PTAC
2017
Executive Summary
Methane emissions impact climate change 25 times greater than carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions over a 100-year period. Methane emissions make up 14 percent of Canada’s total greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. Although the Canadian oil and gas sector is a global leader in the safe, efficient, and environmentally-sound production of hydrocarbon resources, the sector is being challenged to reduce its methane emissions.
Industry and government recognize that reducing methane emissions is one of the most costeffective ways to reduce GHG emissions. The Governments of Canada and Alberta announced in late 2015 their policy goal to reduce methane emissions by 45 percent by 2025.
Given the high priority focus on methane reductions initiatives within the Canadian oil and gas industry, Petroleum Technology Alliance Canada (PTAC) – in collaboration with industry partners – has developed the Methane Emissions Reduction Network (MERN) to address some of the priorities outlined in this roadmap.
MERN is a hybrid virtual / hands-on entrepreneurial hub whose mission is to launch bold and innovative applied research and technology development projects in support of Alberta’s Climate Leadership Plan. This roadmap provides a directional blueprint that is based on a broad consensus of the stakeholders in PTAC’s current network. This blueprint will help broaden the network and engage new stakeholders in a manner that promotes alignment while leveraging multiple resources and investments to reach the common goal.
Vision
Contribute to methane and GHG emissions reduction in the oil and gas sector in a manner that is collaborative and transparent while creating new market growth.
Mission
Create opportunities within and collaborate on methane-related initiatives that inform, empower, leverage, and enable existing and emerging R&D activities.
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