Share your insights in the comments.
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Part 7 Numbers Roll-up
A look at Alberta Major Projects related to Oil & Gas, Bioenergy, Hydrogen, and Carbon Capture – Part 7 Numbers Roll-up.
These Oil & Gas | Bioenergy | Hydrogen | Carbon Capture projects would significantly boost the Canada Energy Sector and overall economy.
Individual projects presented in this series were included in one group only (Oil & Gas, Bioenergy, Hydrogen, and Carbon Capture based) based on there stated intend or other project details. Several of the projects though have multiple elements such as both Hydrogen and Carbon Capture within a single project. If you think a project should be included in other category, leave a comment – let’s discuss.
The data presented has been complied based on information from the majorprojects.alberta.ca website (June 27, 2023). This website has been developed by the Alberta Government from available public resources. Major projects are defined as greater than $5 Million. Scheduled projects are projects in which date information has been provided.
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Part 6 Carbon Capture
A look at Alberta Major Projects related to Oil & Gas, Bioenergy, Hydrogen, and Carbon Capture – Part 6 Carbon Capture.
Alberta Major Projects related to Carbon Capture:
Enhance Energy Origins - Carbon Sequestration Hub Project
Royal Dutch Shell - Shell Polaris Carbon Capture Project
Heidelberg Materials - Heidelberg Materials Carbon Capture Utilization and Storage Hub
Entropy - Glacier Gas Plant CSS (Phase 1B)
Entropy - Glacier Gas Plant CSS (Phase 2)
The Pathways Alliance - Pathways Alliance Carbon Capture Storage Hub (Phase 1)
Individual projects presented in this series were included in one group only (Oil & Gas, Bioenergy, Hydrogen, and Carbon Capture based) based on there stated intend or other project details. Several of the projects though have multiple elements such as both Hydrogen and Carbon Capture within a single project. If you think a project should be included in other category, leave a comment – let’s discuss.
The data presented has been complied based on information from the majorprojects.alberta.ca website (June 27, 2023). This website has been developed by the Alberta Government from available public resources. Major projects are defined as greater than $5 Million. Scheduled projects are projects in which date information has been provided.
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Part 5 - Hydrogen
A look at Alberta Major Projects related to Oil & Gas, Bioenergy, Hydrogen, and Carbon Capture – Part 5 Hydrogen.
Alberta Major Projects related to Hydrogen:
Northern Petrochemical Corp. - Northern Petrochemical Ammonia and Methanol Production Facility
Inter Pipeline / Petronas / ITOCHU - Blue Ammonia and Blue Methanol Facilities
TC Energy - Crossfield Hydrogen Hub
Suncor ATCO JV - Suncor ATCO Hydrogen Project
Air Products - Air Products Hydrogen Production and Liquefaction Facility
Individual projects presented in this series were included in one group only (Oil & Gas, Bioenergy, Hydrogen, and Carbon Capture based) based on there stated intend or other project details. Several of the projects though have multiple elements such as both Hydrogen and Carbon Capture within a single project. If you think a project should be included in other category, leave a comment – let’s discuss.
The data presented has been complied based on information from the majorprojects.alberta.ca website (June 27, 2023). This website has been developed by the Alberta Government from available public resources. Major projects are defined as greater than $5 Million. Scheduled projects are projects in which date information has been provided.
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Part 4 Bioenergy
Alberta Major Projects related to Bioenergy:
Expander Energy - Slave Lake Bio-Mass/Gas to Liquids Plant (Phase 1)
Carbon Clean Energy - Project Wheatland BioFuel Facility
Imperial Oil - Strathcona Refinery Renewable Diesel Expansion
BioRefinex Canada - Lacombe BioRefinery
McCain Foods - McCain Foods Coaldale Facility Expansion
Catapult Organics (formerly Highwood Organics Processing) - Aldersyde Bioenergy Facility
Green Impact Partners - Future Energy Park Renewable Natural Gas and Ethanol Project
Individual projects presented in this series were included in one group only (Oil & Gas, Bioenergy, Hydrogen, and Carbon Capture based) based on there stated intend or other project details. Several of the projects though have multiple elements such as both Hydrogen and Carbon Capture within a single project. If you think a project should be included in other category, leave a comment – let’s discuss.
The data presented has been complied based on information from the majorprojects.alberta.ca website (June 27, 2023). This website has been developed by the Alberta Government from available public resources. Major projects are defined as greater than $5 Million. Scheduled projects are projects in which date information has been provided.
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Part 3 Oil & Gas Transportation | Storage
A look at Alberta Major Projects related to Oil & Gas, Bioenergy, Hydrogen, and Carbon Capture – Part 3 Oil & Gas Transportation | Storage.
Alberta Major Projects related to Oil & Gas Transportation | Storage:
TC Energy - North Corridor System Expansion Project
Gov of Canada/Trans Mountain Corp - Trans Mountain Pipeline Expansion
TC Energy - NGTL West Path Delivery Project (2023)
Gasia Energy - Homestead Diluent Recovery Unit (DRU) Project
Pembina Pipelines - Peace Pipeline Expansion Phase 8
Keyera - Key Access Pipeline System (KAPS)
Gibson Energy - Edmonton Terminal Storage Tank Addition
Individual projects presented in this series were included in one group only (Oil & Gas, Bioenergy, Hydrogen, and Carbon Capture based) based on there stated intend or other project details. Several of the projects though have multiple elements such as both Hydrogen and Carbon Capture within a single project. If you think a project should be included in other category, leave a comment – let’s discuss.
The data presented has been complied based on information from the majorprojects.alberta.ca website (June 27, 2023). This website has been developed by the Alberta Government from available public resources. Major projects are defined as greater than $5 Million. Scheduled projects are projects in which date information has been provided.
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Part 2 Oil & Gas Production | Processing
A look at Alberta Major Projects related to Oil & Gas, Bioenergy, Hydrogen, and Carbon Capture – Part 2 Oil & Gas Production | Processing.
Alberta Major Projects related to Oil & Gas Production | Processing:
Imperial Oil - Kearl Oil Sand In-Pit Tailings Project
Value Creation - Value Creation Heartland Upgrader
Suncor Energy - Meadow Creek East SAGD Project
Suncor Energy - The Suncor Base Mine Extension Project
Suncor Energy - Suncor Power Cogeneration Units
Cenovus Energy - Christina Lake Phase H Expansion
Syncrude Canada - Mildred Lake Mine Extension (MLX) Project
Suncor Energy - Suncor PURE Demonstration Facility
Wolf Midstream - NGL North Integrated Energy Infrastructure System
Individual projects presented in this series were included in one group only (Oil & Gas, Bioenergy, Hydrogen, and Carbon Capture based) based on there stated intend or other project details. Several of the projects though have multiple elements such as both Hydrogen and Carbon Capture within a single project. If you think a project should be included in other category, leave a comment – let’s discuss.
The data presented has been complied based on information from the majorprojects.alberta.ca website (June 27, 2023). This website has been developed by the Alberta Government from available public resources. Major projects are defined as greater than $5 Million. Scheduled projects are projects in which date information has been provided.
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Part 1 - Perspective through Numbers
A look at Alberta Major Projects related to Oil & Gas, Bioenergy, Hydrogen, and Carbon Capture – Part 1 Perspective through Numbers. This series of posts will provide a brief overview of these projects including the estimated project cost.
The data presented has been complied based on information from the majorprojects.alberta.ca website (June 27, 2023). This website has been developed by the Alberta Government from available public resources. Major projects are defined as greater than $5 Million. Scheduled projects are projects in which date information has been provided.
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