Innovations, challenges and optimism: Highlights from the Global Energy Show
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She noted things like drones and engine monitoring technologies such as satellites allow us to 'better understand the emissions problem.'
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Pneumatic devices are traditionally powered by natural gas and very high-emitting, according to Bryant.
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'There were low emissions alternatives . . . now there are zero emissions alternatives, so we can entirely eliminate venting from that particular source,' she said.
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Another player in Canada's energy mix is nuclear. Lou Riccoboni, vice-president of business development with Canadian Nuclear Laboratories, spoke with Postmedia on Tuesday.
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Among the parts of the organization's science mission are reducing environmental footprints, including safer ways of deploying nuclear technologies.
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Riccoboni said the Ontario-based organization will do feasibility studies for clients in the oil and gas sector and elsewhere, looking at the viability of small modular reactors.
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Small modular reactors have a power capacity of up to 300 megawatts and can be deployed in more locations than large, conventional reactors.
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There are also micro-modular reactors, those that produce up to 10 megawatts, which Canadian Nuclear Laboratories is focusing on.
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'With Canada's grid, the Arctic and northern remote communities — as a national laboratory, we thought we could play more of a role in the MMR side of things,' said Riccoboni.
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'If we were to start the process to try to get a nuclear installation in Alberta, it would take a minimum of 10 years,' said Alberta Premier Danielle Smith at the energy show on Wednesday.
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Nuclear can be 'a powerful asset for the west,' said Carl Marcotte, senior vice-president, marketing and business development at Candu Energy, an AtkinsRéalis company.
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Before introducing Smith on Wednesday, Marcotte noted that Alberta's growing population and industrial base will require more energy.
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'Whatever Albertans decide to build, you will, but you need a lot more power to do it — reliable power that runs 24/7, power that works in great weather and when it's minus-45,' said Marcotte.
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A four-unit Candu nuclear plant in the Peace River region is going through the initial planning process, with the project description being submitted to the regulator in April.
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'That's a major milestone. A lot of work went into that, and it happened very fast,' said Marcotte.
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