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Marie Macquet from Carbon Management Canada will deliver a - [From Theory to Field: Brendan Kolkman-Quinn to Present at CSEG](https://cmcghg.com/from-theory-to-field-brendan-kolkman-quinn-to-present-at-cseg/) - Date: Tuesday, October 14, 2025 Location: The Hamilton Room, Bow Valley Square Carbon Management Canada is excited to take part in CSEG’s Geological CO2 Storage and Monitoring Fundamentals course, led by our very own Brendan Kolkman-Quinn. Participants will get a one-day, close-up introduction to the science behind safe, large-scale CO2 storage, including injectivity, secure containment, - [New Training Program Shapes the Future of Canada's CCUS Workforce](https://cmcghg.com/new-training-program-shapes-the-future-of-canadas-ccus-workforce/) - September 22, 2025 New Training Program Shapes the Future of Canada's CCUS Workforce Carbon Management Canada (CMC) is building a skilled workforce to support deployment of a thriving commercial carbon capture, utilization and storage (CCUS) sector through its new training program, Talent Acceleration and Career Training in Low-carbon Energy (TACTILE). The program will train more - [CSEE Joins CMC for Newell County FRS Tour](https://cmcghg.com/csee-joins-cmc-for-newell-county-frs-tour/) - Date: June 25, 2025 Location: Newell County Field Research Station Carbon Management Canada had the pleasure of welcoming the Canadian Society for Evolving Energy (CSEE) to Newell County FRS on June 25th. Tour participants got a close-up look at some of the innovative work happening at CMC — including methane detection, CO₂ injection, and emissions - [CMC Greets Special Guests at Newell County FRS](https://cmcghg.com/cmc-greets-special-guests-at-newell-county-frs/) - Date: June 13, 2025 Location: Newell County Field Research Station Carbon Management Canada was pleased to host a group of special guests and VIPs at the Newell County Field Research Station in Southern Alberta. Located at the intersection of research, technology, and industry, the Field Research Station is a dynamic hub for hands-on innovation in - [CMC Welcomes Taiwan Delegation to Newell County FRS](https://cmcghg.com/cmc-welcomes-taiwan-delegation-to-newell-county-frs/) - Date: June 12, 2025 Location: Newell County Field Research Station Carbon Management Canada was pleased to welcome a delegation from Taiwan to the Newell County Field Research Station. Despite the grey skies and a bit of rain, the visit was filled with insightful discussion and great energy as attendees explored the site and learned more - [CMC at EAGE 2025: Brendan-Kolkman Quinn](https://cmcghg.com/cmc-at-eage-2025-brendan-kolkman-quinn/) - Date: June 2-5, 2025 Time: Varies by Session Location: Toulouse, France Carbon Management Canada (CMC) is proud to share that Brendan Kolkman-Quinn presented at EAGE 2025 – the 86th Annual Conference and Exhibition in Toulouse, France, taking place from June 2–5, 2025. Brendan delivered two presentations on Wednesday, June 4. Session 1 - 2:20 -5:20 - [Welcoming IRC to CMC’s Newell County Facility](https://cmcghg.com/welcoming-irc-to-cmcs-newell-county-facility/) - Date: May 29, 2025 Location: Newell County Field Research Station Carbon Management Canada (CMC) is pleased to welcome members of the Indian Resource Council (IRC) and Indigenous students from their Alberta-based training programs to the Newell County Field Research Station. Our visitors will have the chance to explore the technologies and research advancing carbon storage, - [CMC Heads to Women10x: Powering Global Energy Leadership](https://cmcghg.com/13673-2/) - Date: June 9, 2025 Time: 1:30-3:30 PM Location: Hyatt Regency Hotel 700 Centre Street S Calgary, Alberta, Canada Carbon Management Canada (CMC) is proud to support and exhibit at the upcoming WPC Energy Women10x Global Summit, taking place on June 9, 2025, at the Hyatt Regency in Calgary, Alberta. With the event now less than - [CMC to Welcome CSEE to Newell County FRS](https://cmcghg.com/cmc-to-welcome-csee-to-newell-county-frs/) - Date: May 29, 2025 Location: Newell County Field Research Station Carbon Management Canada looks forward to welcoming visitors from the Canadian Society for Ecology and Evolution (CSEE) to the Newell County Field Research Station. Attendees will get a close-up look at the technologies and experimental setups that support carbon storage, energy transition research and subsurface - [CMC Welcomes SPE to Newell County FRS](https://cmcghg.com/cmc-welcomes-spe-to-newell-county-frs/) - Date: May 22, 2025 Location: CMC Newell County Field Research Station We were excited to welcome members of the Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE) Calgary Section and SPE Young Professionals to Carbon Management Canada’s (CMC) Newell County Field Research Station. The visit offered a unique opportunity to explore our field site for carbon capture and - [GeoConvention 2025](https://cmcghg.com/geoconvention-2025/) - Date: May 12-14, 2025 Time: Varies by session Location: Calgary TELUS Convention Centre 136 8 Ave SE, Calgary, Alberta, Canada The Carbon Management Canada (CMC) team is excited to return to GeoConvention 2025 in Calgary, Alberta. Several of our team members will be presenting and attending sessions, actively engaging with the latest innovations and fellow - [The CanCH4 Symposium](https://cmcghg.com/the-canch4-symposium/) - Date: May 7–8, 2025 Location: Carleton University 1125 Colonel By Drive, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada Carbon Management Canada (CMC) and the Alberta Methane Emissions Program (AMEP) are pleased to participate in the upcoming CanCH4 Symposium at Carleton University. This national gathering brings together experts and innovators focused on advancing methane emissions measurement, mitigation, and policy across - [AMEP Tour of CMC Fugitive Emissions Test Facility](https://cmcghg.com/cmc-tour-of-amep-fugitive-emissions-test-facility/) - Join AMEP on Monday, April 14, 2025 to tour CMC’s recently expanded fugitive methane emissions test facility at the Newell County Field Research Station. Limited space is available. Don’t miss this opportunity for an in-depth look at the latest advancements in methane emissions detection, quantification and technology testing in a simulated environment of real-world upstream - [Carbon Capture Canada Summit](https://cmcghg.com/carbon-capture-canada-summit/) - Emissions Reduction Date: September 10-12 Time: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm MT Location: Edmonton Convention Centre 9797 Jasper Avenue Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, T5J 1N9 CMC's CEO and President, Neil Wildgust, has accepted an invitation to participate at the 2024 Carbon Capture Canada Summit, in Edmonton, Alberta on Wednesday, September 11. There, he will join - [Greenhouse Gas Control Technology Conference](https://cmcghg.com/greenhouse-gas-control-technology-conference/) - Reducing Greenhouse Gases with Carbon Capture Utilization and Storage Technologies Date: October 20-25 Time: Multiple times available. View full agenda here: Programme Agenda - GHGT Location: Calgary TELUS Convention Centre 136 8 Ave SE, Calgary, Alberta, T2P 0K6 The Greenhouse Gas Control Technology Conference (GHGT-17) has chosen CMC's Newell County FRS (field research station) as - [Careers Day at the University of Alberta](https://cmcghg.com/careers-day-at-the-university-of-alberta/) - Fall job fair for University of Alberta Students Date: September 25 Time: 12:00 pm - 4:30 pm MT Location: University of Alberta, Career Centre 2-100 SUB Edmonton, AB, Canada T6G 2J7 CMC looks forward to attending Careers Day at the University of Alberta (U of A) on Wednesday, September 25. From 12:00 pm - [Industry Career Fair at the University of Calgary](https://cmcghg.com/industry-career-fair-at-the-university-of-calgary/) - University of Calgary hosts a career fair for students this September Date: September 24 Time: 11:00 am - 3:30 pm MT Location: University of Calgary MacEwan Hall A/B 2500 University Drive NW Calgary, Alberta, T2N 1N4 The University of Calgary will be hosting an Industry Career Fair on Tuesday, September 24 for students from - [Grand Prairie Job Fair](https://cmcghg.com/grand-prairie-job-fair/) - CMC Exhibiting at Job Fair in Grand Prairie Date: September 17 Time: 12:00 pm - 6:00 pm MT Location: Holiday Inn, 9816 – 107 Street Grande Prairie, AB T8V 8E7 Grand Prairie will be hosting a job fair on September 17 from 12:00 to 6:00 pm MT, at the Holiday Inn. There, multiple recruiters - [Neighbours Day Event](https://cmcghg.com/neighbours-day-event/) - Sundre Petroleum Operators Group "Neighbours Day" Date: August 23, Time: 8:00 am - 3:00 pm MT Location: Sundre Hockey Arena 717 Main Avenue West, Box 420, Sundre, Alberta T0M 1X0 The Sundre Petroleum Operators Group (SPOG) is hosting an exciting "Neighbours Day" event at the Sundre Hockey Arena on Friday, August 23, from 8:00 am - [GeoConvention](https://cmcghg.com/geoconvention/) - Presenting With Industry Leaders at GeoConvention Date: June 17-19 Time: 7:00 am - 7:00 pm MT Location: Calgary TELUS Convention Centre 136 8 Ave SE, Calgary, Alberta, T2P 0K6 The CMC team had the opportunity to share the stage with industry leaders, presenting at the Calgary TELUS Convention Centre for GeoConvention from June 17-19. - [Society of Exploration Geophysicists - Research Workshop](https://cmcghg.com/society-of-exploration-geophysicists-research-workshop/) - Research Workshop Date: July 15-19 Location: Colorado School of Mines 1500 Illinois St, Golden, CO 80401, United States CMC looks forward to having Don Lawton, VP Research and Operation, and Brendan Kolkman-Quinn, Seismic Analyst, presenting at the upcoming Society of Exploration Geophysicists (SEG RW) conference from July 15 to 19. The two will actively - [New Partnership will Advance Research and Implementation in CCUS](https://cmcghg.com/new-partnership-will-advance-research-and-implementation-in-ccus/) - CMC Welcomes geoLOGIC to its Joint Industry Partnership Program Carbon Management Canada (CMC) is pleased to announce geoLOGIC systems ltd. (geoLOGIC) as its newest Joint Industry Partnership (JIP) Program member. The new partnership will allow CMC access to extensive subsurface databases including well logs, core, and flow tests for all of Western Canada through geoLOGIC’s - [Barriers to Large-scale CCUS Project Deployment in Western Canada Workshop](https://cmcghg.com/barriers-to-large-scale-ccus-project-deployment-in-western-canada-workshop/) - New workshop brings together industry, regulators, policy-makers and academia to tackle critical issues facing Canada's CCUS sector Carbon Management Canada (CMC) and the Petroleum Technology Research Centre (PTRC) hosted a two-day workshop in Burnaby, BC, to discuss the Barriers to Large-scale CCUS Project Deployment in Western Canada. The workshop was split into seven sessions where - [Transforming Carbon Monitoring for Long-Term Success](https://cmcghg.com/transforming-carbon-monitoring-for-long-term-success/) - Pioneering Low-Cost Solutions for Real-Time CO2 Plume Mapping Emissions Reduction Alberta’s (ERA) participation in the Accelerating CCUS Technologies (ACT) 4 Call funding initiative is helping advance clean technology solutions, leveraging international collaboration and investment. Spearheading a global effort, this initiative focuses on developing affordable and innovative carbon sequestration monitoring technologies to drive effective carbon capture - [Compact Carbon Capture Challenge: Accelerating Innovations for a Low-Carbon Future](https://cmcghg.com/compact-carbon-capture-challenge-accelerating-innovations-for-a-low-carbon-future/) - Announcing the Visionary Finalists In June 2023, carbonNEXT a joint program of Foresight and Carbon Management Canada (CMC) launched the FortisBC Compact Carbon Capture Challenge, taking applications for small scale carbon capture solutions. After a rigorous review process, carbonNEXT, in collaboration with FortisBC, is delighted to announce the finalists of the Compact Carbon Capture Challenge. - [Carbon Management Canada announces SeisWare as its newest JIP Member](https://cmcghg.com/carbon-management-canada-announces-seisware-as-its-newest-jip-member/) - SeisWare International Inc. Joins CMC’s Joint Industry Partnership Program Carbon Management Canada (CMC) welcomes SeisWare International Inc. to its Joint Industry Partnership (JIP) program. The partnership between SeisWare and CMC highlights the industry’s reliance on high-quality seismic data to measure, monitor and verify carbon dioxide (CO2) stored in sub-surface reservoirs. JIP members can leverage seismic - [Carbon Management Canada welcomes Bison to its JIP Program](https://cmcghg.com/carbon-management-canada-welcomes-bison-to-its-jip-program/) - Bison and Carbon Management Canada to collaborate on MMV for deep CO2 storage on a commercial scale at the Meadowbrook Storage Hub Carbon Management Canada (CMC) is pleased to announce Bison Low Carbon Ventures (BLCV) is a new member of CMC’s Joint Industry Partnership (JIP) Program. The collaboration between CMC and BLCV will enable - [Enbridge joins Carbon Management Canada's Joint Industry Partnership and furthers commitment to low-carbon solutions](https://cmcghg.com/enbridge-joins-carbon-management-canadas-joint-industry-partnership-and-furthers-commitment-to-low-carbon-solutions/) - Enbridge Deepens Commitment to Low-carbon Leadership through Collaboration with Carbon Management Canada Enbridge continues to build on its commitment to being a low-carbon solutions provider to industry by joining Carbon Management Canada's (CMC) Joint Industry Partnership program, which brings together industry leaders, technology innovators and researchers involved in carbon capture and storage (CCS). Participation - [Priorities and Pathways: CCUS Workshop Summary Report](https://cmcghg.com/priorities-and-pathways-ccus-workshop-summary-report/) - All credible pathways to net zero emissions by 2050 include technologies to remove and permanently store carbon dioxide, including carbon capture, utilization and storage (CCUS). Since the early 2000s, Canada has been at the forefront of CCUS project development. With an eye to developing a robust CCUS industry in Canada, the Pembina Institute and CMC - [CCUS: The Case for Canada](https://cmcghg.com/ccus-the-case-for-canada/) - This report demonstrates Canada’s unique opportunity in CCUS. To make the most of this opportunity, Canadians need to build on the momentum established from previous project investments with enabling policies and fiscal support. Industry and governments need to provide strategic innovation and commercialization support for emerging CCUS solutions. If done right, the country is - [New President & CEO, Neil Wildgust](https://cmcghg.com/new-president-ceo-neil-wildgust/) - Carbon Management Canada (CMC) is excited to announce the appointment of Neil Wildgust as President and CEO effective May 8. Wildgust brings 15 years of carbon capture and storage (CCS) experience and over 35 years of geoscience expertise. He has worked for E.ON UK, the International Energy Agency Greenhouse Gas (IEAGHG) Research and Development Programme, - [Distributed Acoustic Sensing Benchmark](https://cmcghg.com/distributed-acoustic-sensing-benchmark/) - In September and October 2022, five Distributed Acoustic Sensing technology (DAS) vendors participated in a benchmark experiment at Carbon Management Canada’s (CMC) Newell County Facility. - [carbonNEXT Cohort 2023](https://cmcghg.com/carbonnext-cohort-2023/) - CMC and Foresight Canada are thrilled to announce the carbonNEXT 2023 cohort. carbonNEXT is Canada’s carbontech commercialization hub to drive development and scaling of Canadian carbon capture, utilization and storage (CCUS) ventures. Building on Canada’s early leadership in CCUS technology development and project deployment, carbonNEXT brings partners together to energize innovation, accelerate commercialization, and fast-track adoption - [Nearly $2M to fast-track next generation CCUS technologies](https://cmcghg.com/nearly-2m-to-fast-track-next-generation-ccus-technologies/) - carbonNEXT, Canada’s commercialization hub for carbon capture, utilization, storage (CCUS), and monitoring technologies, is pleased to announce $1,750,000 in funding from the federal government and one of Canada’s leading financial institutions. Over three years, PrairiesCan is investing more than $1.5 million, and Scotiabank is investing $250,000. This investment will support small- and medium-sized firms to - [Canada’s World-Class Research and Technology Organizations form Collaborative Network](https://cmcghg.com/canadas-world-class-research-and-technology-organizations-form-collaborative-network/) - Five world-class Canadian organizations have connected to provide their expertise with facilities and equipment to help demonstrate, scale and validate CCUS technologies. CCUS can account for nine per cent of global emission reductions by 2050 according to the International Energy Agency’s Sustainable Development Scenario. Canada is globally recognized for its expertise in developing CCUS technologies - [NRG COSIA Carbon XPRIZE and CMC Research Institutes announce partnership](https://cmcghg.com/nrg-cosia-carbon-xprize-and-cmc-research-institutes-announce-partnership/) - VANCOUVER (December 1, 2016) – The NRG COSIA Carbon XPRIZE and CMC Research Institutes today announced a partnership that will support teams competing in a $20M global competition to develop cutting-edge technologies that convert carbon dioxide emissions into high-value products. Under the terms of the partnership, teams have the option of using facilities and experts - [Mitacs Accelerate interns find value working at CMCRI](https://cmcghg.com/mitacs-accelerate-interns-find-value-working-at-cmcri/) - In its ongoing effort to support the development of highly qualified personnel, CMC Research Institutes is working with Mitacs to support two University of Calgary candidates. Roger Mah is a postdoctoral fellow who works for chemistry professor George Shimizu. Gisoo Heydari is a M.Sc. student studying with engineering professor Gopal Achari. Roger Mah Roger Mah - [International collaboration aims to reduce carbon capture costs](https://cmcghg.com/collaborative-project-aims-to-reduce-carbon-capture-costs/) - VANCOUVER, B.C., CANADA -- A CDN$3 million international collaboration to optimize a novel carbon capture system could reduce the cost of capturing carbon from industrial processes. Although industry and power generation account for 46 per cent of global greenhouse gas emissions, companies are reluctant to install carbon capture technologies because of high operating costs. U.S. - [Interest for CCS gaining momentum in South Africa](https://cmcghg.com/interest-for-ccs-gaining-momentum-in-south-africa/) - The deployment of Carbon Capture & Storage (CCS) technology in South Africa is gaining momentum. At the request of the stakeholders, a Carbon Capture and Storage Technical Workshop was held in KwaZulu-Natal Province, the area of interest for the Pilot CO2 Storage Project (PCSP). The workshop was organized by the South African National Energy Development - [International delegation takes CCUS tour of Western Canada](https://cmcghg.com/international-delegation-takes-ccus-tour-of-western-canada/) - An international delegation with experts from Norway, Germany and Ireland toured carbon capture, storage and conversion sites in Western Canada in February. Delegates on the tour, led by Canadian Ambassador to Norway Artur Wilczynsk, had the option of visiting several sites in Calgary, Edmonton, Regina and Vancouver to learn more about CCUS initiatives. In Calgary, - [Foresight evident in development of field research station says visiting expert](https://cmcghg.com/foresight-evident-in-development-of-field-research-station-says-visiting-expert/) - A Princeton researcher visiting the Containment and Monitoring Institute’s field research station (FRS) says work at the station will play an important role in the development of large-scale commercial carbon capture and storage (CCS) sites. Dr. Catherine Peters, a Professor in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Princeton University, was in southern Alberta - [RITE Japan subscribes to research program](https://cmcghg.com/japanese-research-organization-subscribes-to-field-research-station/) - International participation in the Containment and Monitoring Institute’s research program has grown with the addition of RITE – Japan. The environmental research organization has signed on as a subscriber and RITE Chief Researcher Xue Ziqiu says results from the program conducted at the field research station will be used to reassure the public that if - [CMCRI announces incoming president](https://cmcghg.com/cmcri-announces-incoming-president/) - CMCRI is pleased to announce Sandra Odendahl will begin as President and CEO of CMC Research Institutes effective Sept. 1. Sandra is a Canadian corporate sustainability pioneer with a passion for using the power of business to drive positive social and environmental change. Over the past 20 years she has worked with companies of all - [Field research station sees first injection of CO2](https://cmcghg.com/field-research-station-sees-first-injection-of-co2/) - A project mileststone has been reached at the Containment and Monitoring Institute's Field Research Station. On August 9, the first test slug of CO2 was injected into the injection well at the research station located in Newell County in southern Alberta. The Field Research Station (FRS) is a unique site to develop and demonstrate technologies - [Federal/provincial investments announced at official opening](https://cmcghg.com/officials-celebrate-opening-of-carbon-capture-and-conversion-institute/) - Richmond, B.C. - A new facility to test carbon capture and conversion technologies is operational thanks in part to investments by the Government of Canada and the Government of British Columbia. The new BC Research (BCRI) Technology Commercialization and Innovation Centre is home to the Carbon Capture and Conversion Institute (CCCI) and BCRI who together - [Cenovus signs on as subscriber at Field Research Station](https://cmcghg.com/cenovus-signs-on-as-subscriber-at-field-research-station/) - The research program at the Containment and Monitoring Institute’s Field Research Station (FRS) has grown again with the addition of Cenovus Energy as a Joint Industry Project subscriber. As a subscriber, Cenovus has the opportunity to prioritize and bring forward new research directions and provide guidance on the overall research program. They also have, along - [Field Research Station plays key role in new international research/education partnership](https://cmcghg.com/field-research-station-plays-key-role-in-new-international-researcheducation-partnership/) - Author: Mark Lowey* CMC Research Institutes is playing a key role in a new international advanced research and education partnership between the University of Calgary and the Norwegian University of Science and Technology. Under the partnership, called CARBEOR, Norwegian researchers will be able to test new subsurface geophysical monitoring methods at the Containment and Monitoring - [Field Research Station officially opened](https://cmcghg.com/field-research-station-officially-opened/) - The Field Research Station (FRS) was officially opened on October 24 before a crowd of about 70 people who gathered at the University of Calgary. Speaking at the ceremony were special guests Paul Fulton, Country Chair of Statoil Canada, and Ed McCauley, Vice-President (Research), University of Calgary. Don Lawton, Director of the Containment and Monitoring - [CMCRI tests unique continuous monitoring technology](https://cmcghg.com/cmcri-tests-unique-continuous-monitoring-technology/) - First-of-its-kind permanent, continuous system for monitoring CO2 storage to be installed and tested at new facility in western Canada By Mark Lowey* A first-of-its kind permanent, continuous seismic monitoring system will be tested at CMCRI's field research station - a new facility in western Canada that develops and demonstrates technologies for secure underground storage of - [Onshore / offshore monitoring focus of collaborative project](https://cmcghg.com/onshore-offshore-monitoring-focus-of-collaborative-project/) - CMC Research Institutes and SINTEF Petroleum Research team up to advance integrated approach for monitoring geologically stored carbon dioxide By Mark Lowey* CMC Research Institutes has teamed up with SINTEF Petroleum Research in Norway to advance a new method for monitoring carbon dioxide geologically stored at onshore and offshore sites, such as the Norwegian Continental - [Carbon Capture, Utilization & Storage tech will grow economy & contribute to low carbon future](https://cmcghg.com/carbon-capture-utilization-storage-tech-will-grow-economy-contribute-to-low-carbon-future/) - The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) was unambiguous in its special report released in October – we must cut global emissions 45% by 2030 and hit net zero by 2050 or risk an unprecedented global crisis. CCUS technologies key in mitigation efforts Meeting a 1.5°C target will require using all available mitigation tools, including - [CMCRI represented at Carbon Sequestration Leadership Forum](https://cmcghg.com/cmcri-represented-at-carbon-sequestration-leadership-forum/) - Goran Vlajnic, Executive Director of the Carbon Capture and Conversion Institute (CCCI), represented CMC Research Institutes at the 7th Carbon Sequestration Leadership Forum (CSLF) that was held in Abu Dhabi, December 3-7, 2017. He was a part of the Canadian delegation which was led by Frank Des Rosiers, Assistant Deputy Minister of Natural Resources Canada. - [Government of Canada invests in CMCRI methane-monitoring demonstration site](https://cmcghg.com/government-of-canada-invests-in-cmcri-methane-monitoring-demonstration-site/) - New funding for CMC Research Institutes Inc. (CMC) was announced recently to support the establishment of a methane-monitoring demonstration site in Alberta. The Honourable Kent Hehr, Minister of Sports and Persons with Disabilities and Member of Parliament for Calgary Centre, announced an investment of $974,000 through Western Economic Diversification Canada on behalf of the Honourable - [CMCRI & Guangdong CCUS Centre Sign Agreement](https://cmcghg.com/cmcri-guangdong-ccus-centre-sign-agreement/) - Canadian & Chinese cleantech organizations sign agreement to cooperate on development of carbon capture, utilization and storage technologies Vancouver, B.C. -- March 14, 2018 -- An agreement signed today by Canadian company CMC Research Institutes (CMCRI) and the Guangdong CCUS Centre in China marks the start of a collaboration that will accelerate the development - [Canada can play leading role supplying technologies to the growing CCUS market](https://cmcghg.com/canada-needs-to-move-quickly-to-take-advantage-of-growing-ccus-market/) - By Sandra Odendahl, President and CEO, CMCRI We are in the midst of a global crisis. The climate is getting increasingly unstable, atmospheric concentrations of greenhouse gases continue to rise, and we will need every tool in the toolbox if we want to halt the negative impacts of greenhouse gas emissions on our climate. It - [PETRONAS joins CMCRI's carbon storage research group](https://cmcghg.com/petronas-joins-cmcris-carbon-storage-research-group/) - Membership in research program provides oil giant with tools to reduce risk, save operating dollars PETRONAS’ participation in a research program at the CMC Research Institute’s Field Research Station will help the energy company reduce risk and avoid costly delays as it prepares to develop carbon capture and storage operations (CCS) in its offshore - [CMCRI hosts panel at Clean Energy Ministerial](https://cmcghg.com/cmcri-hosts-panel-at-cem10-mi-4-meetings/) - Ahead of the curve: Business considerations for investing in carbon reduction technologies When: 2 - 3 p.m., Wednesday, May 29, 2019Where: Booth 606, Innovation Showcase, Vancouver Convention Centre Don't miss the CMC Research Institutes panel on factors driving investments in carbon reducing technologies The panel is being held in conjunction with the Clean Energy - [Workshop explores CCUS with finance experts](https://cmcghg.com/workshop-explores-ccus-with-finance-experts/) - Registration: 7:30 to 8:00 amProgram: 8 am to 12:30 pm, with lunch to followWed., Nov. 13, 2019Downtown Toronto There's growing excitement around technologies that reduce industrial greenhouse gas emissions through carbon capture, utilization and storage (CCUS).Through this half-day workshop attendees will meet innovators, large-scale industrial players, policy-makers and financiers and learn what they are doing - [Clean energy collaboration focus of international conference](https://cmcghg.com/clean-energy-collaboration-focus-of-international-conference/) - Author: Rachel Shin, Research and Policy Analyst CMC Research Institutes Strong international collaboration and the need for public-private partnerships were two key themes that threaded their way through meetings of the 10th Conference for Energy Ministers and 4th Mission Innovation (CEM10/MI-4). The goal of the Vancouver event was for leaders from over 25 - [CGG Joins CCUS Monitoring Research Program Led by Carbon Management Canada](https://cmcghg.com/cgg-joins-ccus-monitoring-research-program-led-by-carbon-management-canada/) - CGG has joined a CCUS research program offered by Carbon Management Canada (CMC), a national, not-for-profit leader in developing and implementing new technologies that capture, utilize, store and monitor greenhouse gases. CMC is focused on measurement, monitoring and verification technologies for secure and cost-effective carbon capture and storage (CCS) operations. “We’re excited to welcome CGG - [CRIN/carbonNEXT Carbon & Hydrogen Innovation Showcase](https://cmcghg.com/crin-carbonnext-carbon-hydrogen-innovation-showcase/) - Meet the first group of carbonNEXT’s carbontech innovators! This showcase event features a select group of entrepreneur participants from carbonNEXT’s carbontech-focused program who will share their CCUS and Hydrogen solutions in an engaging pitch format. - [Carbon Management Canada Welcomes Denbury to Joint Industry Partnership Focused on Subsurface CO2 Monitoring](https://cmcghg.com/carbon-management-canada-welcomes-denbury-to-joint-industry-partnership-focused-on-subsurface-co2-monitoring/) - Carbon Management Canada (CMC) welcomes Denbury Carbon Solutions, a subsidiary of Denbury, Inc. (Denbury) (NYSE: DEN) to its collaborative carbon capture, utilization and storage (CCUS) partnership. The focus is on developing and implementing cost-effective and practical monitoring technologies for sub-surface carbon storage verification. “CMC injects CO2 and uses various monitoring technologies to detect and track the - [Bacon and Eggheads](https://cmcghg.com/bacon-and-eggheads/) - The Bacon and Egghead series brings together Parliamentarians with expertise in science and engineering, to showcase outstanding Canadian research accomplishments. - [Market Analysis - BC Biocarbon](https://cmcghg.com/market-analysis-bc-biocarbon/) - BC Biocarbon asked Carbon Management Canada (CMC) to investigate the national and international market opportunities for wood vinegar. In order to make recommendations, CMC had to understand the use of wood vinegar, the global producers and suppliers, Canadian regulations and market opportunities. - [Validation and scale-up - Carbon Upcycling Technologies](https://cmcghg.com/validation-and-scale-up-carbon-upcycling-technologies/) - Carbon Upcycling Technologies was developing a technology to chemically absorb CO2 emissions into solids, creating a portfolio of fine nanoparticles which have a number of applications such as a concrete coating and polymer additive. - [Emerson Joins Carbon Capture and Storage Program Led by Carbon Management Canada](https://cmcghg.com/emerson-joins-carbon-capture-and-storage-program-led-by-carbon-management-canada/) - June 3, 2022 - Carbon Management Canada (CMC) welcomes Emerson to its collaborative carbon capture, utilization and storage (CCUS) program. The joint industry partnership program focuses on developing and implementing cost-effective, secure and practical carbon capture and storage (CCS) solutions. “We’re excited Emerson has joined our Joint Industry Partnership. CMC injects CO2 and uses monitoring technologies - [Canada positioned to take place on world stage](https://cmcghg.com/canada-positioned-to-take-place-on-world-stage/) - Report highlights strengths in carbon capture, conversion, utilization and storage tech development Canada has the expertise, infrastructure and drive to play a leading role in the growing carbon capture, conversion and storage sector says a new report by CMC Research Institutes (CMCRI) and Canadian Business for Social Responsibility (CBSR). The report details the challenges and - [Carbon Upcycling Technologies turns to CMCRI for technology testing and validation](https://cmcghg.com/carbon-upcycling-technologies-turns-to-cmcri-for-technology-testing-and-validation/) - SOURCE: Alison Cartier, Communications Consultant When the CEO of Carbon Upcycling Technologies wanted a real-world environment to test its novel carbon capture technology, he knew where to go for an objective assessment. CMC Research Institutes’ carbon capture and conversion facility in Vancouver provided many advantages, said Apoorv Sinha, CEO of Carbon Upcycling. “As a carbon - [Meeting the challenge: finding new ways to quantify methane emissions](https://cmcghg.com/meeting-the-challenge-finding-new-ways-to-quantify-methane-emissions/) - With coal under fire as a dirty fuel, more utility companies are choosing – or being pushed by government legislation – to switch to natural gas. And while power production from natural gas does reduce the carbon intensity of electricity, it’s not emissions free. To fully realize the potential climate benefits of switching to natural - [CMC Research Institutes and Foresight partner to accelerate growing opportunity for carbon capture and conversion technology across Canada](https://cmcghg.com/cmc-research-institutes-and-foresight-partner-to-accelerate-growing-opportunity-for-carbon-capture-and-conversion-technology-across-canada/) - CMC Research Institutes (CMCRI) and Foresight Cleantech Accelerator are partnering to grow the carbon capture and conversion industry in Canada. The partnership will see the companies collaborating to showcase carbon capture, utilization and conversion work in western Canada and promote the facilities at CMCRI’s Lower Mainland facility to industries, government and cleantech developers. “The global - [CMC Research Institutes receives $2.7 million investment](https://cmcghg.com/cmc-research-institutes-receives-2-7-million-investment/) - CMC Research Institutes, a company focused on developing technologies and strategies to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, has received an investment of $2.7 million over three years through Western Economic Diversification Canada. Sandra Odendahl, President and CEO of CMC Research Institutes (CMCRI), welcomes the investment and notes the funds will support the company to develop a - [CMC Research Institutes welcomes new members to Board of Directors](https://cmcghg.com/cmc-research-institutes-welcomes-new-members-to-board-of-directors/) - Sandra Odendahl, President and CEO of CMC Research Institutes, is thrilled to announce the appointment of a world-leading expert on carbon conversion technologies, and an award-winning energy efficiency and sustainability specialist to our Board of Directors. Phil De Luna, Program Director for the Materials for Clean Fuels Challenge Program at the National Research Council (NRC), - [Toronto finance community examines barriers to cleantech funding](https://cmcghg.com/toronto-finance-community-examines-barriers-to-cleantech-funding/) - In mid-November, members of the Toronto finance community joined stakeholders from the Canadian carbon capture, utilization and storage sector to discuss ways to grow and strengthen the sector. The primary goal of the workshop was to better understand how to generate investment to move carbon reduction technologies forward. Conversations with stakeholders including financiers, government, - [CMCRI's Marie Macquet to speak on climate change and CCS](https://cmcghg.com/cmcris-marie-macquet-to-speak-on-climate-change-and-ccs/) - Friday Afternoon Talk Series (FATS): The Place of Carbon Capture and Storage in Climate Change Mitigation University of Calgary, ES162 Friday, Feb. 7, 4 pm Reducing greenhouse gas emissions is one of the biggest challenges of the century. To keep global temperatures from increasing above 2°C, the International Energy Agency (IEA) says we need a - [A message from Brian Mellor, CMCRI President & CEO](https://cmcghg.com/a-message-from-brian-mellor-cmcri-president-ceo/) - The world is a vastly different place than it was when we issued our February newsletter. There is no facet of life that has not been affected by COVID-19, and the only thing we can be certain of is that the future is not predictable. Here at CMCRI, I am thankful to report that all - [CMC Research Institutes and bp announce agreement that will streamline CCUS integration](https://cmcghg.com/cmc-research-institutes-and-bp-announce-agreement-that-will-streamline-ccus-integration/) - CMC Research Institutes is thrilled to announce that energy company bp has signed an agreement to join the research program at the Containment and Monitoring Institute’s (CaMI) Field Research Station. As a member of CaMI’s Joint Industry Project, bp will have the opportunity to help cultivate its strategy of pivoting to become an integrated energy company - [CMC / Foresight develop strategy to bring Canadian carbontech innovations to global marketplace](https://cmcghg.com/cmc-foresight-develop-strategy-to-bring-canadian-carbontech-innovations-to-global-marketplace/) - CMC Research Institutes is proud to announce it is partnering with Foresight Cleantech Accelerator Centre to develop what is likely Canada’s first International Business Development Strategy (IBDS) for the carbon capture, utilization, and storage sector. When complete, the three-year strategy will be available to the public and will benefit small and medium Canadian enterprises looking - [CMC welcomes Cenovus to its applied research program](https://cmcghg.com/cmc-welcomes-cenovus-to-its-applied-research-program/) - Carbon Management Canada is pleased to welcome Cenovus Energy Inc. to its applied research program focused on the development of carbon reduction technologies. The Joint Industry Project (JIP) helps companies improve efficiencies and reduce risk in their carbon capture and storage operations by testing technologies meant to ensure stored CO2 can be rapidly and accurately - [New members add energy, experience to CMC Research Institutes’ board](https://cmcghg.com/new-members-add-energy-experience-to-cmc-research-institutes-board/) - CMC Research Institutes is pleased to announce the appointment of three new members to the company’s board of directors, effective August 2020. Joining the board are Kate Chisholm, Senior Vice President, Planning and Chief Sustainability Officer at Capital Power, Darlene Halwas, a Chartered Financial Analyst and Board Director, and Darcy Ell, Chartered Professional Accountant at - [Optasense joins Joint Industry Project at the Field Research Station](https://cmcghg.com/optasense-joins-joint-industry-project-at-the-field-research-station/) - CMC Research Institutes is pleased to announce that OptaSense, a leading provider of distributed fiber-optic sensing, has signed an agreement to join the research program at the Containment and Monitoring Institute’s (CaMI) Field Research Station. As a member of CaMI’s Joint Industry Project, OptaSense will have the opportunity to participate in leading-edge research opportunities, develop - [CMC announces Stephen Lougheed as new president & CEO](https://cmcghg.com/cmc-announces-stephen-lougheed-as-new-president-ceo/) - A business leader with experience growing and diversifying domestic and international organizations is taking the reins at CMC Research Institutes. Stephen Lougheed, who held leadership roles at Alberta Innovates - Technology Futures and Alberta Biodiversity Monitoring Institute, has been appointed President and CEO of CMC Research Institutes (CMCRI), a national science-based not-for-profit corporation advancing technologies - [Scaling Cleantech in Canada report released](https://cmcghg.com/scaling-cleantech-in-canada-report-released/) - As part of the inaugural GLOBE Advance, part of GLOBE Forum 2020, Emissions Reduction Alberta (ERA), GLOBE Series, The Delphi Group and sponsors CMC Research Institutes (CMCRI), Foresight, and Royal Bank of Canada (RBC), hosted the Scaling Cleantech — What’s Next for Canada discussion. With $2.5 trillion global market opportunities on the table for cleantech - [Report highlights Canada's competitive advantage in carbontech](https://cmcghg.com/report-highlights-canadas-competitive-advantage-in-carbontech/) - Climate change may not be at the forefront of people’s minds as we move through the global crisis of COVID-19, however it remains a looming threat. As countries look for ways to recover, growing interest in solutions to climate change offer Canada an opportunity to accelerate economic recovery. To stabilize temperatures below 1.5°C, global greenhouse - [Registration now open for Carbon Export event](https://cmcghg.com/registration-now-open-for-carbon-export-event/) - Carbon Export: Canadian Cleantech Innovation on the Global Stage An event presented by CMC Research Institutes and Foresight CMC Research Institutes, in collaboration with Foresight, is pleased to present Carbon Export, a two-hour virtual event highlighting Carbon Capture, Utilization, and Storage (CCUS) strategies and opportunities in export. This engaging webinar will bring together subject matter - [Canadian Experience in Intermediate and Deep Subsurface CO2 Monitoring and Storage](https://cmcghg.com/11850-2/) - In case you missed it! CMC Research Institutes and the Petroleum Technology Research Centre (PTRC) recently hosted a webinar examining how research conducted in the two organizations is impacting the secure underground storage of carbon. Dr. Rick Chalaturnyk, University of Alberta, and Dr. Don Lawton, CMC's Containment and Monitoring Institute, both discussed containment and - [Webinar examines current and future CCS strategies](https://cmcghg.com/webinar-examines-current-and-future-ccs-strategies/) - Register at http://ow.ly/EZo150G3es4 Carbon capture and storage (CCS) is an evolving and growing suite of technologies that has been used in one form or another for 50 years. More recently, the technology has gained prominence because of its critically important role for achieving climate change mitigation targets. While several of the technologies have been - [Accelerator Program for Carbon Tech Innovators](https://cmcghg.com/accelerator-program-for-carbon-tech-innovators/) - Accelerate the growth of your carbon tech venture by taking part in Foresight’s Launch program. Applications are now being accepted for the Winter cohort. This six-week program provides training, coaching, and support to help you develop a minimum viable product and validate your business model. Connect with other innovators with carbon capture, utilization, and storage - [National CCUS framework examined in webinar](https://cmcghg.com/national-ccus-framework-examined-in-webinar/) - Dr. Robin Hughes, of Natural Resources Canada, will present on National CCUS Assessment Framework identifying potential opportunities for the future landscape of CCUS in Canada. The keynote presentation will be followed by a panel discussion of the CCUS research opportunities and challenges. This webinar will end with breakout sessions to meet the panelists and allow - [CRIN / carbonNEXT Carbon & Hydrogen Innovation Showcase](https://cmcghg.com/crin-carbonnext-carbon-and-hydrogen-innovation-showcase/) - Date and time: February 2, 2022 9 am to 11 am MT Watch the recorded event As Canada’s oil and gas industry mobilizes to decrease greenhouse gas emissions, carbon capture and conversion (CCC) technologies and blue hydrogen are globally recognized as key innovations to enable the sustainable development of Canada’s hydrocarbon resources. Join the Clean - [Carbon Management Canada Welcomes Echo Seismic to the Joint Industry Partnership](https://cmcghg.com/carbon-management-canada-welcomes-echo-seismic-to-the-joint-industry-partnership/) - Echo Seismic has joined Carbon Management Canada’s (CMC) collaborative carbon capture, utilization and storage (CCUS) partnership. Echo Seismic is committed to providing the best possible land seismic acquisition for the continuous monitoring of stored carbon. “We are very excited to have Echo Seismic join our JIP,” said Don Lawton, Director of Science. “Their contribution and - [David Risk named to RSC's College of New Scholars, Artists and Scientists](https://cmcghg.com/david-risk-names-as-member-of-rscs-college-of-new-scholars-artists-and-scientists/) - CMC congratulates Dr. David Risk, Department of Earth Sciences at St. Francis Xavier University, on being named as a member the Royal Society of Canada's College of New Scholars, Artists and Scientists. In its announcement, the RSC notes Risk has made significant contributions to the understanding of how greenhouse gases, such as carbon dioxide, are - [Talks at conference highlight research developments](https://cmcghg.com/talks-at-conference-highlight-research-developments/) - Jennifer McIntosh, University of Arizona professor and CMC researcher, agreed to blog from CMC’s annual conference in Gatineau. This is her second installment. - [CMC welcomes Geospace and Quantum Subsidiary as new joint industry partners](https://cmcghg.com/cmc-welcomes-geospace-and-quantum-subsidiary-as-new-joint-industry-partners/) - CMC is pleased to announce a Joint Industry Partnership (JIP) with innovative seismic solutions manufacturer Geospace Technologies Corporation and its subsidiaries Quantum Technology Sciences and Geospace Technologies Canada focused on the development of carbon storage monitoring technologies. The partnership features the deployment of SADAR, a seismic acoustic detection and ranging technology originally developed by Quantum for security - [carbonNEXT: Helping Canada Achieve Carbon Emissions Reduction Goals](https://cmcghg.com/introducing-carbonnext-helping-canada-achieve-carbon-emissions-reduction-goals/) - Foresight and Carbon Management Canada launch pan-Canada carbon emissions innovation accelerator June 15, 2021 — There is an urgent demand for clean technology solutions, as companies in Canada and around the world set their sights on bold emissions reductions goals - specifically, net-zero emissions by 2050. Stabilizing global atmospheric CO2 concentrations by 2050 will require - [STRYDE, Explor and Carbon Management Canada achieve new record in seismic imaging](https://cmcghg.com/carbon-management-canada-stryde-and-explor-achieve-new-record-in-seismic-imaging/) - Carbon Management Canada partners with STRYDE and Explor to demonstrate how new seismic technology can mitigate current CCUS development challenges and enable ongoing monitoring via high-density seismic acquisition Calgary, 2 June 2021 – Pioneering seismic technology provider STRYDE today announced its Nodes were used in conjunction with Explor PinPoint technology to achieve a new - [Exporting Canadian CCUS technology](https://cmcghg.com/exporting-canadian-ccus-technology/) - A global race is underway to develop solutions to reduce carbon emissions to achieve the steep reductions necessary to mitigate the impacts of climate change. One critical area of focus is carbon capture, utilization, and storage (CCUS) which climate models show plays a necessary role in achieving reductions, especially in hard-to-decarbonize industrial sectors. The focus - [CCUS finance workshop report now available](https://cmcghg.com/ccus-finance-workshop-report-now-available/) - CCUS technologies can enable near-zero emissions from power plants and other carbon intensive industries. But there are significant hurdles technology developers, industry and investors must overcome in order to move innovations from early stage research to commercialization. At a fall workshop, 40 stakeholders explored challenges facing financiers when faced with carbon capture, utilization and - [New carbon conversion test facility will stimulate Canadian economy and drive innovation](https://cmcghg.com/new-carbon-conversion-test-facility-will-stimulate-canadian-economy-and-drive-innovation/) - CALGARY - Sandra Odendahl, President and CEO of CMC Research Institutes, made the following statements in response to the May 25 opening of the Alberta Carbon Conversion Technology Centre (ACCTC). “We are delighted by the addition of the ACCTC to the carbon innovation space and look forward to collaborating with them to accelerate the development of these - [Board of Directors congratulate CMC President Richard Adamson on years of service](https://cmcghg.com/board-of-directors-congratulate-cmc-president-richard-adamson-on-years-of-service/) - The Board of Directors of CMC Research Institutes (CMC) would like to congratulate CMC President Richard Adamson for the 6 years of hard work leading CMC. The Board would like to share that effective December 31, 2016 Richard will no longer be CMC’s President. During his tenure as Managing Director of Carbon Management Canada CMC-NCE - [CMC CO2lloquium: De-risking solid sorbents for carbon capture](https://cmcghg.com/cmc-co2lloquium-de-risking-solid-sorbents-for-carbon-capture/) - WHO: Dr. George Shimizu, Professor, University of Calgary, Department of Chemistry DATE: Friday, October 28, 2016 TIME: 1 p.m. – 3 p.m. MDT LOCATION: Rm. C128, CMC Research Institutes, University Research Centre, 3535 Research Road NW, Calgary, AB RSVP: joan.smart@cmcghg.com, 403 210-7104 – space is limited. The wish list of desired properties for a candidate - [Shell Global Solutions sponsors Field Research Station](https://cmcghg.com/shell-global-solutions-sponsors-field-research-station/) - CALGARY, AB -- Shell Global Solutions has signed an agreement to sponsor the research program at the Containment and Monitoring Institute’s Field Research Station. The agreement will see Shell contribute $50,000 a year for up to four years to support work at the field station, a site where measurement and monitoring technologies for carbon storage - [CMC CO2lloquium: Speaker explores program to multiply investment dollars](https://cmcghg.com/cmc-co2lloquium-speaker-explores-program-to-multiply-investment-dollars/) - What: CMC CO2lloquium - Rapidly advancing research and innovation by multiplying investment dollars Who: Kevin Wong, Partner, Stonecracker Scientific Law When: 1-3 p.m., Friday, October 14, 2016 Where: Rm. 128, CMC Research Institutes, 3535 Research Road NW, Calgary, AB RSVP: joan.smart@cmcghg.com, 403 210-7104 Kevin Wong, Partner with Stonecracker Scientific Law, will speak about an approved - [Premier Christy Clark announces climate plan at new institute site](https://cmcghg.com/premier-christy-clark-announces-climate-plan-at-new-institute-site/) - B.C. Premier Christy Clark announced the province's Climate Action Plan at the Technology Commercialization and Innovation Centre on August 19. While at the site, which will headquarter the Carbon Capture and Conversion Institute (CCCI) when complete, CMC's President Richard Adamson toured Premier Clark through a number of displays that had been set up by researchers - [UK researcher tests core samples to determine CO2 flow characteristics](https://cmcghg.com/uk-researcher-tests-core-samples-to-determine-co2-flow-characteristics/) - Research on core samples from CMC’s Field Research Station will help predict how far and how quickly a CO2 plume will expand within the storage reservoir, providing another tool to demonstrate carbon capture and storage is a safe, stable way to reduce carbon emissions. Dr. Sam Krevor, a Lecturer in the Department of Earth Science - [Goran Vlajnic appointed new executive director of Carbon Capture and Conversion Institute](https://cmcghg.com/goran-vlajnic-appointed-new-executive-director-of-carbon-capture-and-conversion-institute/) - CMC Research Institutes is pleased to announce that Goran Vlajnic has been selected as the new Executive Director of its Carbon Capture and Conversion Institute (CCCI), effective July 1. Formerly with Devon Canada, Vlajnic is an energetic and visionary leader with a proven track record in technology development and the transfer of technology from the - [Klohn Crippen Berger sponsor Field Research Station](https://cmcghg.com/klohn-crippen-berger-sponsor-field-research-station/) - A sponsorship agreement between Klohn Crippen Berger and CMC Research Institutes (CMC) will further collaborative research to develop and improve monitoring technologies that ensure the safe underground storage of CO2 and other fluids. “We welcome Klohn Crippen Berger’s interest in and support for our program at the Field Research Station,” said Don Lawton, director of - [Capture and conversion topic of Vancouver Enterprise Forum](https://cmcghg.com/capture-and-conversion-topic-of-vancouver-enterprise-forum/) - Title: Carbon Capture and Conversion Technologies: Innovations, Challenges and Solutions What: Vancouver Enterprise Forum event When: March 1, 5:00 to 8:30 p.m. Where: VIFF’s Vancity Theatre, 1181 Seymour Street, Vancouver Cost: $55 non-members TO REGISTER An exciting panel of experts from across Canada will be in Vancouver to discuss the technological and market challenges of - [Construction underway on new carbon and capture pilot facility](https://cmcghg.com/construction-underway-on-new-carbon-and-capture-pilot-facility/) - Although the completion date is still a year away, the thought of working in a new state-of-the art carbon capture and conversion piloting facility has Dr. Naoko Ellis energized and ready to tackle global-sized emissions challenges. - [Carbon Capture and Conversion: Opportunities, Challenges and Potential](https://cmcghg.com/carbon-capture-and-conversion-opportunities-challenges-and-potential/) - This content was provided by Carbon Talks What are the challenges, opportunities, and research pathways for carbon capture and conversion? Even with the ambitious adoption of new and ambitious climate and clean energy policies and technology, many say that we will still lose the race to limit global warming to 2°C by the end of - [Lawrence Berkeley Lab to test monitoring equipment at research station](https://cmcghg.com/lawrence-berkeley-labs-to-test-monitoring-equipment-at-research-station/) - A team of researchers from Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (LBNL) will test three monitoring technologies at CMC’s Field Research Station in early 2016. Tom Daley, Head of the Geophysics Department at LBNL, and a team comprising three scientists and two technicians will be installing novel subsurface monitoring equipment in collaboration with CMC researchers. The US$350,000 - [CMC refocuses efforts on core institutes](https://cmcghg.com/cmc-refocuses-efforts-on-core-institutes/) - The past few years have been nothing if not interesting for companies such as CMC who are on the climate change mitigation/innovation frontier. With the advent of $40/barrel oil prices a year ago and recent changes on the political landscape in the province of Alberta, beginning with the election of the New Democratic Party (NDP) - [British Geological Survey near-surface gas monitoring for CO2 storage](https://cmcghg.com/british-geological-survey-near-surface-gas-monitoring-for-co2-storage/) - The British Geological Survey has been involved in near surface monitoring for CCS for the last 15 years and recently has become active in baseline studies for shale gas and in geothermal projects. An overview of the work will be presented in the context of UK and European developments in these areas and the associated research framework and projects. - [Carbon Capture and Conversion Institute hosts seminar on synthetic fuels at UBC](https://cmcghg.com/carbon-capture-and-conversion-institute-hosts-seminar-on-synthetic-fuels-at-ubc/) - Who: Dr. Matthew A. Pellow, Global Climate and Energy Project at Stanford University What: Are Synthetic Fuels Greener? Cathode Catalyst Performance and Life-Cycle CO2 Emissions Where: Room 202, 2360 East Mall, Chemical and Biological Engineering, UBC When: 4 p.m., Oct. 8, 2015 Dr. Matthew A. Pellow, a postdoctoral scholar in energy systems analysis at the - [Decarbonization a low risk economic opportunity for Canada says study](https://cmcghg.com/decarbonization-study/) - CALGARY, ALBERTA -- A new study on decarbonization pathways shows that Canada can deeply reduce carbon emissions while maintaining a vibrant and prosperous economy. Difficult? Yes. Impossible? No, says Dave Sawyer, development director for CMC Research Institutes’ Low Carbon Pathways Group. - [UK collaborative initiative underway at Field Research Station](https://cmcghg.com/uk-collaborative-initiative-underway-at-field-research-station/) - An international collaborative research initiative funded by the UK Carbon Capture and Storage Research Centre (UKCCSRC) got underway at CMC’s Field Research Station in July with the arrival of three University of Bristol seismologists. - [New members welcomed to CMC board](https://cmcghg.com/members-welcomed-to-board/) - CMC is pleased to announce the appointment of three new members to its Board of Directors. Martin Davies, a Portofilo Manager with Brickburn Asset Management Inc., Dan Zilnik, President of Oil and Gas Sustainability Ltd., and Drew Thompson, Director of Corporate Services for the Law Society of Alberta, attended their first CMC board meeting in June. - [New modelling shows Canadian decarbonization technically possible](https://cmcghg.com/new-modelling-shows-canadian-decarbonization-technically-possible/) - Canada can make deep reductions in carbon emissions by 2050 while the economy prospers, but doing so will take stronger policies, new regulations and technology innovation, says a report prepared by CMC Research Institutes. - [Expert input sought on deep decarbonization report](https://cmcghg.com/ddp-for-canada/) - Expert input is being sought on a Phase 2 deep decarbonization report being developed to reveal resilient decarbonization pathways that can be Final Canada DDPP Country Report July 14 implemented today and scaled to deeper mitigation ambition in the longer term. - [Geophysics team trains to use microseismic monitoring equipment](https://cmcghg.com/geophysics-team-trains-to-use-microseismic-monitoring-equipment/) - Geophysics professor Dave Eaton, University of Calgary, and a team of postdoctoral researchers and students spent three days at a field research station near Brooks this month learning how to install and operate a microseismic system capable of detecting tiny pressure fractures created by the injection of fluids, such as CO2, underground. - [Shimizu receives prestigious CREATE grant](https://cmcghg.com/shimizu-receives-prestigious-create-grant/) - A new federal grant for the University of Calgary will provide a comprehensive training opportunity for students working on cheaper, more efficient means of capturing greenhouse gas emissions – that will ultimately help them drive progress in the carbon capture industry. - [Another Climate Plan Too Far? Canada Releases its post-2020 GHG Ambitions](https://cmcghg.com/another-climate-plan-too-far-canada-releases-its-post-2020-ghg-ambitions/) - Today, Canada revealed its proposed greenhouse gas (GHG) reduction plan for the Paris Conference of the Parties to be held in November and December this year. - [CMC cancelling 2015 conference](https://cmcghg.com/cmc-cancelling-2015-conference/) - Dear Friends of CMC, I regret to inform you that CMC is cancelling its annual 2015 conference. The financial challenges facing the Canadian energy industry have had an impact on the conference - resulting in low registration numbers, and low numbers of research presentations and posters. CMC’s past conferences have been excellent, setting very high - [Researcher enters into partnership with Bow Valley Innovations](https://cmcghg.com/researcher-enters-into-partnership-with-bow-valley-innovations/) - Author: Meghan Ockey - Innovate Calgary Material, developed at the University of Calgary has the potential to reduce greenhouse gas emissions for a greener, healthier environment. University of Calgary research has led to development of a novel material with application for cheaper carbon capture. The research team of George Shimizu, Professor, Department of Chemistry & - [Global Status of CCS: Opportunities for Deployment](https://cmcghg.com/global-status-of-ccs-opportunities-for-deployment/) - Talk: Global Status of CCS: Opportunities for Deployment Speaker: Neil Wildgust, Principal Manager, Geological Storage, Global CCS Institute - Americas When: 1 - 3 p.m., April 24, 2015 Where: Lecture Theatre, University Research Centre, 3535 Research Road NW, Calgary Click here for map *RSVP by April 22: cmcadmin@cmcghg.com This talk will focus on the - [Innovation and collaboration at COSIA Summit](https://cmcghg.com/innovation-and-collaboration-at-cosia-summit/) - Author: Jessica Dongas Jessica Dongas is a second year M.Sc. student at the University of Calgary within the Department of Geoscience. She is part of the Consortium for Research in Elastic Wave Exploration Seismology (CREWES) group under the supervision of Associate Director, Dr. Donald C. Lawton. Ms. Dongas wrote the following piece about her experience - [UK-Canadian collaboration explored at April workshop](https://cmcghg.com/uk-canadian-collaboration-explored-at-april-workshop/) - A workshop to identify possible interactions between UK research projects and the wider CMC's Field Research Station (FRS) research program is being held in Cranfield on April 20 and 21 by the UK Carbon Capture and Storage Research Centre (UKCCSRC) and CMC. Facilitating the meeting will be Don Lawton, Director of CMC’s Containment and Monitoring - [Calls target international collaboration](https://cmcghg.com/calls-target-international-collaboration/) - The Research Council of Norway has issued two calls - one targeting CO2 storage and Enhanced Oil Recovery, the other aimed at facilitating international R&D collaboration. CO2 and EOR focus The call focused on CO2 and EOR projects has a budget of about CAD 3.2 M, and is asking for projects addressing CO2 storage combined - [Same great company - brand new name and look!](https://cmcghg.com/cmc-new-look/) - CMC is proud to unveil its newly designed website for CMC Research Institutes (CMC). The new website reflects a change in direction for CMC as it has evolved from its role as a Network of Centres of Excellence funding academic research, to a company focused on moving transformational carbon management technology from the bench to large-scale use. - [First well drilled at field research station](https://cmcghg.com/first-well-drilled-at-field-research-station/) - Drilling has been completed on the first well at CMC’s Field Research Station. Don Lawton, Director of the Field Research Station (FRS), says the well was drilled to 550 m with no major complications or delays. The FRS, located 20 km southwest of Brooks, AB, offers technology developers, researchers and end users the capacity to - [Media Release](https://cmcghg.com/media-release/) - A pioneering study of targeted Edmonton-area industrial sites shows enough waste heat is generated to heat 15,200 homes. - [New Senior Director finds position a perfect match](https://cmcghg.com/new-senior-director-finds-position-a-perfect-match/) - Author: By Helen Corbett Spend an hour with Vicki Herd and you will hear two words over and over again – change and curiosity. Those are the two touchstones in the career and life of this lively Australian, the new Senior Director of Finance and Operations at CMC Research Institutes. “I like change,” she says. - [Federal government invests $4.9 million in field research station](https://cmcghg.com/federal-government-invests-4-9-million-in-field-research-station/) - A unique field research station to accelerate the development and deployment of technologies to monitor and verify secure underground storage of carbon dioxide (CO2) is being supported with a $4.9 million investment by the federal government. Minister of State for Western Economic Diversification Michelle Rempel announced the investment to fund the CMC Research Institutes (CMC) - [Early results from Lafarge show reduced levels of GHG emissions](https://cmcghg.com/early-results-from-lafarge-show-reduced-levels-of-ghg-emissions/) - Author: Bill Corbett Early results from groundbreaking industrial-scale research conducted by Lafarge Canada and Queen’s University Professor Warren Mabee show low-carbon fossil fuel alternatives produce significantly less greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions than conventional cement-plant fuel. In a demonstration project at its Bath, Ontario plant, Lafarge replaced 10 per cent of its conventional petroleum coke and - [Process Integration Training Workshop: Upstream Oil & Gas Sector](https://cmcghg.com/process-integration-training-workshop-upstream-oil-gas-sector/) - WHEN: MARCH 17-19, 2015 WHERE: SANDMAN HOTEL - CITY CENTRE, 888 7TH AVE SW, CALGARY, ALBERTA (GREAT ROOM 3) COST: $500 + GST LIMITED SPACE: TRAINING AVAILABLE FOR 15 PEOPLE PROCESS INTEGRATION WORKSHOP FOR THE UPSTREAM OIL AND GAS INDUSTRY Taking case studies from the upstream oil and gas industry, participants in the March 17-19 Process - [CMC signs on as COSIA Associate Member](https://cmcghg.com/cmc-signs-on-as-cosia-associate-member/) - This fall, CMC became an Associate Member of Canada's Oil Sands Innovation Alliance. - [Fiber-optic sensing system field tested](https://cmcghg.com/fiber-optic-sensing-system-field-tested/) - Peter Wild, from the University of Victoria, was in Alberta recently to field-test his novel fiber-optic sensor technology. - [Outstanding researchers honored by Royal Society](https://cmcghg.com/outstanding-researchers-honored-by-royal-society/) - Two CMC-funded researchers are among those named by the Royal Society of Canada for their outstanding contributions. - [Request for technology description is issued](https://cmcghg.com/request-for-technology-description/) - Group seeks non-confidential descriptions of technologies focused on innovative approaches to heating bitumen reservoirs for in situ production. - [COSIA issues technology challenges](https://cmcghg.com/cosia-issues-technical-challenges/) - Canada's Oil Sands Innovation Alliance (COSIA) is an alliance of oil sands producers focused on accelerating the pace of improvement in environmental performance in Canada's oil sands through collaborative action and innovation. COSIA has developed a planning framework that helps define Members’ collective priorities and highlights a path forward. Within this framework, COSIA has identified - [Technology commercialization key focus of new director](https://cmcghg.com/technology-commercialization-key-focus-of-new-director/) - Technology commercialization is the focus of Jeff Reading, CMC's new Business Development Director. - [Communication and engagement critical to success of CCS projects](https://cmcghg.com/communication-and-engagement-critical-to-success-of-ccs-projects/) - Careful planning required when compensating communities for CCS projects says GHGT 12 conference speaker. - [Call for abstracts: COSIA Innovation Summit 2015*](https://cmcghg.com/cosia-to-host-innovation-summit-2015/) - The first COSIA Innovation Summit will take place on March 31 to April 2, 2015 at the Banff Springs Hotel. - [The Climate Change Agenda: Canada, the Canadian West, Business, Markets and the Future](https://cmcghg.com/the-climate-change-agenda-canada-the-canadian-west-business-markets-and-the-future/) - Canadian experts gather to discuss economic and business aspects of climate change at this Nov. 24 event. Register soon! - [UK International Research Collaboration Fund - Second Call](https://cmcghg.com/uk-international-research-collaboration-fund-second-call/) - The UKCCSRC is very excited to launch the second call for applications to the UKCCSRC International Research Collaboration Fund. Click HERE for further details. This fund offers a mechanism for UK based researchers working within the academic UK CCS community to collaborate with other CCS researchers around the world. Awards are available for a duration - [UKCCSRC Reception at GHGT-12](https://cmcghg.com/ukccsrc-reception-at-ghgt-12/) - By Sian Twinning on 07 October 2014. Last night was the UKCCSRC reception to celebrate their collaboration with CMC Research Institute (formerly Carbon Management Canada) and CO2CRC. It is a great refection on the diversity of the GHGT-12 delegates that they chose this conference to hold their meeting and announce the ‘Holy Trinity of research - [CMC board director is new UK chief scientific advisor](https://cmcghg.com/cmc-board-director-is-new-uk-chief-scientific-advisor/) - John Loughhead, CMC board member and Executive Director at the UK Energy Research Centre, is the UK's new Chief Scientific Advisor. - [The Containment Frontier](https://cmcghg.com/the-containment-frontier/) - Reprinted from The PEG magazine, Fall edition, with permission from Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of Alberta (APEGA) Author: Corinne Lutter, Member and Internal Communications Coordinator, APEGA More and more often, carbon dioxide and other fluids are being injected underground. Now, a new field station will allow researchers to track and monitor them in - [Climate Week NYC: Reflections on Deep Decarbonization Pathways Project in a new world context](https://cmcghg.com/climate-week-nyc-reflections-on-deep-decarbonization-pathways-project-in-a-new-world-context/) - Author: Richard Adamson, CMC Managing Director Richard Adamson was in New York the week of Sept. 22 for meetings with Deep Decarbonization Pathways Project participants. At the same time, the UN Climate Summit and many other climate-related events were occurring. Below are Richard's reflections based on the week. OK. It’s 3 am and I’m packing - [CMC pulls together research team for ICO2N/PTAC dew point project](https://cmcghg.com/cmc-pulls-together-research-team-for-ico2nptac-dew-point-project/) - One of the lasting legacies of Carbon Management Canada will surely be its interdisciplinary network of researchers, of research organizations, and of industry and government stakeholders. The ability to source experts for challenge-driven projects is illustrated in a contract CMC recently managed for two Calgary organizations. Pipeline corrosion is a problem in CO2 transport and - [Deep Decarbonization Pathways Project: Preparing for opportunities](https://cmcghg.com/deep-decarbonization-pathways-project-preparing-for-opportunities/) - Imagine a world where carbon emissions have been held low enough to keep temperatures below the 2˚C limit. Now imagine that same world as one in which foresight and early action have lead to societies that are thriving and prosperous. This vision is at the heart of the Deep Decarbonized Pathways Projects (DDPP) - an - [Travel experience exceeded expectations says PhD candidate](https://cmcghg.com/travel-experience-exceeded-expectations-says-phd-candidate/) - Author: Nelia Jurado, PhD candidate, Cranfield University Nelia Jurado was part of a larger International Student Exchange operated in 2013 by CMC, the UK CCS Research Centre, the Australian Cooperative Research Centre for Greenhouse Gas Technologies, and the Stanford Centre for Carbon Storage. In total, 16 students took part in the program (9 Canadian, 4 - [CMC, UKCCSCR and CO2CRC host joint reception at GHGT-12 - Austin, Texas](https://cmcghg.com/cmc-ukccscr-and-co2crc-host-joint-reception-at-ghgt-12-austin-texas/) - What: CMC, UKCCSCR and CO2CRC joint reception When: 6:30 p.m., Monday, October 6, 2104 Where: Austin Convention Centre To register: Click here As part of the GHGT-12 conference in Austin, Texas October 6 to 9, CMC, the UK Carbon Capture and Storage Research Centre (UKCCSRC) and the Cooperative Research Centre for Greenhouse Gas Technologies (CO2CRC) - [Steve Larter receives Alfred Treibs Award for achievements](https://cmcghg.com/steve-larter-receives-alfred-treibs-award-for-achievements/) - Steve Larter's achievements in organic chemistry have recognized with the Alfred Treibs Award. - [Outcome report released for UK-BC Environmental Business Forum](https://cmcghg.com/outcome-report-released-for-uk-bc-business-forum/) - A report summarizing the results of a forum examining ways to advance the environmental business sector, with a special focus on LNG, has been released. - [CMC investigator Voordouw receives Killam](https://cmcghg.com/cmc-investigator-voordouw-receives-killam/) - Congratulations to Gerrit Voordouw, Theme B investigator and U of C professor, who has been awarded a Killam Annual Professorship. - [Exchange student finds trip to UK valuable](https://cmcghg.com/exchange-student-finds-trip-to-uk-valuable/) - PhD candidate Suresh Mulmi, U of C Department of Chemistry, blogs about the learning experience provided through his exchange trip to the UK. - [Canada’s first monitoring facility for carbon dioxide injected underground to be built in southeast Alberta](https://cmcghg.com/canadas-first-monitoring-and-training-facility-for-carbon-dioxide-injected-underground-to-be-built-in-southeast-albert/) - Source: Enviroline By Mark Lowey BANFF – Canada’s first research facility for monitoring carbon dioxide and other fluids injected underground will be developed in southeast Alberta, after a Calgary-based oil company donated access to its land for the field research station. Carbon Management Canada, a national network of university researchers focused on reducing industrial greenhouse - [John Grace invested as Officer of the Order of Canada](https://cmcghg.com/john-grace-invested-in-order-of-canada/) - John Grace, lead of CMC's Theme A research stream, was invested as an Officer of the Order of Canada in a ceremony at Rideau Hall earlier this month.. - [HPQ and investigators advised to claim conference travel early](https://cmcghg.com/hpq-and-investigators-advised-to-claim-conference-travel-early/) - With CMC's 2014 annual conference beginning tomorrow, May 27, we've put together a last minute list of items for attendees to consider. URGENT ADVISORY: Reimbursement Procedure All Round 1 and 2 investigators and HQP drawing on NCE funds for conference travel must have expenses drawn out of NCE research accounts by the end of June. - [Researcher works to decarbonize coal use](https://cmcghg.com/researcher-works-to-decarbonize-coal-use/) - Sushanta Mitra, at the University of Alberta, is investigating the microbial conversion of coal into methane. - [MoU signals new era of cooperation between research centres](https://cmcghg.com/mou-signals-new-era-of-cooperation-between-research-centres/) - An already-strong relationship between CMC and the UK CCS Research Centre was strengthened through the signing of an MoU. - [CMC's Bernhard Mayer contributes to shale gas monitoring report](https://cmcghg.com/cmcs-bernhard-mayer-contributes-to-shale-gas-monitoring-report/) - Systematic monitoring of well development key to protecting groundwater says U of C Geoscience Prof. Bernhard Mayer. - [Carbon Commons protected against Heartbleed bug](https://cmcghg.com/carbon-commons-protected-against-heartbleed-bug/) - Commons running on latest OpenSSL technology that protects against Heartbleed bug issues. - [CMC network researcher David Wilkinson one of first round winners](https://cmcghg.com/cmc-network-researcher-david-wilkinson-one-of-first-round-winners/) - A research team led by Dr. David Wilkinson, CMC-funded researcher and Professor with the Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering at the University of British Columbia, is one of 24 winners for the first round of the Climate Change and Emissions Management Corporation's (CCEMC) Grand Challenge: Innovative Carbon Uses. The announcement that $12 million in - [Early Bird registration deadline extended](https://cmcghg.com/early-bird-registration-deadline-extended/) - The Early Bird Registration deadline for conference has been extended to April 11. - [Join CMC on LinkedIn](https://cmcghg.com/join-us-on-linkedin/) - Carbon Management Canada now has a LinkedIn page. This new online social media presence gives CMC another way to make connections with stakeholders and network members, provide dynamic links and updates, and inform audiences about our activities and services. The LinkedIn page adds to CMC’s suite of communication vehicles which include Twitter - @cmcghg, the - [European energy policy expert to speak at annual conference](https://cmcghg.com/european-energy-policy-expert-to-speak-at-annual-conference/) - Felix Matthes, one of Germany’s foremost experts on energy and climate policy will speak at CMC's annual conference, May 27-29, 2014. - [CCS important part of Alberta's climate change strategy](https://cmcghg.com/ccs-important-part-of-albertas-climate-change-strategy/) - Environment Minister Robin Campbell says CCS is an important part of Alberta's plan to manage carbon emissions. - [CMC building Canadian team for international decarbonization project](https://cmcghg.com/cmc-building-canadian-team-for-international-decarbonization-project/) - CMC has joined with international teams of experts to imagine then model a low carbon future. - [Conference registration now open](https://cmcghg.com/conference-registration-now-open/) - Registration for CMC 2014 in Banff, Alberta is now open. - [Poster abstracts sought for 2015 conference](https://cmcghg.com/cmc-2013-poster-guidelines/) - What: Poster Sessions at CMC 2015 Conference Where: Max Bell Building at the Banff Centre Conference dates: Sunday, June 14 to Tuesday, June 16 Poster session dates/times: Sunday, June 14, 6:30 to 8:30 pm; Monday, June 15, 4:30 to 6 pm The CMC 2015 Annual Conference is a key opportunity for SMEs, industry, researchers, post-doc's - [Call for Proposals: LOOKNorth NCE](https://cmcghg.com/call-for-proposals-looknorth-nce/) - Monitoring Technologies for Northern, Offshore & Oil Sands Environments Application Deadline: 17 January 2014 LOOKNorth (a national Centre of Excellence for Commercialization and Research (CECR) under the Government of Canada’s Network of Centres of Excellence program) is soliciting proposals from small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs), researchers and academics based in Canada. Proposals are sought for technology demonstration - [Subsurface containment issues focus of new CMC institute](https://cmcghg.com/subsurface-containment-issues-focus-of-new-cmc-institute/) - Carbon Management Canada is proud to announce its first research institute - the Containment and Monitoring Institute (CaMI). “We are really excited about this new institute,” says Richard Adamson, CMC Managing Director. “It’s unlike any other in the world and its arrival is attracting the attention of experts from around the world.” Assurance of containment - [Busy agenda planned for 2014 Conference](https://cmcghg.com/busy-agenda-planned-for-2014-conference/) - What: 2014 Annual Scientific Conference Where: Banff Centre, Banff, Alberta When: Tuesday May 27 to Thursday, May 29, 2014 Time: 2 p.m. May 27 to 1:30 p.m. May 29, 2014 It’s time to start thinking about posters and presentations. Planning for the 2014 annual conference is underway and a busy agenda as been set. On - [CMC researcher Ian Gates honored with award](https://cmcghg.com/cmc-researcher-ian-gates-honored-with-award/) - Ian Gates has received the University of Calgary's Killam Research and Teaching Award. - [Calgary experts featured in online energy video series](https://cmcghg.com/calgary-experts-featured-in-online-energy-video-series/) - A series of videos about Canadian energy has been released by the Rational Middle Media group. The videos, which can be found online at http://rationalmiddle.com/movies/, draw on interviews by a number of Calgary energy experts including Richard Adamson, CMC Managing Director, Kali Tailor, founder and Executive Director of Student Energy, Don Wharton, Vice President Sustainable - [New members appointed to CMC Board of Directors](https://cmcghg.com/new-members-appointed-to-cmc-board-of-directors/) - CMC is excited to announce that three new members with expertise in energy R&D and management accounting have been appointed to its board. Victor Der, General Manager for North America operations at the Global CCS Institute, Hassan Hamza, Director General at Natural Resources Canada’s CanmetENERGY-Devon, and Sterling Eddy, who has significant experience with strategy, leadership, - [Gord Lambert wins outstanding achievement award](https://cmcghg.com/gord-lambert-wins-outstanding-achievement-award/) - Toronto, ON—October 15, 2013— We are pleased to announce Gord Lambert, Executive Advisor Sustainability and Innovation, Suncor, as the recipient of Outstanding Achievement at the third annual Excellence in Corporate Responsibility (ECR) Awards. The ECR Awards, created to honour and celebrate corporate Canadians for outstanding work and dedication towards creating sustainable and ethical practices in - [HQP demand forecast shows increased need](https://cmcghg.com/increased-labor-force-required-to-meet-ghg-targets-2/) - Many more trained experts will be required to help Canada meet its GHG emission reduction targets says a report recently released by CMC. - [CMC seeking applications from HQP for World Petroleum Youth Forum](https://cmcghg.com/cmc-seeking-applications-from-hqp-for-world-petroleum-youth-forum/) - CMC is seeking applications from HQP interested in attending the World Petroleum Youth Forum in Calgary, Alberta - [Exploring negative territory Carbon dioxide removal and climate policy initiatives](https://cmcghg.com/exploring-negative-territory-carbon-dioxide-removal-and-climate-policy-initiatives/) - Carbon dioxide removal (CDR), or ‘negative carbon dioxide emissions’, has been presented as a prospective avenue for ‘geoengineering’ – the deliberate attempt to modify the global environment, in this case to counteract harm associated with human induced climate change (Royal Society 2009). This article by Dr. James Meadowcroft engages with these issues, considering the significance - [Energy summer school a valuable experience, say attendees](https://cmcghg.com/energy-summer-school-a-valuable-experience-say-attendees/) - Two PhD students write about their experience at the UK Energy Research Centre's summer school. - [Save the Date - May 27 marks start of 2014 conference](https://cmcghg.com/save-the-date-may-27-marks-start-of-2014-conference/) - CMC's 2014 conference will be held at the Banff Centre's exceptional facilities - [Doug Stephan awarded medal by RSC](https://cmcghg.com/doug-stephan-awarded-medal-by-rsc/) - Doug Stephan has just been awarded the Henry Marshall Tory Medal by the Royal Society of Canada. - [SDTC Looking for Canada’s Next Cleantech Innovators](https://cmcghg.com/sdtc-looking-for-canadas-next-cleantech-innovators/) - Ottawa, Ontario, August 28, 2013 – Sustainable Development Technology Canada (SDTC) is looking for the next wave of innovative cleantech entrepreneurs. Its SD Tech Fund™ is open for applications from August 28th to October 16th, 2013. “Cleantech is the key to bringing together economic prosperity and environmental responsibility, and is a cornerstone of what Canada - [Is British Columbia's Carbon Tax Good for Household Income?](https://cmcghg.com/is-british-columbias-carbon-tax-good-for-household-income/) - In a brief by Navius Research, Noel Melton and Jotham Peters quantify the costs and benefits of the carbon tax on households, and find that the average household is better off with the carbon tax than without. A key reason is the government's use of the carbon tax revenue to reduce personal and corporate income - [UK-Canada Collaboration Development Awards](https://cmcghg.com/uk-canada-collaboration-development-awards/) - Applications accepted for 2013 Canada-UK Collaboration Development Award Program. - [Schlumberger aquires University spin off](https://cmcghg.com/schlumberger-aquires-university-spin-off/) - Gushor Inc., a start-up company founded by CMC Scientific Director Steve Larter, was recently purchased by Schlumberger. - [Senior Project Lead position closed](https://cmcghg.com/senior-project-lead-position-available/) - This posting is now closed. Please check back with us soon for additional postings at CaMI. Thank you. Delivering solutions to industrial GHG emission challenges, CMC, an independent, not-for-profit corporation, funds a network of researchers across Canada and internationally. CMC is now starting a new Containment and Monitoring Institute (CaMI) featuring a Gesociences Field Research - [Carbon Management Microfluidics](https://cmcghg.com/carbon-management-microfluidics/) - POSTDOCTORAL & RESEARCH ENGINEERING POSITIONS AVAILABLE University of Toronto has postdoctoral fellow and research engineering positions available with the Carbon Management Microfluidics team. These positions are part of a large effort, bringing together microfluidics, optofluidics and nanofluidics tools to (1) quantify CO2 transport and reactivity (2) develop new CO2 storage and oil recovery mechanisms (3) - [Subsurface Containment for Carbon Capture and Storage](https://cmcghg.com/subsurface-containment-for-carbon-capture-and-storage/) - MSc STUDENT POSITION AVAILABLE An MSc student is being sought for an atmospheric transport and modelling project, under the supervision of Drs. Dave Risk and Bjorn Brooks in the Department of Earth Sciences at St. Francis Xavier University (StFX). The ideal candidate will have a strong background in computational sciences, physics, and environmental earth science - [B.C.'s carbon tax reduces fuel use](https://cmcghg.com/bcs-carbon-tax-reduces-fuel-use/) - CMC investigator finds tax has no adverse impact on economy/reduces fuel consumption - [Aquifer-on-a-chip paper selected for top 10% collection](https://cmcghg.com/aquifer-on-a-chip-paper-selected-for-top-10-collection/) - Congratulations to David Sinton and colleagues for the selection of their manuscript for publication in a special collection. - [PhD students’ international study supported by Carbon Management Canada](https://cmcghg.com/phd-students-international-study-supported-by-carbon-management-canada/) - UK summer school a valuable experience says returning student - [Industry sponsor seeks investment opportunities](https://cmcghg.com/industry-sponsor-seeks-investment-opportunities/) - Funding/commercialization opportunity: Industry sponsor seeks disclosure of inventions that convert CO2 to high value chemicals. - [Accomplishments of network are many, says Adamson](https://cmcghg.com/accomplishments-of-network-are-many-says-adamson/) - As CMC moves toward a new business model, Richard Adamson reflects on the many accomplishments of the last three years. - [Poster winners selected from field of excellent candidates](https://cmcghg.com/poster-winners-selected-from-field-of-excellent-candidates/) - With over 115 posters on display at Carbon Management Canada’s annual conference this year, judges had a difficult time selecting winners of the annual poster competition. “Our researchers are doing some amazing work and we are very proud of how CMC has developed, but it does make judging the poster competition somewhat difficult,” said Steve - [CMC trainees funded for travel exchange](https://cmcghg.com/cmc-trainees-funded-for-travel-exchange/) - A total of 16 HQP will be taking part in a travel exchange funded by CMC and three partner organizations. - [Raising questions about use of an emissions offset for compliance](https://cmcghg.com/raising-questions-about-use-of-an-emissions-offset-for-compliance/) - In this blog, Prof. Shawn Fluker considers a California court's judicial review decision that may hold relevance for Alberta. - [Low carbon fuels for Canada’s cement production](https://cmcghg.com/combusting-construction-and-demolition-waste-shingles-poles-and-railway-ties-to-fuel-canadas-cement-production/) - Dr. Warren Mabee of Queen's University is working with Lafarge Canada to test low carbon fuels for cement production - [Partners invest $8 million to develop innovative low carbon fuels project](https://cmcghg.com/partners-invest-8-million-to-develop-innovative-low-carbon-fuels-project/) - CMC partners with Lafarge Canada Inc, Natural Resources Canada, the Queen's Institute for Energy and Environmental Policy to develop innovative solutions to power Lafarge cement plant. - [Time to proclaim the compulsory unitization provisions of the Oil and Gas Conservation Act](https://cmcghg.com/time-to-proclaim-the-compulsory-unitization-provisions-of-the-oil-and-gas-conservation-act/) - Law Prof. Nigel Bankes writes a recent ERCB decision points to a gap in the regulatory framework for Alberta CO2-EOR projects. - [Webinar to focus on using hard rock mine waste to enhance carbon mineralization](https://cmcghg.com/webinar-to-focus-on-using-hard-rock-mine-waste-to-enhance-carbon-mineralization/) - Two CMC investigators present on research using mine waste rock and tailings for accelerated carbon mineralization - [Collaboration and cooperation stressed at conference](https://cmcghg.com/collaboration-and-cooperation-stressed-at-conference/) - The energy industry will have to focus on developing new partnerships according to speakers at a recent conference in Beijing - [CMC setting course for bold, new direction](https://cmcghg.com/cmc-setting-course-for-bold-new-direction/) - CMC is working hard to develop a new high-impact, sustainable business model, writes MD Richard Adamson - [MOU opens door to collaborative ventures with Stanford Centre for Carbon Storage](https://cmcghg.com/mou-opens-door-to-collaborative-ventures-with-stanford-centre-for-carbon-storage/) - Stanford Centre for Carbon Storage and CMC sign MOU to help build and strengthen relationship - [Four CMC students funded to attend UK summer school](https://cmcghg.com/four-cmc-students-funded-to-attend-uk-summer-school/) - CMC students say they look forward to networking with international colleagues at energy summer school - [CMC seeks applicants for international HQP exchange program](https://cmcghg.com/cmc-seeks-applicants-for-international-hqp-exchange-program/) - HQP have just six weeks left to apply for CMC’s International Exchange Subsidy Program for travel to one of three international institutions. - [Lancaster University seeks Chair and Director of Energy Lancaster](https://cmcghg.com/lancaster-university-seeks-chair-and-director-of-energy-lancaster/) - Applications are being accepted for the Chair and Director of Energy Lancaster. The deadline to apply is April 1, 2013. - [Bob Mitchell examines 'innovation in oil sands sector'](https://cmcghg.com/bob-mitchell-examines-innovation-in-oil-sands-sector/) - Bob Mitchell, Senior Director at ConocoPhillips Canada, will give a talk examining innovation in the oil sands sector on April 5, 2013. - [A second major CCS demonstration project withdraws](https://cmcghg.com/a-second-major-ccs-demonstration-project-withdraws/) - The recent cancellation of the Swan Hills syngas project, with Carbon Capture and Storage, should not be regarded as a vote of non-confidence in CCS technology. - [Paper examines efficiency practices of energy insitutions](https://cmcghg.com/paper-examines-efficiency-practices-of-energy-insitutions/) - CMC researchers take a global look at strategies for energy efficiencies in this recent paper. - [Success in applied research and innovation](https://cmcghg.com/success-in-applied-research-and-innovation/) - Universities must go beyond producing papers and trained students in this era of global scale issues. - [CCEMC launches $35 million funding challenge](https://cmcghg.com/ccemc-launches-35-million-funding-challenge/) - Submissions are now open for CCEMC's $35 million open innovation challenge which is seeking novel solutions for innovative carbon use. - [Travel subsidy available for UKERC summer school](https://cmcghg.com/travel-subsidy-available-for-ukerc-summer-school/) - CMC is offering travel subsidies of up to $2000 to three CMC-funded PhD students accepted to attend the UK Energy Research Centre's annual Energy Summer School at the University of Warwick. - [Exciting program planned for 2013 conference](https://cmcghg.com/exciting-program-planned-for-2013-conference/) - Organizers are developing a fabulous conference program sure to engage researchers, HQP and industry - [CMC working to expand international relationships](https://cmcghg.com/cmc-working-to-expand-international-relationships/) - CMC is investigating the possibility of developing researcher exchange program with international organizations - [Commons members can start 'storming' with Edistorm](https://cmcghg.com/commons-members-can-start-storming-with-edistorm/) - Editorm, an online brainstorming platform using familiar yellow sticky notes, has been debugged and is ready for use by Carbon Commons members. - [Researchers developing nano sensor to detect CO2](https://cmcghg.com/researchers-developing-nano-sensor-to-detect-co2/) - Researchers are developing an affordable, energy efficient and ultra-sensitive nano-sensor that has the potential to detect even one molecule of carbon dioxide. - [2012 Medal of Merit awarded](https://cmcghg.com/2012-medal-of-merit-awarded/) - Steve Larter and colleagues were recognized by the CSPG's for writing 2012's best paper in petroleum geology - [Driving innovation through carbon pricing policies](https://cmcghg.com/driving-innovation-through-carbon-pricing-policies/) - New economic models will examine benefits and costs of carbon pricing policies. - [Startups 101: CMC hosts webinar on](https://cmcghg.com/startups-101-cmc-hosts-webinar-on/) - Join Dr. Alfred Lam, Analyst with Chrysalix EVC, to learn about the world of startups and venture capital. - [Subject matter experts sought by NineSigma](https://cmcghg.com/subject-matter-experts-sought-by-ninesigma/) - NineSigma is seeking SUBJECT MATTER EXPERTS to participate in a multi-phase evaluation process for a high-profile project scheduled to launch in 2013. Individuals selected for participation will receive an early, detailed overview of the project, as well as be entered for an opportunity to attend a high-profile event showcasing innovative carbon utilization technologies and research - [Unique CO2 monitoring technology streamlines process](https://cmcghg.com/unique-co2-monitoring-technology-streamlines-process/) - Researchers are working to add fibre optic sensors to an already-patented CO2 monitoring system for improved performance. - [Research will improve monitoring of CO2 injection process](https://cmcghg.com/research-will-improve-monitoring-of-co2-injection-process/) - Researchers are testing new geo-electric techniques that could complement seismic monitoring tools used for CCS. - [Pulverized rocks used to strip CO2 from large emitting plants](https://cmcghg.com/pulverized-rocks-used-to-strip-co2-from-large-emitting-plants/) - Dr. Guy Mercier at INRS is leading an international project to reduce CO2 emissions using pulverized rock. - [CMC working to develop new operating model](https://cmcghg.com/cmc-working-to-develop-new-operating-model/) - In the first of a series of columns, Richard Adamson writes about CMC's plan to move forward with a new operating model. - [CMC announces eight new research projects](https://cmcghg.com/cmc-announces-eight-new-research-projects/) - Carbon management research in Canada has received a boost with the announcement of $3.75 million in research funding. - [Science communication key to policy development](https://cmcghg.com/science-communication-key-to-policy-development/) - The important role of science communication was discussed at the recent Canadian Science Policy Conference. - [Sustainable development not dead says Meadowcroft](https://cmcghg.com/sustainable-development-not-dead-says-meadowcroft/) - James Meadowcroft, at an international meeting in Cardiff, says sustainable place-making is a critical terrain. - [Researchers tap into CO2 storage potential of mine waste](https://cmcghg.com/researchers-tap-into-co2-storage-potential-of-mine-waste/) - Michael Hitch, at UBC's Norman B. Keevil Institute of Mining Engineering, says an economic value should be placed on the CO2 storage potential of mine waste. - [HQP find value at Banff Venture Forum](https://cmcghg.com/hqp-find-value-at-banff-venture-forum/) - Six CMC graduate students got an inside view into the world of venture capitalism at the recent Entrepreneur Bootcamp and Banff Venture Forum. HQP Marina Freire-Gormaly writes that the experience was stimulating and informative. - [Interactive GHG source maps now available on Carbon Commons](https://cmcghg.com/interactive-ghg-source-maps-now-available-on-carbon-commons/) - A series of interactive maps showing the locations of Canadian GHG emissions is now available on the Carbon Commons. - [Save the Date: CMC Conference June 3-5, 2013, Calgary, AB](https://cmcghg.com/save-the-date-cmc-conference-june-3-5-2013/) - CMC’s annual scientific conference will incorporate the network’s inaugural industry forum. This exciting venture is aimed at sharing and discussing industry challenges and potential research solutions. - [Cleaning up Coal II](https://cmcghg.com/cleaning-up-coal-ii/) - Nigel Bankes examines the federal government's coal-fired generation of electricity regulations. - [Field trip a learning experience says PhD student](https://cmcghg.com/field-trip-a-learning-experience-says-phd-student/) - HQP Shahin Moradi writes about a conference where the results of a controlled release experiment were discussed. - [Steve Larter named to RSC](https://cmcghg.com/steve-larter-named-to-rsc/) - SOURCE: University of Calgary with files from CMC Full Story Stephen Larter, CMC Scientific Director, has been named a fellow to the Royal Society of Canada—the highest honour that can be attained by scholars, artists and scientists in Canada. “It was a great honour and thrill to get the news,” says Larter, Canada research chair - [CMC and ISEEE co-host CCS trade mission](https://cmcghg.com/cmc-and-iseee-co-host-ccs-trade-mission/) - CMC and the Institute for Sustainable Energy, Environment and Economy co-hosted a UK-Canada trade mission focused on CCS. - [Workshopping policies to promote carbon management technologies](https://cmcghg.com/workshopping-policies-to-promote-carbon-management-technologies/) - Sarah McCalla, J.D. Candidate in the Faculty of Law at UBC, writes about a recent carbon management policy workshop. - [Quest. The Energy Resources Conservation Board approves first commercial scale CCS project in Alberta](https://cmcghg.com/quest-the-energy-resources-conservation-board-approves-first-commercial-scale-ccs-project-in-alberta/) - Nigel Bankes, CMC-funded researcher and Law Professor at the University of Calgary, blogs about the Energy Resources Conservation Boards recent approval of Shell's application for a commercial-scale CCS project. - [Caution needed with new GHG standards say researchers](https://cmcghg.com/caution-needed-with-new-ghg-standards-say-researchers/) - New model provides lifecycle analysis of 'well-to-wheel' oil sands emissions - [HQP application deadline nears for Banff Venture Forum](https://cmcghg.com/network-to-sponsor-six-hqp-to-entrepreneur-bootcamp/) - HQP applications to attend the Banff Venture Forum will be accepted until August 27. - [Conference highlights breadth of research in CMC network writes blogger](https://cmcghg.com/conference-highlights-breadth-of-research-in-cmc-network-writes-blogger/) - Arizona Professor Jennifer McIntosh says there are many exciting research projects being undertaken by network investigators. She is Associate Professor in the Hydrology and Water Resources department at the University of Arizona in Tucson, AZ. She is an investigator on the Theme B project: Bioconversion of coal by enhanced engineering pathways into fuel products. By - [CMC Sponsors SOFC Industry Day](https://cmcghg.com/cmc-sponsors-sofc-industry-day/) - Carbon Management Canada was one of the sponsors along with ISEEE (Institute of Sustainable Energy Environment and Economy at the University of Calgary) of an Industry Day organized by the NSERC Solid Oxide Fuel Cells Canada Strategic Research Network. Over 40 participants from the oil and gas sector, researchers, and government met to discuss recent advances in the technology - [CMC Managing Director tours labs at the University of Alberta](https://cmcghg.com/cmc-managing-director-tours-labs-at-the-university-of-alberta/) - Managing Director, Richard Adamson, went on an exciting lab tour of various CMC-funded research laboratories at the University of Alberta (U of A). Anita Arduini, Program Director and I accompanied him on his tour. The purpose of the visit was to see the researchers and their labs, and to get a quick update on their progress. - [CMC hires transfer-to-practice coach](https://cmcghg.com/cmc-hires-transfer-to-practice-coach/) - Carbon Management Canada has brought on a commercialization expert to help researchers develop strategies for research results... - [CMC Early Career Researchers hold meeting](https://cmcghg.com/cmc-early-career-researchers-hold-meeting/) - The CMC Early Career Researchers (ECR) Working Group will present the working draft for an association of students and postdocs. We encourage all HQP to attend. Dinner will be provided. Registration required. - [Deadline nearing for CMC conference](https://cmcghg.com/deadline-nearing-for-cmc-conference/) - CMC 2012 Conference organizers have an exciting agenda for the meeting, being held this year at the Hilton Lac Leamy in Gatineau, QC between May 23 and 25. The focus of the conference is two-fold: CMC’s research projects and issues facing researchers who want to move research into the world of practice. - [Hotel accommodation – Gatineau, QC booking deadline fast approaching](https://cmcghg.com/hotel-accommodation-gatineau-qc-booking-deadline-fast-approaching/) - CMC’s annual scientific conference will be held in Gatineau, QC from May 23-25, 2012. The 2012 CMC Conference needs your support! We have worked very hard to obtain and provide the best facilities; in particular with hotel accommodation. - [Alberta’s oil sands operations to increase workforce by over 70 percent](https://cmcghg.com/albertas-oil-sands-operations-to-increase-workforce-by-over-70-percent/) - Alberta’s oil sands, which employed just over 20,000 workers in 2011, is projected to grow its workforce by a staggering 73 per cent by 2021, according to a new report released today by the Petroleum Human Resources Council of Canada. The Oil Sands Labour Market Outlook to 2021 report, funded by the Government of Alberta, states that some - [Graduate student benefits from CMC network](https://cmcghg.com/graduate-student-benefits-from-cmc-network/) - Graduate student Thomas de Haas developed an interest in carbon management while working for oil companies WorleyParsons, Dynetek and Colt Engineering. He wanted to explore the environmental stream of the oil and gas industry and felt CMC could offer a project in line with his research interests. “I enjoyed working in the field of oil and gas and - [Register now for courses offered at 2012 CMC Conference](https://cmcghg.com/register-now-for-courses-offered-at-2012-cmc-conference/) - CMC is providing two courses for Highly Qualified Personnel (HQP) development in conjunction with its annual scientific conference from May 23-25, 2012. Participants’ food costs and accommodation at Carleton University during the courses are covered by CMC. - [Media release brings researcher new industry contacts](https://cmcghg.com/media-release-brings-researcher-new-industry-contacts/) - David Sinton, Professor with the Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering at the University of Toronto and a Theme B... - [Meet the press: Promoting CMC research to mass media](https://cmcghg.com/meet-the-press-promoting-cmc-research-to-mass-media/) - The news media are always hungry for news – and CMC’s communication team wants to feed that need with stories... - [Travel subsidies available to HQP](https://cmcghg.com/travel-subsidies-available-to-hqp/) - Carbon Management Canada is providing travel subsidies of $700 to graduate students and postdocs travelling to its annual conference in Gatineau, QC on May 23 to 25. Funds are limited so apply soon. This opportunity is only open to HQP working on CMC-funded projects. CMC will fund a maximum of two students per investigator. “We - [Poster and presentation submission guidelines](https://cmcghg.com/poster-and-presentation-submission-guidelines/) - This year, each of CMC’s 36 research projects is being asked to send a representative to give the CMC community an update on the status of their research. Because time is short, talks limited to 5 slides in 5 minutes. These 5-in-5 talks can be given by project investigators or HQP. Four plenary sessions have been set aside for these presentations. - [The European fuel quality directive: will it stay or will it go?](https://cmcghg.com/the-european-fuel-quality-directive-will-it-stay-or-will-it-go/) - On February 23, 2012, a European Union (EU) drafting committee voted on a draft law that discriminates against bitumen. This was the Draft Implementing Measure to the European Union Fuel Quality Directive (Implementing Measure). The Canadian press reported the vote ended in a stalemate. The press also noted that the law would be reconsidered in the late spring or early summer - [Government of Canada invests in CCS technology](https://cmcghg.com/government-of-canada-invests-in-ccs-technology/) - Canada moved forward on March 20, 2012 with its plan to advance clean energy technologies and reduce greenhouse gas emissions... - [CMC Theme Lead to continue working as a Canada Research Chair](https://cmcghg.com/cmc-theme-lead-to-continue-working-as-a-canada-research-chair/) - CMC Theme Lead James Meadowcroft has received a renewal as a Canada Research Chair for his important work on sustainable development policy. Meadowcroft’s research explores what governments can do to encourage societies to produce and consume in a more sustainable manner. He aims to help Canadian policy-makers to stimulate innovation and accelerate the up-take of greener technologies and social practices. - [Carbon capture graduate brings value to team](https://cmcghg.com/carbon-capture-graduate-brings-value-to-team/) - A former graduate student working on a CMC-funded research project, Virginia Vera is the newest member of the exploration team at Apache Canada Ltd. Vera started her position as a junior geophysicist at Apache in February and is currently training under her mentor, Apache senior geophysicist Greg Purdue. - [2012 CMTC held in Orlando](https://cmcghg.com/2012-cmtc-held-in-orlando/) - Gordon McArthur co-founded, along with Dr. David Risk of St. Francis Xavier University and other graduate students, Forerunner Research Inc., a new scientific instrumentation and services provider based out of Halifax, NS. As well as managing the company, he is also doing an M.Sc. with Dr. Risk – a CMC-funded researcher. CMC helped sponsor the Carbon Management Technology Conference in Florida. McArthur attended on behalf of the network. - [CMC 2012 conference registration now open](https://cmcghg.com/cmc-2012-conference-registration-now-open/) - The Registration Site for CMC’s annual scientific conference is now open. This year’s event is being held between May 23 and 25 at the beautiful Hilton Lac Leamy Hotel in Gatineau, QC. An exciting conference program has been developed featuring panel discussions and workshops on innovation, IP, and carbon management in Alberta’s oilsands. - [CCS awareness higher on Prairies than the rest of Canada](https://cmcghg.com/ccs-awareness-higher-on-prairies-than-the-rest-of-canada-2/) - Public awareness and acceptance of Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) as a tool to combat climate change is higher in Saskatchewan and Alberta than the rest of Canada, concludes a national survey released today by Carbon Management Canada (CMC) and the International Performance Assessment Centre for the Geological Storage of CO2 (IPAC-CO2). - [Use of microfluidic chips a first in bitumen-gas analysis](https://cmcghg.com/use-of-microfluidic-chips-a-first-in-bitumen-gas-analysis/) - A University of Toronto research team has developed a process to analyze the behavior of bitumen in reservoirs using a microfluidic chip, a tool commonly associated with the field of medical diagnostics. The process may reduce the cost and time of analyzing bitumen-gas interaction in heavy oil and bitumen reservoirs. - [Experts offer students advice on starting a spinoff](https://cmcghg.com/experts-offer-students-advice-on-starting-a-spinoff/) - On February 14, a group of researchers and students at the University of Calgary (U of C) met over a pizza lunch to discuss commercialization and company formation. An exciting round table discussion included experts such as Steve Larter (CMC Scientific Director and CEO of Gushor Inc.), Frank Maurer (Associate Vice-President of Research at the - [CCS awareness higher on Prairies than the rest of Canada](https://cmcghg.com/ccs-awareness-higher-on-prairies-than-the-rest-of-canada/) - Public awareness and acceptance of Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) as a tool to combat climate change is higher in Saskatchewan and Alberta than the rest of Canada, concludes a national survey released today by Carbon Management Canada (CMC) and the International Performance Assessment Centre for the Geological Storage of CO2 (IPAC-CO2). “As Canadians, we - [CMC Researcher to speak at SPE technical luncheon](https://cmcghg.com/cmc-researcher-to-speak-at-spe-technical-luncheon/) - Carbon dioxide under the pressure and temperature conditions encountered in most geological settings remains more buoyant than water. However, CO2-hydrate formation – that leads to trapping of CO2 in the solid form – provides the opportunity for secure storage of CO2. - [CMC Theme Lead values action over adaptation](https://cmcghg.com/cmc-theme-lead-values-action-over-adaptation/) - Dr. Don Lawton, a CMC Theme Lead and Professor at the University of Calgary, challenges environmentalist Bjorn Lomborg’s promotion of adaptation over reduction of carbon emissions. Lomborg spoke at the University of Calgary on January 26, 2012 as part of the Distinguished Speaker Series presented by the Institute for Sustainable Energy, Environment and Economy (ISEEE). - [CO2 Conversion Story with Dr. Douglas Stephan](https://cmcghg.com/co2-conversion-story-with-dr-douglas-stephan/) - University of Toronto Professor of Chemistry Dr. Douglas Stephan is working on creating a reusable catalyst that can convert greenhouse gas CO2 into methanol. - [New association will benefit CMC students, say organizers](https://cmcghg.com/new-association-will-benefit-cmc-students-say-organizers/) - During CMC’s first annual meeting last May, students from different backgrounds and universities were invited to put together ideas for a CMC student association. The pub night was a success, with about 40 students enthusiastically attending and sharing great thoughts; thoughts that today are turning in facts. - [Pre-conference course for HQP offered in Ottawa](https://cmcghg.com/pre-conference-course-for-hqp-offered-in-ottawa/) - CMC is offering two courses for Highly Qualified Personnel (HQP) development in conjunction with its annual scientific conference being held this year in Gatineau, QC from May 23-25, 2012. The courses are being held in Ottawa but the location has not yet been determined. Notices will be emailed to CMC investigators and HQP when a location has been selected and a registration site is up. Notices will also be posted to the CMC website. - [Project team seeks expert input through workshop](https://cmcghg.com/project-team-seeks-expert-input-through-workshop/) - On January 25, 2012 members of the project I co-lead with U of T Professor Dr. Heather MacLean – Life Cycle Assessment of Oil Sands Technologies (LCA-OST) – held a workshop for industry partners to introduce Phase 3 of the Project: An assessment of emerging oil sands technologies. - [CMC to sponsor special plenary at environmental taxation conference](https://cmcghg.com/cmc-to-sponsor-special-plenary-at-environmental-taxation-conference/) - A CMC-sponsored CDN$1,000 prize is being offered to the winner of a call for papers for a session within the 2012 Global Conference on Environmental Taxation (GCET). CMC is providing organizers of the 2012 GCET with CDN$5,000 to be used for the paper prize and to organize a plenary panel discussion. - [CCS is crucial to the future of fossil fuel energy](https://cmcghg.com/ccs-is-crucial-to-the-future-of-fossil-fuel-energy/) - This is a tough article to write. Not because it’s a difficult argument to make based on the science at hand and development of logical arguments based on the facts. Rather because the whole field has become dominated by emotion, unverified beliefs, and dogmatic positions (on all sides). Almost anything you use as a starting point of common understanding will be contrary to somebody’s absolute truth. - [Call for proposals garners large response](https://cmcghg.com/call-for-proposals-garners-large-response/) - CMC received 95 letters of intent from researchers responding to its third call for proposals, 38 more than received for last year’s round 2 call. “I think the strong response indicates there’s more awareness of CMC and our activities as well as increased engagement with researchers across the country – especially in central Canada,” says Richard Adamson, CMC Managing Director. - [Carbon mineralization examined as storage strategy](https://cmcghg.com/carbon-mineralization-examined-as-storage-strategy/) - It’s a familiar refrain among Carbon Management Canada’s HQP. In conversations and interviews, when asked ‘why carbon management research,’ they respond that it’s not only the science that draws them. It’s also the issue. Anna Harrison, a PhD student examining ways to accelerate carbon mineralization in mine tailings... - [International team concludes no CO2 leak on Kerr farm](https://cmcghg.com/international-team-concludes-no-co2-leak-on-kerr-farm/) - Carbon dioxide (CO2) is not leaking from depth on the farm owned by Cameron and Jane Kerr, IPAC-CO2 Research Inc. concluded in a 180-page report released today. “The CO2 injected by Cenovus Energy as part of its enhanced oil recovery project is not the source of CO2 found on the Kerr farm,” said Dr. Carmen Dybwad, Chief Executive Officer of the environmental non-government organization. - [CMC presents to Senate committee](https://cmcghg.com/cmc-presents-to-senate-committee/) - Richard Adamson, CMC Managing Director, appeared before the Senate Standing Committee on Energy, the Environment and Natural Resources. The committee was in Calgary on Dec. 1, 2011 to listen to experts talk about energy systems. - [Cenovus releases Weyburn site assessment findings](https://cmcghg.com/cenovus-releases-weyburn-site-assessment-findings/) - The results an independent performance assessment of the protocols and practices in the Weyburn CCS project were released on December 12. The independent study was conducted by IPAC-CO2 (International Performance Assessment Centre for Geologic Storage of Carbon Dioxide). Carbon Management Canada sourced experts for the study. - [Researcher recognized for work](https://cmcghg.com/researcher-recognized-for-work/) - University of Alberta mechanical engineering professor Sushanta Mitra has been named a Fellow of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers—a distinction reserved for those whose work provides “solutions that benefit mankind.” - [Law professor argues for carbon tax in new book](https://cmcghg.com/law-professor-argues-for-carbon-tax-in-new-book/) - The simplest, most effective way to reduce carbon emissions is to impose a tax on carbon, writes Dr. Shi-Ling Hsu in his recently published book The Case for a Carbon Tax: Getting past our hang-ups to effective climate policy (Island Press, 2011). - [Save the Date for 2012 CMC conference](https://cmcghg.com/save-the-date-for-2012-cmc-conference/) - May 23 to 25, 2012 has been set as the date for the next CMC Annual Scientific conference. To reflect the national nature of the network, the conference will change venues each year – with Gatineau, Quebec selected as the site for the 2012 meeting. - [Carbon management, politics, innovation & Canadian universities](https://cmcghg.com/carbon-management-politics-innovation-canadian-universities/) - Recent media and political mumblings in Alberta raised the notion that commitments to investments in carbon capture and storage (CCS) demonstration projects might be diverted into other emission reduction technologies. Although the Alberta government quickly indicated that was not the case, the need to keep eggs in more than one technological basket is self-evident. No - [Call for Scientific Research Proposals](https://cmcghg.com/call-for-scientific-research-proposals/) - Carbon Management Canada is announcing a call for proposals for its third round of research funding. This call emphasizes research that has the potential to have major impact on greenhouse gas emissions from the upstream fossil fuel industry and from large stationary emitters - [Board work a way to contribute to network](https://cmcghg.com/board-work-a-way-to-contribute-to-network/) - Cristian Ches, CMC’s new student representative on the Board of Directors, applied for the position because of a desire to make a meaningful contribution to the network and to society. “It may sound like a cliché, but your responsibility as a scientist, or an aspiring scientist, lies beyond your research... - [HQP asked to take summer course survey](https://cmcghg.com/hqp-asked-to-take-summer-course-survey/) - CMC is proposing to offer a short summer course on carbon management in 2012 to our Highly Qualified Personnel (students and post docs). We invite your input on topics of interest, as well as on where, when and for how long a summer course should be held. - [Concern for environment motivates new committee members](https://cmcghg.com/concern-for-environment-motivates-new-committee-members/) - Two students working on CMC research projects have been selected to sit on the Highly Qualified Personnel Development Committee (HQPDC). Farid Ahmed, University of Victoria, and Maria Zarzalejo, University of Toronto, were successful applicants selected from a slate of well-qualified candidates. - [Conference fascinating says student blogger](https://cmcghg.com/conference-fascinating-says-student-blogger/) - On October 3, Roger Mah attended the Petroleum Technology Alliance Canada conference – Managing CO2 for Enhanced Oil Recovery and Carbon Capture and Storage. In January 2012, Roger Mah will be a PhD student in Inorganic Chemistry at the University of Calgary.This is his blog about the conference. - [Natural CO2 seeps study featured on radio](https://cmcghg.com/natural-co2-seeps-study-featured-on-radio/) - Carbon Capture and Storage is a technology that promises to solve our greenhouse gas problems by burying carbon dioxide underground. The CO2 then will be sequestered away from the atmosphere for geological time, much like the oil and gas that it came from. However, among the issues around CCS is whether there will be major hazards associated with accidental leakage of the CO2. - [Innovators pioneer new monitoring system](https://cmcghg.com/innovators-pioneer-new-monitoring-system/) - In a lab-to-field collaboration headed by the University of Victoria’s Peter Wild, researchers are pioneering the first fibre-optic system designed to monitor carbon dioxide at underground storage sites. Monitoring, measuring and verifying what becomes of injected CO2 over the long term is difficult because of harsh environmental conditions, combined with the deep location and size of the storage sites. - [U of S-led study develops tools for underground carbon storage](https://cmcghg.com/u-of-s-led-study-develops-tools-for-underground-carbon-storage/) - University of Saskatchewan geological engineering researcher Chris Hawkes is putting the squeeze on rocks in a project that will involve laboratory testing and the development of new, powerful computer simulations to find out how to inject carbon dioxide (CO2) deep underground and make sure it stays there. - [Policy paper supports carbon tax extension](https://cmcghg.com/policy-paper-supports-carbon-tax-extension/) - B.C. should abandon its goal of creating a carbon neutral public sector, according to a policy brief written by Simon Fraser University professor Mark Jaccard and research associate Brad Griffin. - [uOttawa researchers tackle GHG challenges](https://cmcghg.com/uottawa-researchers-tackle-ghg-challenges/) - University of Ottawa (uOttawa) researchers are leading two major, multi-institutional projects funded by Carbon Management Canada (CMC), a Network of Centres of Excellence that supports game-changing research to eliminate carbon emissions from the fossil energy industry. - [University of Alberta researchers aim to transform coal power with microbes, good chemistry](https://cmcghg.com/university-of-alberta-researchers-aim-to-transform-coal-power-with-microbes-good-chemistry/) - Microbes that convert coal into natural gas, and filters to trap carbon dioxide from power plants are two technologies that teams led by University of Alberta (U of A) researchers are pursuing to address the issue of upstream greenhouse gas emissions. - [University of Calgary researchers harness greenhouse gases with microbes, chemistry and attitude](https://cmcghg.com/university-of-calgary-researchers-harness-greenhouse-gases-with-microbes-chemistry-and-attitude/) - Microbes that convert coal into natural gas; the formation of icy carbon dioxide-hydrates; and public perceptions of carbon capture and storage are three areas of investigation that University of Calgary researchers are pursuing to address the problem of upstream greenhouse gas emissions. - [Bioconversion of coal the goal of CMC-funded project](https://cmcghg.com/bioconversion-of-coal-the-goal-of-cmc-funded-project/) - University of Alberta Professor Sushanta Mitra is leading a team of 15 researchers in an ambitious project to coax communities of microorganisms to convert coal into natural gas, or methane, right in the ground. The project is one of 18 recently announced by CMC in its second round of funding. - [Increasing the pace of low carbon innovation](https://cmcghg.com/increasing-the-pace-of-low-carbon-innovation/) - I’m thrilled as our research group has teamed-up with CMC-NCE to complete an important project, which is titled: “Achieving a Low-carbon, Globally Competitive Energy Economy: Removing Barriers and Cultivating Enablers to Innovation in Canada’s Oil Sands & Heavy Oil Industry.” - [Government of Canada backs CMC clean coal power generation project](https://cmcghg.com/government-of-canada-backs-cmc-clean-coal-power-generation-project/) - A Carbon Management Canada (CMC) gasification project received a boost from the Government of Canada which contributed an additional $899,000 in funds. The investment contributes to the research and development of new gasification technologies that use low-grade coal and petroleum coke. - [CMC researcher appointed to committee](https://cmcghg.com/cmc-researcher-appointed-to-committee/) - Carbon Management Canada researcher and University of Calgary law professor Nigel Bankes has been appointed by the government of Alberta to a multi-disciplinary Steering Committee. The committee will lead the assessment of the regulatory framework that is intended to ensure carbon capture and storage (CCS) projects are designed and operated in a safe and responsible way. 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