Movers & Shakers
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ALBERTA OIL SANDS-RELATED PROJECTS RECEIVE INJECTION OF CASH Alberta’s oil sands are receiving a hefty investment from the provincial government through Emissions Reduction Alberta’s Oil Sands Innovation Challenge. The initiative, to support economic growth and environmental innovation in the sector, is providing more than $720 million to nine oil sands technologies. The projects could reduce greenhouse gas emissions by as much as 4.1 million tonnes annually by 2030. Said Shannon Phillips, Minister of Environment and Parks and Minister Responsible for the Climate Change Office: “Albertans know that our economy and our environment go hand-in-hand. These new technologies will reduce emissions while also creating jobs, reducing costs, and boosting competitiveness. Our investments in innovation continue to position Alberta as a forward- looking energy producer and climate change leader.” Forty-seven projects were submitted to the province for grant consideration, including field pilots, commercial demonstrations, and a commercial technology that could potentially reduce greenhouse gases in oil sands operations. Criteria for receiving the grants included the project’s ability to advance innovative technology solutions, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and enhance cost competitiveness. All projects were required to be led by a major oil sands producer and have all field demonstrations occur in Alberta. Six permit holders are among those leading approved projects: • Suncor Energy —high-temperature membranes for steam-assisted gravity drainage water treatment • Canadian Natural Resources Limited —in-pit extraction process • MEG Energy —enhanced modified vapour extraction pilot, Phase 3 • Cenovus Energy —flash steam generation field prototype, a multi-pad pilot of a solvent-aided process, and a partial upgrader with integrated water treatment (in partnership with Heavy Oil Solutions) • Imperial —enhanced bitumen recovery technology pilot • ConocoPhillips Canada —non-condensable gas co- injection for thief zone mitigation
YES, THEY BUILT THAT WITH WOOD
Wood WORKS! Alberta celebrated engineers and architects who push the boundaries of wood construction, during the 10th an-
nual Prairie Wood Design Awards gala. Five APEGA permit holders were on teams
that were recognized for advancing the use of wood construction through design excellence, advocacy, and innovation. Top honours, the Institutional Wood Design Award, went to the Technology and Trades Renewal and Innovation Project at Lethbridge College. The project team included Entuitive Corporation and Stuart Olson . The Jury’s Choice Award went to Calgary’s Bow Plaza. Entuitive Corporation was involved in that project, too. Remington YMCA in Calgary and Elevation Place in Canmore both took home the Recre- ational Wood Design Award. The project teams included Read Jones Christoffersen , ISL Engi- neering , and Graham Construction . . ALBERTA, YOU’VE GOT IT GOIN’ ON, CONSULTING AWARDS DEMONSTRATE The Consulting Engineers of Alberta (CEA) shone a light on the best of the best in a provincial mosaic of high-quality innovation, engineering, and imagination, during its annual gala in Edmonton. CEA judges had shaved a list of 52 submissions down to 26, with 15 recipients receiving Awards of Excellence and 11 receiving Awards of Merit. Awards were presented at CEA’s 22nd annual Showcase Awards Gala in February. See following pages for the list of award winners.
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