Air Issues in the Next 18 Months for the Canadian Oil and Gas Industry
Canadian researchers talked about what is coming in the next 18 months for the oil and gas industry around air issues. And they also identified what companies should be doing to address topics highlighted at the Petroleum Technology Alliance of Canada's (PTAC) Air Issues Forum, Sept. 20, 2012.
- Dr. Matthew Johnson, University of Ottawa, identified fugitive emissions (fenceline) coming from US EPA's attention. Michael Layer, Natural Resources Canada, identified rapid developments on the international scene and that Canada is at risk of being left behind. David Picard, Clearstone Engineering, identified trace constituents in emission streams and what designers can do that works (and doesn't work).
- Hear the details of what they see coming in the next 18 months. View Video
- And here is what they think companies should be doing - View video
- Michael Layer expanded on the risks and opportunities for Canada and its oil and gas industry from developments in the international community in his presentation, "Petroleum Air Issues Research and Development Opportunities" - View Video
- David Picard made three presentations at the PTAC Air Issues Forum provides updates on:
- Monitoring of Air Emissions from Heated Heavy Oil Storage Tanks (including a desanding operation) - View video
- Convective Losses for Storage Tanks, Retail Gas Station, provided some new insights on liquid/air exchanges in underground storage tanks in cold climates - View video
- Trace Air Contaminants Study, Combustion Sources, at Oil and Gas Facilities, presenting early results - View video
- Dr Matthew Johnson presented the first stages of research (the literature review) on "Air Emissions Associated with Hydraulic Fracturing". With Canadian data lacking, most of the current data comes from a US industry survey. Dr. Johnson provided insight on what the range in different studies mean. - View Video
The Petroleum Technology Alliance of Canada has 16 years experience in collaborative R&D with the oil and gas industry with recent emphasis on field pilot projects and technology deployment.
