InnoTech Alberta

We are proud to be attending and exhibiting at the Society of Petroleum Engineers International's (SPE) upcoming Thermal Well Integrity and Production Symposium, joining over 275 industry leaders over three days in Banff, Alberta. Our own Douglas Podmore, Jonathan Heseltine M.Sc., P.Eng. and Matthew Krantz will be representing InnoTech Alberta at the event. Alberta Innovates' Claude Ghazar, PEng will be presenting at the event as well. The technical session topics will include new technologies, SAGD well management, well integrity and design, artificial lift, well construction, and geothermal well design. SPE’s is a nonprofit global society with 127,000 members that provides insights, share expertise, life-long learning, and community strength to fuel the success of our members and the future of the industry. Register here: https://bit.ly/4hYshDr #wearespe #24TWIP

The recent November MARIOS Technical Workshop in Calgary was a resounding success, bringing together over 50 companies from Canada, the United States and Europe. Participants gathered to explore leading-edge developments in advanced materials, manufacturing and monitoring technologies aimed at addressing mining equipment reliability challenges. The workshops continue to foster productive discussions and collaborations that will drive innovation in the mining industry. We are already looking forward to our next workshop, set for May 2025. For more information on the Materials and Reliability in Oil Sands (MARIOS) Consortium: https://bit.ly/3Puhxy6 Gary Fisher David Waldbillig Patrick Flood Marcus Ivey Sarah Hollywood

Thank you, Councillor Keren Tang, for visiting our facilities and highlighting our innovative work to tackle global challenges. It was a pleasure sharing InnoTech Alberta's vision and capabilities with you. We look forward to future collaborations! Read more here https://bit.ly/3YotpXR. Steve McMahon | Chris Kearney | Bonnie Drozdowski | Earl Jenson | Haibo Huang

Recently, Subject Matter Expert for Materials Engineering Gary Fisher was the invited keynote speaker at the CME Graduate and Industry Mixer hosted at the University of Alberta. He provided an overview of InnoTech Alberta’s new initiatives to develop sustainable materials to support Canada’s resource sectors, and was happy to answer questions and provide advice to the audience of over 150 attendees. Learn more about our Advanced Materials & Asset Reliability Management services: https://bit.ly/40cdPBh Learn more about our Materials and Reliability in Oil Sands (MARIOS) Program: https://bit.ly/3Puhxy6

💧 DYK groundwater dependent ecosystems (GDEs) are ecosystems that are maintained by direct or indirect access to groundwater and rely on the flow or chemical characteristics of groundwater for some or all of their water requirements. They are highly complex systems and come in all different shapes and sizes, making it challenging to accurately identify and map where they exist on the landscape. Globally, the mapping of GDEs has been identified as increasingly urgent to ensure ecosystem and human health protection. Last year, a group of scientists from the Alberta Biodiversity Monitoring Institute and InnoTech Alberta began a unique multi-year project to map the locations of GDEs in the boreal forests of Alberta, Canada. Using data from multiple sources and innovative mapping techniques (a machine-learning geospatial approach), the project will fill a critical knowledge gap by creating a map product that can be used to identify the best areas to monitor biological systems impacted by changes to groundwater (e.g., quality, levels) due to energy sector activities. The blog is called "Innovative Mapping of Groundwater Dependent Ecosystems" and it's out now! Read more: https://bit.ly/3Bxs2yw Learn more about InnoTech's Environmental Impacts Research and Risk Evaluation https://bit.ly/3taA9gb Reach out to Michael Wendlandt if you need support on water monitoring, isotope-based approaches or water modelling. Emily Herdman | Cynthia N. McClain, PhD

💼 We're #hiring! Do you want to join our world-class organization️? 🔬 We currently have 9 incredible open opportunities across our organization, spanning a wide range of specialties and disciplines. 🚀 Our employees are gamechangers, collaborating and launching big ideas to push the boundaries of innovation. 🤔 Does this sound like an opportunity you'd be interested in? Apply here: https://bit.ly/3XVuipb #AlbertaEmployers #Top80Employers

Next week, InnoTech Alberta's own Yuan Li, Ph.D, P.Eng and Kofi Freeman Adane will be attending the 15th International Pipeline Conference & Expo (IPCE 2024) in Calgary. If you're also attending, don't miss Yuan's presentation on a paper titled 'Gap Analysis of Coating and Liner for Hydrogen Pipeline'. ⏰ When: Thursday, September 26, at 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM MDT. 📍 Where: Room 238 (BMO Brand Room), BMO Centre at Stampede Park in Calgary 📢 Session: 05-04-2 Hydrogen Pipeline - 2 Abstract: Transporting #hydrogen by pipeline is recognized as an efficient, economical, and safe method to support achieving the #net-zero greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions future by 2050. Canada possesses an extensive pipeline network that can be repurposed for hydrogen service, in conjunction with blending hydrogen in the natural gas grid, providing a feasible approach to reduce carbon emissions in a progressive and economic manner. Coating and liners used in pipeline infrastructure are essential for preserving asset integrity and ensuring the ongoing protection of individuals, assets, and the environment. It is important to align regulatory, code, and standards (RCS) frameworks with new coating and liner technologies supporting the safe, efficient, and practical operation of hydrogen pipelines. The purpose of this presentation is to review potential coating and liner technologies and identify needs for standards-based solutions to support their use on pipeline systems for hydrogen and hydrogen-natural gas blend services. This presentation provides a comprehensive review of potential coating and liner technologies for hydrogen pipelines and equipment, as well as the relevant testing methods, best practices, standards, codes, and applicable Canadian regulations. In addition to protecting pipeline infrastructure from corrosion and mechanical damage, coating and liner are envisioned as a mitigation measure addressing the unique technical challenges posed by gaseous hydrogen and new technologies in hydrogen pipelines. These challenges include gaseous hydrogen embrittlement, energy transportation efficiency, repurposing existing natural gas pipelines for hydrogen service, blending hydrogen into natural gas pipelines, and the side effects of hydrogen embrittlement inhibitors. Learn more about InnoTech's hydrogen technologies: https://bit.ly/3UAACUc Martin Huard | Kira Wong | Xinkui Wang, Ph.D, P.Eng.

🚀 A team from InnoTech Alberta travelled to Fort McMurray to participate in the annual Oil Sands Expo from September 11-12. In addition to connecting with existing and new clients at the booth hosted by Carla Lloyd, InnoTech teamed up with Clean Energy to participate in some thought leadership panels. Kasra Nikooyeh Michael Kerr Hart Golbeck

🌟 Thank you to everyone who stopped by our booth at the 2024 Carbon Capture Canada Conference! It was a pleasure to meet and connect with all of you. We'll see you in 2025! Hart Golbeck Douglas Podmore

InnoTech Alberta is on the news! Our own Martin Huard, Hydrogen Lead, was interviewed by CTV News at the Carbon Capture Canada Conference about a device meant to capture carbon dioxide emissions from power generation. Watch the segment, beginning at 5:12: https://lnkd.in/ghV7eADm #CCUS #CarbonCapture