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24 BP Canada Energy Company Burlington Resources Canada Energy Ltd. Calpine Canada Resources Ltd. Chevron Canada Resources Conoco Canada Resources Limited Devon Energy Corporation Dominion Exploration Canada Ltd. EnCana CorporationEnerplus Group Husky Energy Inc. Imperial Oil Limited MGV Energy Inc. Murphy Oil Company Ltd. Nexen Inc. Passage Energy Inc. Penn West Petroleum Ltd. Petro-Canada Resources Petrovera Resources Limited Pointwest Energy Inc.PrimeWest Energy Inc. Shell Canada Resources Ltd. Suncor Inc. – Resources Group Talisman Energy Inc. 113 Advanced Geotechnology Inc. Alberta Collision Avoidance AMEC Earth & Environmental Ltd. C,ESU Air Liquide Canada Inc. Alfa Laval - Process Technology Oilfield Market Unit Alpine Environmental Ltd. Amtech Aeronautical Limited AqueolicARC Inc. Arkril Enterprises BJ Services Company Canada Benhope Energy Inc. Boreal Laser Inc. Bowridge Resources Group Inc. Brine-Add Fluids Ltd. Cambian Can-K Artificial Lift Systems Inc. Canstar Environmental Projects Ltd. Canwell Enviro-Industries Ltd. Centre for Passive Sampling of Maxxam AnalyticsClean-Flo Gas Filtration System (1987) Ltd. Clearstone Engineering Ltd. Computer Modelling Group Ltd.Daily Oil Bulletin Digital Oilfield Inc. Earth Canada Corp. e-Scotia ElectroBusiness.com Emergent Technologies Envirodrive Inc. Envirosystems International Inc. ESG International Ltd. Extreme Telematics Corp.Fire Creek Resources Ltd. Gas Trak Ltd. G-Chem Environmental Ltd. gti e&p services Canada Gowling Lafleur Henderson LLP Halliburton Energy Services HCI StanchemTravis Chemicals HotButton Solutions Inc. Hycal Energy Research Laboratories Ltd. Inno-centre AlbertaInnovative Production Technologies Ltd. InSoil Canada Ltd. Intellimarx Distribution Inc. John Zink Canada Katch Kan Limited KBL Land Use Consulting Ltd. Komex International Ltd. KPMG High Technology Kudu Industries Luscar Ltd. -Specialty Products Division M2M Matrix, Inc. Macleod Dixon Mactronic 14 Driedger, Dirk Hoopfer, Dwayne Logan, Al Maier, Len McCann, Tom Porteous, Bob Putt, KenRadke, Gerald Schesnuik, Chester Stephens, Mark Todd, Murray Towson, D.E. Wong, Arnold 6 Alberta Sulphur Research Ltd. Natural Resources Canada (CANMET) Petroleum Technology Research Centre (PTRC) Saskatchewan Research Council TIPM Laboratory (Perm Inc.) 4 University of Alberta University of Calgary University of Regina, 4 Canada Customs and Revenue Agency Province of British Columbia Saskatchewan Energy and MinesFounding Supporter: Canadian Business Networks Coalition (CBNC)
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Facilitating Innovation, Technology Transfer, and Collaborative Research and Development (R&D) in the Upstream Oil and Gas Industry creating value through innovation 2001 Achievements 2001 Key Accomplishments Message from the Board of Directors 2001 marked a year of significant expansion for PTAC, with the initiation of the Canadian Technology Transfer Agent (CTTA) program for natural gas. PTAC’s financial resources increased substantially as a result of this program which is primarily funded by the Gas Technology Institute (GTI). Our staff increased to eight people and our capability to facilitate projects and events increased considerably, as evidenced by the record number of PTAC events and attendees for the year. Through the CTTA program, PTAC opened the Technology Centre for Natural Gas (TCNG) which provides information on natural gas technology and is open to the public. The CTTA also initiated a pilot project on technology transfer to assist producers to find new natural gas technologies that meet their needs. PTAC facilitated the launch of an additional 36 projects valued at $15M, bringing the total number of projects launched since inception in 1996 to 125 projects valued at $57M. VAPEX technology made another significant step towards commercialization in 2001 with the initiation of several pilot projects by our members. These VAPEX pilot projects were made possible by projects facilitated by PTAC between 1998 and 2000. This technology has the potential to create significant value from heavy oil and bitumen assets at reasonable costs, while emitting minimal greenhouse gas emissions. The commercialization of VAPEX technology would be a major technological advancement for the upstream petroleum industry. PTAC expects the applicability of this type of technology to broaden to other types of reservoirs. This technology will undoubtedly continue to evolve, with innovations further improving its results and its range of applications. PTAC is the leading organization that facilitates the development of upstream oil and gas technology in Canada. We facilitated 26 Technology Information Sessions and 17 Workshops and Forums in 2001. PTAC, in conjunction with the Canadian Coalbed Methane Forum, also hosted the world’s largest Coalbed Methane Conference, held in Calgary. We are frequently approached by members and industry to facilitate new initiatives and events. PTAC’s contact database has continued to grow. Our web site has expanded with considerable new content. PTAC continues to seek feedback on the services we provide to create value through innovation for our members. On behalf of the Board, we would like to express our appreciation to PTAC volunteers and staff for their outstanding contributions to our success. We would also like to thank GTI for their substantial financial contribution to our operations, providing us with the resources to broaden and expand our services to all our stakeholders.
Outlook Outlook for 2002 PTAC expects 2002 to be the most active year since our inception in 1996. The number of Technology Information Sessions we host is expected to increase as more members take advantage of this effective and efficient service. We will be co-hosting, with Climate Change Central, a greenhouse gas technology conference for the Western Canadian energy and petrochemical industries in late May. We will be continuing with the Wireless, Telecommunication and e-Business Technology Forum Series, which started in March 2002. PTAC will continue to facilitate the Canadian Association of Petroleum Producers (CAPP) Environmental Research Advisory Council (ERAC) process, as we have since 2000. We expect to host a number of information sessions, forums, workshops and technical meetings covering air, soil and groundwater, ecological and climate change issues. PTAC will continue to support the Alberta Energy Research Institute (AERI) and their Coordination of University Research for Synergy and Effectiveness (COURSE) program by hosting events on completed research as well as future research needs and proposals. PTAC and the USA-based Petroleum Technology Transfer Council (PTTC) will also be co-hosting events in both Calgary and Houston in late 2002 or early 2003, likely on unconventional and marginal gas technology. The Canadian Technology Transfer Agent (CTTA) program is now entering into the second year of a three-year contract with the Gas Technology Institute (GTI). The CTTA will continue to assist industry with the transfer of natural gas technologies throughout Western Canada. There are a number of events planned to improve communication and enhance technology transfer for all stakeholders. The pilot project on technology transfer with producers is expected to be completed this year, generating results which will help to determine whether to expand the pilot commercially. The CTTA has started to facilitate a series of Gas Over Bitumen workshops to help overcome some of the inherent technical challenges. The CTTA also looks forward to the 4th Annual Coalbed Methane and Unconventional Gas Conference slated for October 23-25, 2002 at the Westin Hotel in Calgary. This conference is a joint effort between the CTTA and the Canadian Coalbed Methane Forum to communicate and facilitate technology development with the goal of commercialization. PTAC will continue to advocate for an oil and gas technology development incentive mechanism, in particular for greenhouse gas and climate change related technology pilot projects. We have set a goal to facilitate the launch of 30 new projects with a value of $10M in 2002. We will continue to strive for a significant financial surplus to build our cash reserves to 50% of our annual operating budget. PTAC will continue to operate in an open and collaborative fashion to provide focus on issues which are relevant and of value to our members and the upstream oil and gas industry. Projects Launched PTAC facilitated the launch of 36 projects valued at $15M during 2001. e-Business
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Oil Sands
Reservoir Recovery / Geoscience
Sustainable and Alternative Energy
* Launched in conjunction with Coordination of University Research for Synergy and Effectiveness (COURSE) For further information, please refer to the 2001 newsletters or to the project index on PTAC’s web site at www.ptac.org/projects1.html.Board Rich Kerr, Chairman, PTAC Eric Lloyd, President, PTAC Denis Gaudet, Director Alan Archibald Dan Bailie Wayne Finger H. R. Bob Geddes Lorraine Goobie Bob Hill Eddy Isaacs Pat McLellan Brian Moreland Phillip Murray Bruce Peachey Ken Putt Laurie Schramm Andrew Seto Earle Shirley Derril Stephenson Bruce Stewart Bill Svrcek Murray Todd Don Towson Dean Wall Membership by Category At year-end 2001 PTAC had 153 members, distributed as shown in the graph below. Our current members produce approximately 60% of Canadian conventional oil and gas. PTAC signed up our 165th member in April 2002. Visit www.ptac.org/members1.html for more information on these members.
Project Expenditure by Technical Area since Inception PTAC has facilitated the launch of 125 projects valued at $57M since inception in 1996. PTAC facilitated the launch of 36 projects valued at $15M in 2001.
Financials Financial Report PTAC experienced a very successful year financially, ending the year with a considerable surplus. The complete audited financial statements of PTAC for the year ended December 31, 2001 are available from PTAC offices upon request. Technical PTAC now has 14 Technical Areas and over 5800 contacts in: Collaboration When our approach yields potential solutions to industry challenges that are not R&D-related, PTAC will transfer those items to interested associations, companies or regulators for their further development and implementation. During 2001, we established new working relationships with the following associations:
creating value through innovation PTAC’s Value to the Upstream Oil and Gas Industry PTAC offers a variety of services to its members and the upstream oil and gas industry. PTAC continues to seek feedback on the services provided to create value through innovation for members. Forums, Workshops and Conferences A total of over 1400 participants attended forums and workshops hosted by PTAC in 2001, including the Third Annual Coalbed Methane Conference co-sponsored with the Canadian Coalbed Methane Forum. PTAC forums focus on a specific need or technical area to communicate information on new technologies or case studies, or on the objectives and results of current research. Six forums were held in 2001: the annual environmental forum; flaring research; soil and ground-water; drilling waste management; e-Business; and shallow gas. PTAC conducts workshops to provide opportunities for people to clearly define R&D issues, to identify potential solutions and to select the best approach to move forward. Potential suppliers of R&D have the opportunity to hear firsthand about such issues and to contribute their expertise and ideas for solutions. PTAC hosts the workshops and provides the necessary facilitation, administrative support and coordination to launch projects. When required, PTAC widely distributes Request for Proposals (RFPs) with Expressions of Interest for each priority issue from workshops. Once we have identified those who will consider supporting the R&D, proposals are then solicited from potential suppliers. PTAC brings together the interested organizations in a structured way that leads to new R&D, while protecting proprietary interests. In 2001, PTAC sponsored 11 workshops in environment, health and safety, and heavy oil. Technology Information Sessions PTAC facilitates Technology Information Sessions for members to: solicit interest, feedback, participation or potential funding for new R&D projects; find industry partners to complete proposed R&D or technology development (such as field test or pilot sites) or to report on field test or pilot results; provide information on technology-related services; and market new technology to the Canadian oil and gas industry. PTAC facilitated 26 Technology Information Sessions attended by over 600 participants in 2001. Canadian Technology Transfer Agent (CTTA) Program and Technology Centre for Natural Gas (TCNG)The CTTA program is funded primarily by GTI to provide the required technology transfer capability and resources to enable technology providers to commercialize natural gas technologies needed within the Canadian natural gas industry. CTTA funds the TCNG which provides information on commercially available advanced natural gas exploration, production and processing technologies. TCNG patrons have access to selected databases to locate pertinent technical information. An information specialist is available to perform searches on subject-specific databases and to assist in obtaining information that is not in-house. PTAC members are invited to provide non-proprietary natural gas-related technology or technical information for inclusion in the TCNG. List of Ongoing R&D Projects R&D projects facilitated by PTAC are listed on PTAC’s web site. This list contains the project title, name of organization performing the project, contact information and a link to the member’s email and/or web site if available.For more information, please visit PTAC’s web site at www.ptac.org. |
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