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2007 02 15

Low GHG Recovery Technology Scenarios for Bitumen in Carbonate Formations in Alberta

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Thursday, February 15, 2007
9:00 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.: Registration
9:30 a.m. - Noon: Workshop
Noon to 1:00 p.m.: Lunch

EnCana Amphitheatre, Room 260, Tower Centre, 2nd Level
115 - 9th Avenue SE, Calgary, AB

Invitation

PTAC Petroleum Technology Alliance Canada invites you to attend a workshop on low GHG recovery technology scenarios for bitumen in carbonate formations in Alberta.

Project Description

Vast quantities of bitumen are locked in carbonate rock deposits in the Athabasca and Peace River regions of Alberta. Early recovery pilot trials in the 1970s and 80s led to spectacular but erratic results. Today, these challenging deposits remain undeveloped. It is likely that, in time, favorable economic conditions will drive their exploitation using incremental adaptation of existing thermal technologies. However, this scenario would result in increased energy intensity and greenhouse gas emissions.

A PTAC led project, with support from NRCan and AERI, is evaluating alternative scenarios involving low GHG recovery technologies for bitumen in carbonate deposits, particularly the Grosmont formation. On February 1, 2007, a broad overview of the project will be presented at a PTAC Technology Information Session (TIS). By contrast, this workshop will be an interactive, in-depth, review of the early results regarding bitumen in carbonate formations and will allow participants to contribute additional information and feedback.

Agenda:

9:00	Registration
9:30	Presentations Peace River, Grosmont and Nisku carbonates (Marc Godin, Portfire) International carbonates (Marc Godin, Portfire) Characterization of fractured carbonate reservoirs (R. Chalaturnyk, University of Alberta) Scenarios: CSS/SAGD; downhole steam generator and acidic steam; bitumen as fuel; in-situ combustion (Bruce Peachey, New Paradigm Engineering)
10:45	Coffee break
11:00	Break-out sessions Characterization of fractured carbonate reservoirs Recovery technology scenarios
11:45	Wrap-up
12:00	Lunch

Who Should Attend

Technology managers
R&D and technology development professionals

FEE SCHEDULE

Early Bird Registration Fee (until February 12, 2007)

PTAC Members

$95

Sponsor

$125

Non-Members

$195

NGO / Student

$50

Onsite Registration Fee (at the door)

PTAC Members

$195

Sponsor

$225

Non-Members

$295

NGO / Student

$95

Prices are in Canadian dollars and do not include GST. Workshop fees include presentation materials, continental breakfast, lunch and refreshments.

REGISTRATION

Register online and pay by credit card at www.ptac.org/shop. Invoices will not be issued. If you experience any difficulties registering please contact Bobbi Singh at (403) 218-7723

No refunds will be issued for cancellations. However, participant substitutions are allowed if PTAC is notified in writing (mail, fax, or email).

To obtain more information, please contact
Marc Godin at Portfire by phone at (403) 870-5402 or by email at marc.godin@portfire.com

DISCLAIMER

PTAC is only a facilitator for these presentations. PTAC makes no representation regarding ownership or quality of any technology described by a presenter, or generally as to the contents of a presentation. PTAC does not endorse any presenter nor the technology presented. Please use your own judgment. PTAC trusts that each presenter will engage in fair trade practices, but does not police or otherwise enforce this policy in any manner.

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For further information,
please contact:

Jessica Lucas, PTAC
Technology Innovation Coordinator
phone 403.218.7708
fax 403.920.0054
jlucas@ptac.org

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