VL Energy & PTAC Petroleum Technology Alliance Canada
October 2023
Executive Summary
VL Energy has developed a first-of-its-kind artificial intelligence (AI) powered Predictive Emissions Monitoring System (PEMS). Leveraging the power of cloud computing and AI methods, the PEMS dynamically analyzes the operating parameters of combustion equipment and empowers predictive models for emission monitoring. Compared to the incumbent Continuous Emissions Monitoring Systems (CEMS), PEMS significantly reduces capital and operating costs, while improving safety and mitigating environmental impacts. The commercial application of VL Energy’s AI powered PEMS at current oil and gas production sites has the potential to reduce GHG emissions by 342,780 t CO2e over the first five years. This project has realized a demonstrated, robust, approved, safe, and cost-effective method for air emission monitoring for oil sands OTSG’s, gas plants, and other combustion sources. The project will also support 20 direct and 120 indirect jobs by 2030.