facilitating a valuable future
Mission
Facilitating innovation, collaborative research and
technology development, demonstration and deployment for a responsible
Canadian hydrocarbon energy industry.
Technical Areas
CO2 Enhanced
Hydrocarbon Recovery
Coalbed Methane / Unconventional Gas
Drilling
E-Business
Emission Reduction / Eco-Efficiency
Energy Efficiency
Environment
Air
Ecological
Soil and Groundwater
Water
Fundamental Research
Geomatics
Health and Safety
Heavy Oil
Hydrogen / Hydrocarbon Upgrading
Inactive Wells
Innovation
Instrumentation / Measurement
Natural Gas Production
Oil Production
Oil Sands
Pipelines
R&D Funding
Reservoir / Geoscience
Resource Access
Telecommunications
Well Completion
PTAC Members
232 members as of March 15, 2007
Producers – 33
ARC Resources Ltd.
BP Canada Energy Company
Baytex Energy Trust
Canadian Natural Resources Ltd.
ChevronTexaco
ConocoPhillips Canada
Devon Energy Corporation
Dominion Exploration Canada Ltd.
EnCana Corporation
EnerMark Inc.
Enhance Energy Inc.
Husky Energy Inc.
IFP Technologies (Canada) Inc.
Imperial Oil Limited
Kereco Energy Ltd.
Laricina Energy Ltd.
Nexen Inc.
Norsk Hydro Canada Oil & Gas Ltd.
North American Oil Sands Corporation
Paramount Resources Ltd.
Pengrowth Management Limited
Penn West Petroleum Ltd.
Petro-Canada Resources
Pioneer Natural Resources Canada Inc.
Point Energy Ltd.
PrimeWest Energy Inc.
Quicksilver Resources Canada Inc.
Shell Canada Resources Ltd.
Suncor Inc. – Resources Group
Talisman Energy Inc.
Total Exploration and Production Ltd.
Trident Exploration Corporation
Western Gas Resources Canada Company
Transporters / Midstream Processors – 6
ATCO Pipelines
Duke Energy Gas Transmission
Enbridge Inc.
Keyera Energy Ltd.
Kinder Morgan CO2 Company, L.P.
TransCanada Pipelines Ltd.
Venture Capital – 1
Octane Venture Partners
Research Providers – 8
Alberta Research Council
Alberta Sulphur Research Ltd.
HydroQual Laboratories Ltd.
Natural Resources Canada (CANMET)
Petroleum Technology Research Centre
Saskatchewan Research Council
TIPM Laboratory (Perm Inc.)
University of Ottawa –
Department of Chemical Engineering
Learning Institutions – 8
Lakeland College – Institute for Innovation Skills
Mount Royal College,
Institute of Applied Research and Innovation
Southern Alberta Institute of Technology
University of Alberta
University of Calgary
University of Northern British Columbia
University of Regina, Faculty of Engineering
University of Saskatchewan
Government – 5
AERI Alberta Energy Research Institute
Canada Revenue Agency
Government of Yukon – Oil & Gas Management Branch
Province of British Columbia
Saskatchewan Industry and Resources
Individuals – 7
Blair, Jim
Flint, Len
Hoopfer, Dwayne
Kenny, James
Putt, Ken
Todd, Murray
Weir, Robert
Service and Supply Companies – 164
3 esi
3M Canada – Oil and Gas Division
Abandonrite
Accurata Inc.
Advanced Geotechnology Inc.
Advanced Measurements Inc. – Oil and Gas Division
AGAT Laboratories Ltd – Hydrocarbon Division
Air Liquide Canada Inc.
Alberta-Pacific Forest Industries, Inc. – Woodlands
Division
Alfa Laval – Process Technology Oilfield Market Unit
ALS Environmental
AMEC Earth & Environmental
Amtech Aeronautical Limited
APA Petroleum Engineering Inc.
Aqua-Pure Ventures
Aqua-Synergy LLC
ARCADIS Canada
Arkril Enterprises
Ashton Jenkins Mann Petroleum Consultants
AXIA NetMedia Corporation
Bekaert CEB Technologies Canada Ltd.
BJ Services Company Canada
Blatant Media
Bodycote Norwest
Boreal Laser Inc.
Brenntag Stinnes Logistics
Brine-Add Fluids Ltd.
C5 Oilfield Enterprises Ltd.
Canada Tech Corp
Canadian Fertilizers Limited
Canadian HSC Registry
Candesal Water Systems
Canitron Systems Inc.
Cantox Environmental Inc.
Century Frac Services
Clearstone Engineering Ltd.
CO2Blast Ltd.
Combo Energy Services Inc.
Computer Modelling Group Ltd.
Crape Geomatics Corporation
Custom Environmental Services Ltd.
Daily Oil Bulletin
DALKIA Canada
DataDrill Communications
D.E. Towson and Associates Inc.
Decision Dynamics Technology, Ltd.
Deloitte – Research and Development, Tax
DHV Canada Inc.
DS Prince Consulting Ltd.
EBA Engineering Consultants Ltd. –
Research Department
EcoMax Energy Services
EcoRoads Ltd.
Emerson Process Management – Copeland Scroll
ENEFEN Energy
Efficiency Engineering Ltd.
Energy Navigator Inc.
Enhanced Recovery Services Inc.
Enviro Noise Control
Envirosoft Products Inc.
Envirotech Engineering
Epic Consulting Services Ltd.
Ernst & Young Chartered Accountants LLP
ESI Environmental Sensors Inc.
Extreme Telematics Corp.
Fekete Associates Inc.
Ferus Gas Industries
Fiber Optic Systems Technology Inc. (FOX-TEK)
Fleet Safety International Corp.
Flextronics
Flowstar Technologies – a Division of Wescorp Energy
GartnerLee Ltd.
Gas Liquids Engineering Ltd.
G-Chem Environmental Ltd.
geoLOGIC systems Ltd.
Golder Ecofys Solutions Ltd.
Gowling Lafleur Henderson LLP
(Intellectual Property Development)
Green Imaging Technologies
GuildOne, Inc.
Hatch Optima Ltd.
Highway Safety Group
Innicor Completion Systems –
a Division of Innicor Subsurface Technologies
Innovative Chemical Technologies Canada Ltd.
Intermec Technologies Canada – Western Division
John Zink Canada
Kaizen Environmental Services Inc.
Katch Kan Limited
KPMG High Technology Practice Group
Kudu Industries
Little Guy Oilfield Rentals Inc.
LoadTrak
Lonkar Services Ltd. – Technology Department
LRI Perforating Systems Inc.
LxSix Photonics Inc.
Macleod Dixon (Technology Enterprise Group)
Mactronic Enerflex
Matrix Solutions Inc.
MEI Resources
Meridian Environmental Inc.
Millennium EMS Solutions Ltd.
MRCan Services Ltd.
National Silicates – Drilling Fluids Group
New Paradigm Engineering Ltd.
Newalta
Noetic Engineering Inc.
Norwest Corporation
Oasis Emission Consultants Inc.
ORMAT Technologies – North America Waste Heat Recovery
Group
Outland Technologies Inc.
P.K. Services International
Panasonic Toughbook
Pandell Technology Corporation
Pason Systems Inc.
Pathcom Wireless Inc.
PetroJet
Photon Control Inc.
PKL Technologies Inc
Plains Marketing Canada, L.P.
PointCross, Inc.
Portfire Associates Inc.
Power Optimization Ltd.
Prairie Mobile Communications
Praxair Canada Inc.
PressSol Ltd.
PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP Technology (TICE) Practice
Primrose Drilling Ventures Ltd.
Process Ecology Inc.
Pro-EnviroCore Consulting Inc.
ProTechnics
PTI Premium Camp Services
Q’Max Solutions Inc.
Quadrise Canada Fuel System Inc.
Rapid Technology Corporation
Reaper Pumps Inc.
REM Technology Inc.
Rigstar Communications Inc.
Ruud Enterprises Ltd.
RWDI Air Inc.
SAIC Canada
Schlumberger of Canada
Scientific Drilling International (Canada) Inc.
SNC Lavalin Morrow Environmental
Sproule Associates Ltd.
Stantec Consulting
Storm Cat Energy Corporation
Tansley Associates Environmental Sciences
TELUS Business Solutions, Energy Vertical
The Moorhead Group LLC
T.L. Watson & Associates Inc.
TORR Canada Inc.
Total Combustion Inc.
TPC International
Trican Well Service Ltd.
Triple D Technologies Inc.
Tundra Controls Ltd.
UNICO Inc.
UTI Limited Partnership
VaporTech Energy Services
VECO Canada Ltd. – Alliance Group
WellDog Inc.
WellDunn Consulting
Western Corrosion Technologies Inc.
WorleyParsons Komex
XERGY Processing Inc.
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For further information, please contact –
PTAC
Petroleum Technology Alliance Canada
Suite 400, Chevron Plaza, 500 5th Ave. S.W.
Calgary, Alberta T2P 3L5
main: (403) 218-7700
fax: (403) 920-0054
email: info@ptac.org
web site: www.ptac.org
Personnel
Eric Lloyd, President (until April 30, 2007)
phone: (403) 218-7701
elloyd@ptac.org
Denis Gaudet
Director, Technology Transfer and Business Development
phone: (403) 218-7710
dgaudet@ptac.org
Arlene Merling
Director, Operations
phone: (403) 218-7702
amerling@ptac.org
Bruce Peachey
Director, Increased Recovery
phone: (403) 218-7720
bpeachey@ptac.org
Ralf Aggarwal
Manager, Environmental
Technology Initiatives
phone: (403) 218-7711
raggarwal@ptac.org
Brenda Belland
Manager,
Knowledge Centre
phone: (403) 218-7712
bbelland@ptac.org
Sarah-Jane Downing
Innovation, Technology, and Communications Coordinator
phone: (403) 218-7704
sdowning@ptac.org
Lorie Frei
Operations and
Web Site Administrator
phone: (403) 218-7707
lfrei@ptac.org
Jessica Lucas
Innovation and
Technology Coordinator
phone: (403) 218-7708
jlucas@ptac.org
Bobbi Singh
Accounting Assistant and Registration Coordinator
phone: (403) 218-7723
bsingh@ptac.org
Dori Skea
Controller
phone: (403) 218-7715
dskea@ptac.org
Tannis Such
Manager, Environmental
Research Initiatives
phone: (403) 218-7703
tsuch@ptac.org
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2006 key accomplishments
- Entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on Research and
Innovation with the Canadian Association of Petroleum Producers (CAPP) and
the Small Explorers and Producers Association of Canada (SEPAC).
- Fulfilled remaining Phase 1 deliverables and proceeded with Phase 2 of
the Technology for Emission Reduction and Eco-Efficiency (TEREE)
initiative.
- Published the Unconventional Gas Technology Roadmap and the Expanding
Heavy Oil and Bitumen Resources While Mitigating Greenhouse Gas (GHG)
Emissions and Increasing Sustainability Technologies Roadmap.
- Completed the British Columbia and Saskatchewan portions of the
EnergyINet Increased Recovery of Oil and Gas Business Case Project.
- Facilitated thirteen new projects or project phases, sixteen
technology information sessions, seven forums, and two workshops.
Message from the Board of Directors
In 2006, PTAC facilitated thirteen new projects or project phases,
sixteen technology information sessions, seven forums, and two workshops,
bringing together members from industry, government, and academia. Over the
past year, we have focused our activities on continuing to provide our
members with the very best facilitation services for research and technology
development, while taking steps to ensure sustained value into the future.
In May 2006, PTAC entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on
Research and Innovation with the Canadian Association of Petroleum Producers
(CAPP) and the Small Explorers and Producers Association of Canada (SEPAC).
This MOU is expected to result in improved identification of industry
research and technology development needs, more effective communication with
government on research and technology development needs and opportunities, a
new mechanism for funding research and technology development projects,
improved association communication on research and technology development
and greater long-term financial stability for PTAC.
PTAC built a stronger relationship with EnergyINet by jointly contracting
a Director of Increased Recovery focused on unconventional gas and
conventional oil and gas research and technology development for both
organizations. To streamline this portfolio, PTAC also re-organized the
three increased recovery committees to address Viscous Oil, Unconventional
Gas, and Conventional Oil and Gas respectively.
Within the Increased Recovery portfolio, PTAC facilitated the completion
of the British Columbia and Saskatchewan portions of the EnergyINet
Increased Recovery of Oil and Gas Business Case Project. This project,
valued in its entirety at $978 thousand, was developed to provide a detailed
business case for increasing recovery factors in reserves of oil and gas in
the Western Canadian Sedimentary Basin. This endeavor has yielded valuable
information for project participants, identifying pools in which they could
deploy both existing and new technology to effectively increase oil and gas
production and recoverable reserves. The results of this project are slated
for public release in May 2008, and are expected to be of significant value
to industry as a whole.
In other technical areas, PTAC also completed the Unconventional Gas
Technology Roadmap and the Expanding Heavy Oil and Bitumen Resources While
Mitigating Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Emissions and Increasing Sustainability
Technologies Roadmap in 2006. These publications provide guidance on future
research and technology needs of the industry.
Following through on the success of Phase 1, PTAC proceeded with Phase 2
of the Technology for Emission Reduction and Eco-Efficiency (TEREE)
initiative with funding from Western Diversification, the Alberta
Government, Environment Canada and industry. Six new TEREE projects valued
at $1.5 million were launched in 2006.
In total, PTAC facilitated the launch of thirteen projects or new project
phases valued at $4.5 million during 2006, bringing the total number of
projects launched since inception in 1996 to 213 with a value of $127.7
million.
During the past year, PTAC facilitated the communication of new research
and technology development activities and the sharing of ideas through
forums and workshops on Air Issues Research, CO2 Enhanced Hydrocarbon
Recovery, Driving Safety Technology, Ecological Issues Research, Resource
Access Technology, Shallow Gas Technology, Soil and Ground-water Research,
and Water Efficiency and Innovation.
PTAC embraced changes in 2006 with the selection of a new president to
replace Eric Lloyd, who will be retiring in April 2007 after eleven years at
the helm of PTAC. The organization is pleased to welcome Soheil Asgarpour as
the new President effective April 10, 2007. In addition, a move to new
office space on the fourth floor of the Chevron Building has ensured PTAC’s
office needs are met for the next five years, while remaining in the Calgary
downtown core and in close proximity to most of our industry contacts.
2006 has been a year of growth and change for PTAC as we continued to
seek out new opportunities and meet new challenges. On behalf of the Board,
we would like to express our appreciation to PTAC staff and volunteers for
their contributions to our success. We look forward to continued
collaboration.
Eric Lloyd, President
Lorraine Whale, Chairperson
achievements 2006
Joining Forces
Groundbreaking MOU Offers Unprecedented Collaboration for
Oil and Gas Research and Development
PTAC Petroleum Technology Alliance Canada, the Canadian Association of
Petroleum Producers (CAPP), and the Small Explorers and Producers
Association of Canada (SEPAC) each play a unique role in serving the
petroleum industry, while their membership collectively includes industry
partners representing the majority of Canada’s oil and gas activity. In
October 2006, these three organizations made the bold move to leverage their
resources and officially work together to elevate research and technology
development in Canada’s petroleum sector with the signing of a Memorandum of
Understanding (MOU) on Research and Innovation.
Since its inception in 1996, PTAC has collaborated with members from all
sectors of the oil and gas industry to increase research and development
aimed at achieving cost-effective, socially responsible, and environmentally
sound development of Canada’s petroleum resources. This Memorandum of
Understanding between PTAC, CAPP, and SEPAC is expected to result in:
- improved identification of industry research and technology
development needs;
- more effective communication with government on research and
technology development needs and opportunities;
- new mechanisms for funding research and technology
development projects;
- improved association communication on research
and technology development; and
- greater long-term financial stability for PTAC.
The PTAC Research and Innovation Committee, which is comprised of members
from each of the stakeholder organizations, oversees the implementation of
collaborative research and innovation strategies and activities flowing from
the MOU. In working together with these industry partners to promote new
technology research and advance innovative solutions, PTAC is striving to
facilitate a valuable future for all Canadians.
Mapping the Future
PTAC Releases Two Technology Roadmaps Pointing the Way to Untapped
Reserves
Technology roadmaps have proven to be an excellent method to bring
industry, government, and non-government stakeholders together to examine
issues and map out solutions through collaboration. PTAC is proud of the
publication of both the Expanding Heavy Oil and Bitumen Resources While
Mitigating GHG Emissions and Increasing Sustainability Roadmap which was
released in May 2006, and Filling the Gap – Unconventional Gas Technology
Roadmap which was released in June 2006. These two publications provide
insight into the current status of these resources, and offer a potential
plan to move these resources ahead for a successful future.
Developed under the guidance of the multi-stakeholder PTAC Unconventional
Heavy Oil Technology Roadmap Steering Committee, Expanding Heavy Oil and
Bitumen Resources While Mitigating GHG Emissions and Increasing
Sustainability was prepared with support from Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
and the Climate Change Technology Innovation Initiative (CCTII). This report
developed an initial listing of over eighty research and development needs
which will have to be addressed over the next ten to twenty years to allow
development of currently “inaccessible” resources, while identifying
technologies to lower greenhouse gas emissions associated with development
of these resources. The resources targeted include the 26% of the “oil
sands” that is contained in carbonate formations and the 24% that is too
thin to recover with existing thermal methods. Needs identified in the
roadmap include the development of methods to build barriers to ensure
containment of the bitumen zones, exploration methods to assess oil sands
characteristics without extensive drilling, access methods such as
subsurface mining techniques, development of alternate recovery processes,
and methods to mitigate environmental impacts.
The creation of Filling the Gap – Unconventional Gas Technology Roadmap
was a collaborative effort supported by thirty-five stakeholders including
government departments, producers, service and supply companies, and
industry associations looking to the future of Unconventional Gas in Western
Canada. This roadmap highlights areas where new technologies will be
required to address the challenges of producing natural gas from shallow and
tight formations, as well as natural gas from coal, gas shales, and gas
hydrates – all of which it predicts will be required to continue to supply
natural gas to meet growing downstream demands. Key technology development
needs were identified for reservoir characterization and modeling, drilling
and completions, lift and surface infrastructure, and addressing sustainable
development priorities.
The recommendations and vision proposed in these roadmaps have spurred
PTAC Technical Steering Committees to develop future initiatives under the
direction of the Increased Recovery Director.
PTAC Launches TEREE Phase II
New Phases in Emission Reduction and Eco-Efficiency
With climate change grabbing headlines across the nation and throughout
the world, the PTAC-facilitated Technology for Emission Reduction and
Eco-Efficiency initiative (TEREE) continues to champion research and
development of technologies to reduce emissions and improve eco-efficiency
of the oil and gas industry. PTAC launched the TEREE Phase I initiative in
2003 with funding from Western Economic Diversification Canada (WD). 2006
marked a renewed commitment to continuing environmental responsibility with
the announcement of WD support for implementing TEREE Phase II. The
overarching goal of the TEREE initiative is to provide the energy industry
with more efficient and environmentally friendly equipment and processes in
order to reduce emissions on a wide scale. To that end, this phase of the
initiative will direct the selection and verification of environmental
technologies in which industry expresses interest, and will facilitate
funding to adapt or develop these technologies to a commercial stage.
Through extensive consultation with industry stakeholders, PTAC has
identified the five priority areas on which TEREE Phase II will focus:
venting, including storage; reciprocating engines; heaters and boilers;
flaring and incineration; and fugitive equipment leaks. The goal of TEREE
Phase II is to provide industry with specification for more efficient
equipment and processes that can be written into new design and retrofit
situations to improve overall efficiencies and emission reductions on a wide
scale.
PTAC’s TEREE initiative embarks on Phase II based upon a solid history of
successful collaboration with producers, industry, non-governmental
organizations, and government. We are pleased to continue working together
towards a common goal – facilitating an environmentally responsible,
sustainable future.
outlook for 2007
An Exciting Plan for the Future
2007 is expected to be a year of accelerated opportunities for PTAC. As
we continue to work with industry, academia, governments and collaborating
associations as the preferred vehicle for facilitation of hydrocarbon energy
research and development (R&D), our organization will experience a change in
leadership when we welcome Soheil Asgarpour as our new President in April
2007. His background and expertise in oil sands and reservoir recovery is
expected to enable PTAC to facilitate new collaborative research and
technology initiatives in this high priority area.
PTAC expects to fully implement the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on
Research and Innovation with the Canadian Association of Petroleum Producers
(CAPP) and the Small Explorers and Producers Association of Canada (SEPAC)
in 2007. In conjunction with these and other key collaborating
organizations, PTAC plans to facilitate new oil sands technology roadmaps
and projects. We believe there are many challenges and opportunities in this
area that need to be addressed with new R&D in an integrated fashion with
other organizations such as the Alberta Department of Energy, Alberta
Chamber of Resources, Canadian Oil Sands Network for Research and Development (CONRAD),
and the United States Department of Energy (US DOE).
Building upon the success of our 2006 roadmap projects, PTAC plans to
hold workshops on both Unconventional Gas and Heavy Oil and Bitumen with the
ultimate intent of formulating and launching new joint industry projects in
these two important areas. Our highly successful annual Shallow Gas
Production Technology Forum held in March 2007 preceded these workshops.
PTAC will enhance our Environmental portfolio by contracting a part-time
Director of Water Use to focus on new oil and gas industry water technology
projects. Two water use projects on a potential SAGD technology
demonstration facility and beneficial reuse of produced water will be
completed in 2007.
Several new technology projects under TEREE are expected to be completed
in the coming year, including an Energy Efficiency Technology Database, an
Electric Power Generation from Waste Heat Recovery project, and a project
exploring Nodal Analysis.
In addition, PTAC will continue to facilitate the CAPP/SEPAC
Environmental Research Advisory Council (ERAC) process in 2007, including facilitating
twelve research projects. PTAC will also assist CAPP with Caribou Research
facilitation on a cost recovery basis. PTAC expects to host a number of workshops and
technical meetings in the environmental area to communicate this valuable
research to interested members of industry, government, and the public. Four
research forums will address water, air, soil, and ecological issues.
PTAC’s other technical areas are also expected to remain very active
under the direction of their respective Technical Steering Committees,
proposing and launching projects and hosting information sessions,
workshops, and forums to bring the latest technology information to the
industry.
Our members form the very foundation of our organization, and PTAC will
continue to ensure we offer superior facilitation services and benefits to
our members in 2007. We will strive to increase our membership to include
more stakeholders from all points along the hydrocarbon energy continuum,
such as emerging production, oil sands, pipeline, and service and supply
companies, as well as royalty trusts.
As we survey the horizon of 2007, we stand upon a solid reputation as the
preferred vehicle for facilitating hydrocarbon energy collaborative research
and technology development. PTAC will continue this tradition of excellence
as the future unfolds.
creating value for the industry
Facilitating innovation, collaborative research and
technology development, demonstration and deployment
for a responsible Canadian hydrocarbon energy industry.
PTAC offers a variety of services to its members, and provides
opportunities to benefit the Canadian hydrocarbon energy industry. For more
information on the many benefits of PTAC membership please visit our website
at www.ptac.org.
. . . facilitating
Projects
PTAC facilitated thirteen research and development projects or new
project phases during the course of 2006. PTAC provides industry with a
neutral forum to work in collaboration, leveraging collective experience and
expertise to identify opportunities, challenges, and potential solutions
that require research or technology development. These discussions can lead
to joint-industry projects where PTAC, as a neutral facilitator, assists
with soliciting proposals and launching projects through a fair and balanced
process. PTAC also identifies existing research and development to raise
industry awareness and minimize duplication.
. . . networking
Technology Information Sessions
In 2006, PTAC facilitated sixteen Technology Information Sessions (TIS)
attended by over five hundred and thirty participants. As one of our
services to members, PTAC facilitates TISs for interested members, providing
benefits to both the presenting company and the members in attendance. The
company presenting is provided a forum to solicit interest, feedback,
participation or potential funding for new research and development
projects; find industry partners to complete proposed research or technology
development such as field tests or pilot sites; report on field test or
pilot results; provide information on technology-related services; and
market new technology to the Canadian oil and gas industry. Those in
attendance have the opportunity to be exposed to these new projects and
ideas through a targeted, facilitated presentation.
. . . engaging
Forums and Workshops
Over six hundred and sixty participants attended the seven forums and two
workshops hosted by PTAC throughout 2006. These events provide industry
members with an opportunity to gather with others to share ideas, opinions,
and learning on a specific technical subject.
PTAC forums focus on broader needs or technical areas. These events are
comprised of presentations detailing new technologies, case studies, and the
objectives and results of current research, as well as providing
opportunities for questions and answers. The goal of PTAC forums is to bring
together the most up to date information from across the industry into an
enriching learning experience.
PTAC workshops provide opportunities for participants to work
collaboratively in focused groups to clearly define research and development
issues, identify potential solutions, and select the best approach to move
forward. Industry members are provided an opportunity to share their needs,
and R&D providers are given an opportunity to hear about issues firsthand.
Solutions are formed by leveraging the collective expertise and ideas of all
participants, while protecting proprietary interests. PTAC hosts the
workshops and is pleased to provide the necessary facilitation,
administrative support, and coordination to launch projects once identified.
. . . informing
PTAC Knowledge Centre
The PTAC Knowledge Centre provides public access to non-proprietary
technical information on commercially available oil-and-gas-related
technologies pertinent to the hydrocarbon energy industry. The collection,
which is updated on an ongoing basis, focuses on including sustainable,
eco-efficient, energy-efficient, and GHG-reducing technologies.
The Knowledge Centre offers access to thirteen core energy and premier
technical databases. The Knowledge Centre Manager provides literature
searches and documents to technical steering committees, project performers,
researchers, and others to help identify technologies and research needs,
avoid duplicate research, and monitor industry trends.
Knowledge Centre Services for PTAC members include literature searches,
search alerts, contact information for subject experts in industry,
government, and academia, and information on local, national, and
international events. PTAC members are invited to provide non-proprietary
technical information, in electronic or hard copy, to PTAC for display in
the Knowledge Centre. Relevant materials are accepted on an ongoing basis.
. . . delivering
Program Facilitation
On behalf of Natural Resources Canada’s Office of Energy Efficiency, PTAC
continued to deliver the energy and emission audit incentive in 2006. This
program provides incentives to industry to identify energy and emission
reduction opportunities and provides access to information to encourage
implementation of recommendations to reduce energy use.
PTAC also continued to facilitate the Environmental Research Advisory
Council (ERAC) funding program on behalf of CAPP. ERAC projects are
collaboratively funded and managed by PTAC technical steering committees.
Fifteen ERAC projects were approved for 2006 with ERAC funding of $1.1
million. These projects provide science-based solutions to current and
emerging environmental issues that are critical to the industry.
. . . collaborating
Technical Steering Committees
PTAC Technical Steering Committees (TSC) consist of PTAC members
representing various industry sectors, governments, and non-governmental
associations. These technical steering committees help to identify
opportunities for collaborative research and technology development, raise
awareness of existing research and technology through planning events, find
solutions to challenges through the process of soliciting proposals and
launching new projects, and promote involvement by informing appropriate
colleagues of TSC activities.
. . . communicating
Member Communications
PTAC is committed to ensuring effective communication with our members.
The PTAC website provides members with access to the most up-to-date
information on PTAC projects, events, and activities as well as an extensive
archive. Our bi-weekly newsletter, e-talk, delivers all the latest
information on upcoming events and opportunities directly to members through
email.
projects and committees
Innovative R&D Technology Development
Projects or New Project Phases Launched in 2006
PTAC facilitated thirteen research and development projects
or new project phases during the course of 2006.
Environment
- Quantification of Soot Emissions from Flares
- Numerical Simulation of a Sour Gas Flare
- Validation of Toxicology Test Methods for Assessing
Petroleum Hydrocarbon and Brine Spills in Boreal Forest
and Taiga Eco-Zone Soils
- Assessment and Refinement of Ecotoxicity Methods for
Development of Tier 2 Soil Eco-contact Standards and
Application to Site Specific Risk Assessments
- Putting Grizzly Bear Research Results into Today’s Land
Management and Planning
- Identifying Key Native Species and Efficient Strategies for
Revegetating Sensitive Landscapes
Heavy Oil
- Carbonate Triangle and Conventional Heavy Oil –
Lowest GHG Production Scenario – An Exploratory Study
Technology for Emission Reduction and Eco-Efficiency
- Review and Update of Methods Used for Air Emissions
Leak Detection and Quantification
- REMVue Slipstream Pilot Installation with BP Canada
- Zero Emissions Wellsite – BP Canada Validation of Sun Pumper
versus Tex Steam Units
- Airdar Phase I LDAR (Leak Detection and Repair) – Optimizing Leak Detection Methods Fixed Orifice Steam Traps
In addition to the thirteen new research and development projects,
PTAC facilitated new project phases of nine environmental projects in
2006 including:
- Human Neurobehavioural Effects of H2S
- Catalytic Combustion for the Elimination of Methane,
BTEX and other VOC
- Methanol, Amines and Glycols Guideline (MAGG) Project
- Imaging the Fate and Transport of a Salt Spill During Remediation
with Time-Lapse Electrical Resistivity (Year 3 or 3)
- Guideline Derivation for Soil Salinity Below the Root Zone –
Generic Salinity Risk Criteria Matrix Refinement and Screening
Decision Tool Development
- Removing the Wellsite Footprint
- Alberta Biodiversity Monitoring Program
- Final Year of Testing of Native Species and Revegetating Oil and Gas
Disturbances in the Sandy Soils of the Parkland Ecoregion of Alberta.
- Assessment of Species at Risk Setback Distances Relative
to Oil and Gas Activities
Strategies for Results
Technical Steering Committees
In 2006, PTAC facilitated 15 Technical Steering Committees, and four
subcommittees:
- Air Issues Research Planning Committee
- CO2 Enhanced Hydrocarbon Recovery
Steering Committee
- CO2 Project Steering Committee
- Drilling Innovators Advisory Group
- Driving Safety Working Group
- Ecological Research Planning Committee
- Heavy Oil Transportation Committee
- Hydrogen and Hydrocarbon Upgrading Planning Committee
- Increased Recovery Steering Committee
- Resource Access Technology Committee
- Soil Research Planning Committee
- Technology for Emission Reduction and Eco-Efficiency (TEREE) Steering
Committee
- TEREE Marketing Subcommittee
- TEREE Project Evaluation Subcommittee
- Unconventional Gas Technology Committee
- Viscous Oil Recovery Steering Committee
- Water Innovation Planning Committee
- Wireless and Telecommunications Planning Committee
financials
Auditor’s Report
To the Members of PTAC Petroleum Technology Alliance Canada,
We have audited the statement of financial position of PTAC Petroleum
Technology Alliance Canada as at December 31, 2006 and the statements of
operations and changes in net assets, and cash flow for the year then ended.
These financial statements are the responsibility of the organization’s
management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial
statements based on our audit.
We conducted our audit in accordance with Canadian generally accepted
auditing standards. These standards require that we plan and perform an
audit to obtain reasonable assurance whether the financial statements are
free of material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis,
evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements.
An audit also includes assessing the accounting principles used and
significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall
financial statement presentation.
In common with many not-for-profit organizations, the organization
derives revenue from events and other sources, the completeness of which is
not susceptible to satisfactory audit verification. Accordingly, our
verification of these revenues was limited to the amounts recorded in the
records of the organization and we were not able to determine whether any
adjustments might be necessary to revenue, excess of revenue over
expenditures, assets and surplus.
In our opinion, except for the effects of adjustments, if any, which
might have been determined to be necessary had we been able to satisfy
ourselves concerning the completeness of the revenue referred to in the
preceding paragraph, these financial statements present fairly, in all
material respects, the financial position of the organization as at December
31, 2006 and the results of its operations and its cash flow for the year
then ended in accordance with Canadian generally accepted accounting
principles.
Lo Porter Hetu
Certified General Accountants
Calgary, Alberta,
February 26, 2007
measurement
accountability
Membership Revenue by Category
PTAC was pleased to increase our organization to 234 members grossing
$578,090 revenue at year-end 2006. PTAC provides a variety of services and
benefits to its members including collaborative research and technology
development project facilitation services, event coordination, event
registration discounts, access to the knowledge centre, opportunities to
serve on technical steering committees, and a complimentary bi-weekly
newsletter.
Project Expenditure by Technical Area
Since our inception in 1996, PTAC has facilitated the launch of 213
projects or new project phases valued at $127.7 million. Of those, PTAC
facilitated the launch of thirteen new projects or project phases valued at
$4.5 million in 2006.
board
Unparalleled Value – Our People
Board of Directors
As of March 15, 2007
Lorraine Whale, Chair, PTAC
Manager, In Situ Oil Sands Research,
Shell Canada Limited
Rich Kerr, Past Chair, PTAC
Chief Engineer, Nexen Inc.
Eric Lloyd, President, PTAC
Petroleum Technology Alliance Canada
Grant Arnold
Gas Systems Manager, Suncor Energy Inc.
Doug Caul
Assistant Deputy Minister, Oil and Gas Division,
BC Ministry of Energy, Mines and Petroleum Resources
Claude Durocher
President, Schlumberger of Canada
Dale Dusterhoft
Vice President, Technical Services,
Trican Well Service Ltd.
Cal Fairbanks
Vice President, Canada HSE Inc.
Michael Gatens
CEO, Unconventional Gas Resources Canada
Thomas G. Harding
Professor and Head of the Department of Chemical and Petroleum Engineering,
University of Calgary
Fred Hutchings
Chairman, VaporTech Energy Services Inc.
Eddy Isaacs
Managing Director,
AERI Alberta Energy Research Institute
Pam Lulman
Manager, ExplorationTechnical Excellence,
ConocoPhillips Canada Limited
Ernie Pappas
Vice President, Energy,
Saskatchewan Research Council
Susan Payne
Manager, Technical Services,
Engineering and Project Management, Husky Energy Inc.
Ian Potter
Vice President Energy, Alberta Research Council
Ken Putt
Independent Board Member
Randy Rudolph
Manager, Air Quality Services,
AMEC Earth and Environmental
Dave Rushford
Vice President, Business Services,
Canadian Plains Division, EnCana Corporation
Earle Shirley
Executive Manager, Applications Branch,
Alberta Energy and Utilities Board
Rolf Stokhuyzen
Industrial Technology Advisor, Alberta/NWT,
National Research Council’s Industrial Research Assistance Program
Chuck Szmurlo
Vice-President, Enbridge Pipelines Inc.
Murray Todd
President, Todd Resources
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