leaving carbon behind
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Leaving carbon behind
Joule Bergerson
Canada Research Chair in Energy Technology Assessment
Department of Chemical and Petroleum Engineering, Schulich School of Engineering
Marc Strous
Campus Alberta Innovation Chair in Energy Bioengineering
Department of Geoscience
June 13, 2017
Joule BergersonChemical and Petroleum Engineering
Canada Research Chair in Energy Technology Assessment
PhD in Civil and Environmental Engineering & Engineering and Public Policy (Carnegie Mellon University)
Research focused on developing systems level tools to investigate economic and environmental impacts of energy technologies
Key takeaways
Global climate change is an opportunity for innovation and economic growth
Greenhouse gas emission reductions might lead to (partial) electrification of transportation
UCalgary is exploring options to produce climate-neutral fuel and “green” gas
We are also exploring the possibility to source electricity directly from oil and gas reservoirs, using a combination of microbiology and materials science
Many options – how to assess?
Ultra-deep OilsTight Shale Oils
Oil Sands (Bitumens)
Extra-heavy Oils Oil Shale (Kerogen)Condensates
Natural Gas Liquids Heavy Oils
More Oil Substitutes
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What is life cycle assessment (LCA)?
A decision making tool to identify environmental burdens and evaluate the environmental consequences of a product, process or service over its life cycle from cradle to grave. www.nist.gov
LCA continues to evolve…
Traditional Use— To inform policy
New Uses—To inform funding agencies and investors—To enforce policy
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The Oil Climate Index
OCI: 75 global crudes—Selection based on available data
—Every major global region
—24 million bpd
—~25% of global production
3 open-source models using all public data—Upstream - OPGEE – Adam Brandt at Stanford
—Midstream – PRELIM – Joule Bergerson at UCalgary
—Downstream – OPEM – Deborah Gordon at CEIP
Data an ongoing challenge
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Evaluation of GHG emissions – 75 crudes
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http://oci.carnegieendowment.org/
Evaluation of GHG mmission mitigation opportunities
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http://oci.carnegieendowment.org/
Flaring stopped
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http://oci.carnegieendowment.org/
Change the denominator
Evaluation of GHG mmission mitigation opportunities
Concept/idea
Modelling / Lab Experiments
Pilot Testing
Field Trial
Technology Commercialization
Technology Development
Assessment L1
Assessment L2
Assessment L3
Assessment L4
Observation / Question
Hypothesis
Experiment
Research
Analysis
Scientific Breakthrough
Concept / Scientific Development
Basic mass and energy balances
Supply chain, flag materials and hot spots, aid in ranking concepts
RT TACT
Reduced uncertainty on physical systems
Env’l and Econ assessment, market potential, aid in R&D priorities
Resolution to outstanding uncertainties
Scale-up LCA, Risk assessment, Policy barriers
System performance at real scale
Env’l and Econ assessment, Competitiveness, Optimization
Identify key process component, estimate process performance and theoretical limits
Basic inputs/outputs, Identify potential applications, Identify performance benchmarks
RT TACT
CFREF outputs
How to assess earlier?
The systems perspective
Key takeaways
The transition to a low carbon future provides unique challenges and opportunities for Alberta and Canada
Cutting-edge research at UCalgary will enable discoveries and technologies that support Canada’s position in this future
Systems analysis can help ensure that the goals of innovation are achieved while minimizing potential negative unintended consequences