Emissions Reduction Alberta (ERA)

We were thrilled to sponsor and attend the Ten Peaks Innovation Alliance Innovation XChange conference earlier this month. The conference brings together students, teachers, and industry experts to discuss our sustainable future. ERA's Jennifer Chen and Anike Edun hosted a "Pitch-A-Thon" workshop where they heard students pitch a clean tech project. The creativity in the room was outstanding, we think our future is in good hands with the next generation!

This Thursday, October 31, join ERA for an hour-long, online informational webinar on the SEMI program from 1-2 p.m. Heather Stephens, CPA, CA, Chief Operating Officer, and Luca Jungen, Energy Efficiency Program Lead will provide an overview of the program, detailing all four program activities, eligibility and application process. Participants will also have the chance to ask questions to help prepare an application. Register today: https://lnkd.in/ghChdF3m #TIERfund #ERA_SEMI

Day 3 Recap: The Business Stream at GHGT-17 concluded with Capturing Lessons Learned: Best Practices from Alberta and Canada, moderated by Christophe Owttrim, Executive Director for Technology & Innovation. This knowledge-sharing session showcased insights from 11 industrial FEED studies and over $160 million invested in CCUS development over the past 15 years. Participants also explored the future of large-scale carbon capture in one of the world’s most advanced CCUS jurisdictions. Thank you to all the panelists for guiding these important discussions. Christophe Owttrim, Executive Director for Technology & Innovation, Emissions Reduction Alberta (ERA) Steve Herman, Director of Engineering, Watersmart Don Lawton, Vice President Research and Operations, Carbon Management Canada Grace Meikle, Director for Technology Impact, Emissions Reduction Alberta (ERA) Saviz Mortazavi, Director for CCUS Science and Technology, Natural Resources Canada (NRCan) Ericka R., Manager for Clean Technology, Alberta Innovates Shannon Timmons, Manager, Project Development & Technical Services, International CCS Knowledge Centre

Here’s how energy management helped this Alberta sawmill stay on the cutting edge. In 2020, Northland Forest Products , located about a 15-minute drive north of Fort McMurray, challenged themselves to improve their energy management, setting a goal to reduce overall power use by two per cent. They invested in technology upgrades that: ✔️ replaced their HID lights with energy-efficient LEDs, ✔️ swapped out their old manufacturing belts with longer-lasting alternatives, and ✔️ improved the efficiency of their air compressors. Since embarking on their energy management changes, Northland has reduced their power use by 190,655 kilowatt hours, saving them nearly $12,000 on electricity. This project was funded by the Government of Alberta and is an example of the type of technology that could be funded through ERA’s newest program, SEMI. Learn about how SEMI can support your facility: https://lnkd.in/gtN9cUKZ

IF YOU BUILD IT, WILL THEY COME? That might be true if carbon capture and storage projects were like baseball diamonds (Hint: look up Field of Dreams). But swap a skilled workforce for baseball players and things become (potentially) much less certain. Indeed, access to human capital is one of the biggest risks facing global #CCS project proponents. That was one of the key themes I explored today with an uber-talented panel (from left) of Rob Medley of Kiewit, Beth Hebditch of the Carbon Capture and Storage Association and J. Peter Findlay of Wood Mackenzie. We were one of nine business stream panels at GHGT-17, the world's largest conference of its type in Calgary this week. The conference is a partnership between Emissions Reduction Alberta (ERA) and IEAGHG and attracted delegates from more than 40 countries. The premise underpinning my panel's discussion were risks that might face a project post-final investment decision. That included fulsome dialogue around innovative ways to work with communities, governments and other industry actors to ensure access to the diverse array of skills such projects require. Satvinder Flore David Hood Justin Riemer Tim Dixon

This morning ERA's Christophe Owttrim kicked off today's Technical Programme, welcoming Sarah Forbes, Director, Office of Carbon Management at U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) as the opening plenary speaker.

Day 3: The Business Stream is driving conversations around the future of CCS, and the Next Generation CCS Technologies: Breaking through Barriers of Commercialization and Scale Up fireside chat, moderated by Justin Riemer, CEO of Emissions Reduction Alberta, was a standout session. Experts explored how emerging technologies promise cost, energy, and environmental advantages while addressing the challenges of scaling up from lab to market. This discussion offered crucial insights into what’s needed to push CCS technologies toward full commercial development and large-scale deployment. Thank you to all the participants for sharing their strategies and experiences. Justin Riemer, Chief Executive Officer, Emissions Reduction Alberta (ERA) Reduction Alberta Mai Bui, Senior Research and Insights Manager, Industrial Decarbonisation Challenge, Innovate UK, UK Research and Innovation Claude Letourneau, ICD.D, President & CEO, Svante Danielle Colson Rapson, Co-founder and Chief Operating Officer, Mantel A.J. Simon, Director of Industrial Decarbonization, Carbon Direct

Day 3: GHGT-17 is all about building partnerships, and the Partnering for Success: Accelerating CCS Deployment Through Collaboration panel highlighted just how essential collaboration is for complex CCS projects. Experts discussed the challenges industries face with projects outside their usual business scope and emphasized how partnerships are key to overcoming these barriers. They shared best practices, lessons learned, and strategies for building infrastructure and securing capital. It was a powerful reminder that collaboration is the foundation for successful CCS deployment. Thank you to all of our panelists: Breanne Fox, Director, Commercial, Capital Power Brendan Beck, Director Net Zero Technologies, Australian Energy Producers Randy Brunet, Partner, MLT Aikins LLP Kel Coulson, Director of Policy, Carbon Engineering Julie Mulkerin Ortiz, General Manager Decarbonization Strategy, Chevron Lisa Tebbutt, Director of Business Development, Wolf Midstream

I was honoured to moderate a session today at the IEAGHG and Emissions Reduction Alberta (ERA) #ghgt17 conference titled Indigenous Collaboration in CCS Projects: A Case Study in Canada. Through our conversation we were able to explore the benefits and challenges of building meaningful partnerships between CCS project proponents and Indigenous communities/businesses. What does a meaningful partnership really mean? It means Indigenous equity and a seat at the table as owners in projects. Nicole Baker from Enbridge and Stephen Mason from RETI - Reconciliation Energy Transition Inc. provided their insights designing potential carbon sequestration hubs with Indigenous ownership options right from the idea stage. Shafak Sajid shared how the Alberta Indigenous Opportunities Corporation not only can provide loan guarantees for Indigenous investments in Alberta but also supports communities in exploring options and building capacity in evaluating investments. Key takeaways: -The earlier that projects engage, consult, and bring ideas to Indigenous communities the better -There are economic opportunities beyond ownership for Indigenous communities, businesses and individuals in CCS projects -CCS proponents need to show and communicate how risks are identified and mitigated from both technical and financial perspectives in building Indigenous partnerships Special thanks to Tyler Engel, CFA for solving my printer issues, printing out my speaking notes, thus ensuring that my facilitation stayed on track.

Day 2 Recap: The Indigenous Collaboration in CCS Projects: A Case Study from Canada fireside chat today was a compelling session that delved into the crucial role Indigenous communities play in CCS initiatives. With insightful discussions focused on successful partnerships, emerging opportunities, and strategies for building mutual understandings of CCS technologies, it underscored the importance of collaboration for sustainable deployments. Thank you to all participants for sharing their knowledge and inspiring future partnerships in carbon management. Mac Walton, Manager, Policy and Strategic Initiatives, International CCS Knowledge Centre Nicole Baker, Senior Advisor, Community and Indigenous Engagement, Enbridge Stephen Mason, Chairman & CEO, RETI - Reconciliation Energy Transition Inc. Shafak Sajid –Interim Director, Engagement, Alberta Indigenous Opportunities Corporation