search
How to establish eligibility, define baselines and quantify greenhouse gas offsets from capturing vent gas at upstream oil and gas sites in Alberta.
Vented natural gas is mostly methane, a greenhouse gas (GHG) with a global warming potential many times that of carbon dioxide. This course explains how emission offsets can be generated under the provincial offset system by capturing small volumes of vent gas at upstream oil and gas sites and either conserving it through pipeline injection, on-site fuel use or power generation, or destroying it through incineration or tie-in to an existing flare. It covers the project types that are excluded, the eligibility conditions for projects and aggregated subprojects, including site activity history and compliance with the overall vent gas (OVG) limit, the three flexibility mechanisms for newer sites subject to the defined vent gas (DVG) limit, sites in a crude bitumen fleet average and compressor seal venting, and the crediting periods that apply to conservation and destruction projects.
The course then works through the capped dynamic baseline, in which metered captured gas is compared against the OVG limit minus reported project venting, using worked monthly examples that include an equipment upset. It explains how baseline and project sources and sinks are identified as controlled, related or affected and why each is included or excluded, how net emission reductions are calculated, and how offset eligible reductions are separated from reductions already subject to a carbon price. Quantification details include monthly calculation periods, negative vented volumes, destruction efficiency, default emission factors and displaced fuel. The course closes with project documentation, metering, calibration, record retention and quality assurance and quality control (QA/QC) practices that support third party verification.
What Will Be Covered:
Methane venting, the OVG limit and the opportunity to earn offsets for reductions below it
Eligible conservation and destruction activities and project types that are excluded
Eligibility requirements for projects and aggregated subprojects, including site activity and compliance history
Flexibility mechanisms for DVG sites, crude bitumen fleet average sites and compressor seal venting
Offset crediting periods for conservation and destruction projects
The capped dynamic baseline with worked monthly examples, including an equipment upset
Identification of controlled, related and affected sources and sinks and justification for inclusion or exclusion
Net, offset eligible and carbon priced emission reduction calculations
Emission factors, destruction efficiency, displaced fuel and monthly calculation periods
Project documentation, metering and calibration, record keeping and QA/QC for verification
Leading Global Provider of Cutting-Edge Engineering CPD Courses
The Global Engineering Excellence Institute (GEEI) is a leading provider of Continuing Professional Development (CPD) courses designed to meet the evolving needs of engineers worldwide. Established in 2010, GEEI has a proven track record of delivering high-quality, industry-relevant training that empowers engineering professionals to stay at the forefront of technological advancements and best practices. Our comprehensive course offerings cover a wide range of disciplines, including civil, mechanical, electrical, and software engineering, ensuring that our learners receive the most up-to-date and practical knowledge. With a focus on practical application, GEEI's courses are developed by industry experts and are recognized by leading engineering bodies globally. We are committed to fostering a culture of continuous learning and professional growth, helping engineers achieve their career goals and contribute to the advancement of the engineering profession.