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    Technical Evaluation of New & Emerging Leak Detection Technologies- Phase 3 Winter Application

    Focus area
    Water Management
    Publication year
    2026

    Project evaluates emerging leak detection technologies to determine effectiveness, reliability, and suitability for improving temporary pipeline monitoring and environmental protection in Alberta.

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    Jurisdictional Review of Regulations and Practices Which Enable Economic Water Recycling in Hydraulic Fracturing (HF)

    Focus area
    Water Management
    Publication year
    2026

    Project identifies regulatory and operational factors enabling viable water recycling in Alberta, using data and interviews to inform feasibility economics.

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  • Decision Framework and Support Tools for Change in Land Use Variance Requests Related to Mineral Pads in Peatlands on Public Land

    Focus area
    Remediation Reclamation – Other
    Publication year
    2026

    Report offers framework and tools helping industry and regulators determine whether peatland mineral soil pads should remain or be removed.

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    Technical Evaluation of New & Emerging Leak Detection Technologies for Monitoring Water Surface Pipelines

    Focus area
    Water Management
    Publication year
    2025

    Building on PTAC 2023 study, project validates leak detection technologies through pilots and field trials for improved pipeline monitoring effectiveness.

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    Evaluating Technology-based Assessments for Use in Reclamation Certification of Footprint

    Focus area
    Remediation Reclamation – Other
    Publication year
    2025

    Project evaluates remote sensing applications for reclamation certification and industrial impact assessment, ensuring scientifically defensible data to support regulatory processes and decisions.

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    Using Environmental Genomics to Meet Regulatory Needs – Assessment of Potential Barriers and Mitigation Strategies for Adoption of Genomic Methods and Data by Regulatory Bodies and Management Agencies

    Focus area
    Ecological – Other
    Publication year
    2025

    Project assesses opportunities and barriers for applying genomics in oil and gas environmental monitoring, focusing on integration within regulatory frameworks.

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    Identifying Barriers to Water Recycling in Alberta Hydraulic Fracturing

    Focus area
    Water Management
    Publication year
    2025

    Interviews and jurisdictional review identify regulatory, economic, infrastructure and chemistry barriers limiting produced/flowback water recycling in Alberta hydraulic fracturing operations.

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    Enhancing Auto-Recognition Technologies and Data Management Practices Within the Open Environmental Sensor Platform, Wildtrax

    Focus area
    Ecological – Species at Risk
    Publication year
    2025

    Enhances Wildtrax by improving automated species recognition and data-management workflows, making environmental sensor data more accurate and actionable.

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    ​​PTAC – AUPRF 2024 Pileated Woodpecker Report​

    Focus area
    Ecological – Species at Risk
    Publication year
    2025

    Develops Alberta predictive maps of pileated woodpecker habitat and cavities using remote sensing and ARUs, enabling decision-support for compliance planning.

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    Ecoseis Phase 2

    Focus area
    Ecological – Other
    Publication year
    2025

    Validates OptiSeis EcoSeis low-impact seismic design, reducing line clearing, emissions and reclamation while maintaining imaging quality in Alberta, field-tested successful.

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    Understanding and Mitigating Leakage Pathways in Oil and Gas Well Cements Final Report

    Focus area
    Well Decommissioning – SCVF
    Publication year
    2024

    Investigates cement and interface leakage mechanisms driving SCVF/GM, evaluates additives and remedial strategies to improve zonal isolation and reduce emissions.

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    Annual Report on the Alberta Background Soil Quality System Project Phase 3

    Focus area
    Ecological – Other
    Publication year
    2024

    Develops Alberta-wide background soil metals and salinity database, refining thresholds to distinguish natural conditions and cut remediation costs.

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