Recent research shows that the use of coal power in Alberta costs $300 million a year in health expenses, is responsible for nearly 100 premature deaths, 700 emergency room visits, 80 hospital admissions and triggering asthma attacks. Dr. Vipond is an emergency physician and clinical lecturer at the University of Calgary. He is also a member of the Alberta Coal Phase Out Coalition and the Canadian Association of Physicians for the Environment. He will be discussing recent research that demonstrates the social harm associated with Alberta's energy generation policies, and how we can move towards ensuring a more sustainable pathway for future generations. Come hear Dr. Vipond, one of the physicians involved in this research!Following Dr. Vipond's presentation, CanGEA’s policy advisor, Justin Crewson, will be discussing the opportunities presented to Alberta policy makers by clean and renewable base load geothermal energy. He will also cover the international implications of Alberta's continued reliance upon fossil fuels for energy. Justin has graduate degrees in both public policy and political science, and specialized in international relations for the latter, which gives him a unique perspective on this matter.
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Workshop Agenda
- 9:00 AM - 11:30 AM: Geothermal Resource Development (Craig Dunn, Borealis GeoPower) and Canadian Business Opportunities (Alison Thompson, CanGEA chair)
- 11:30 AM - 11:45 AM: Coffee Break
- 11:45 AM -1:15 PM: Luncheon Keynote Address: "The Cost of Power from Fossil Fuels: A Physician's Perspective" (Dr. Vipond, Clinical Professor at the University of Calgary), further discussion on the geothermal alternative and Q&A facilitated by CanGEA's policy advisor, Justin Crewson
- 1:30 PM - 2:00 PM: Opportunities for Technology Transfer and Geothermal Industry Needs from the CCS Industry
- 2:00 PM - 2:20 PM: "Carbon Capture and Storage Activities in Alberta: An Update" (Dr. Surindar Singh, Executive Director, Renewables and Emerging Technologies, AI-EES)
- 2:20 PM - 4:30 PM: Facilitated Table Topics on Carbon Capture & Storage Technology Transfer Opportunities (facilitated by Dr. Jonathan Banks, University of Alberta)
- 4:30 PM - 4:45 PM Discussion of Further Innovation and Funding Opportunities
Leverage what you have learned in other government supported work in the CCS industry and transfer it to ours!
Geothermal was recently featured in the PEG:
| The PEG - Winter 2014 |
Potential Carbon Capture & Storage Technology Transfer Areas:
| • Thermodynamic & Hydrologic Properties of Supercritical CO2 • Density • Viscosity • Heat Capacity • Thermal Conductivity • Thermal Conductivity • Chemical Reactivity of Supercritical CO2 • Wet vs. Dry • Miscibility with Brine • Corrosion in Contact with Plant Infrastructure • Interaction with Various Reservoir Lithologies • Geophysical • Exploration (in particular, basement exploration) • Monitoring • Reservoir Stimulation for Supercritical CO2 | • CO2 Sources • Capture and Scrubbing Process • Transportation Methods • Storage Costs • Use of Unscrubbed Flue Gases • Operations • Pumps • Heat Exchangers • Turbines • Financial • Carbon Credits • Tax Incentives • Leveraged Funding |
With the low price of oil and the slow pace of CCS development, there is a timely opportunity for companies to access a new market that is looking for their expertise.
Registration for this workshop includes both the Luncheon Keynote Address and the Geothermal Resource Development and Canadian Business Opportunities morning session; both of which can be purchased separately. We will also be distributing a Technical Report post-workshop featuring key topics of discussion.
Can't attend the event, but still want to read our reports? you can access both of them by clicking here.
Can't attend the event, but still want to read our reports? you can access both of them by clicking here.
| All day CCS Tech Transfer Workshop $200 $105 for members Includes a copy of the workshop Technical Report and our Global Best Practices Summary | Luncheon Keynote Address $75 $35 for members Includes a copy of our report "Un-Natural Gas: Alberta's Dirty Substitute for Geothermal" | Morning Session Geothermal Resource Development & Canadian Business Opportunities $75 $35 for members Includes a copy of our 2013 Canadian Projects Overview |
Join us for the sixth technology transfer workshop of our Geothermal Innovation Roadmap.
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