Portfolio
Oil
Sands Research & Innovation Effectiveness
Documentation
of oil sands research & innovation activities and outputs; preparation
of case studies; analysis of outcomes and recommendations for improving
innovation system performance (Natural Resources Canada, 2009)
Preparation
of Research Chair Proposal
Preparation
of proposal for the funding of a new research chair in integrated oil sands
upgrading, including scope, research plan, budget, benefits, competitive
advantage, management meetings and site visit (University of Calgary, 2009)
Preparation
of Proposal for Renewal of a Major Research Program
Preparation
of proposal for the five-year renewal of a major, multidisciplinary research
program in oil sands upgrading and recovery, including preparation of
technology assessment reports, performance reports, research strategy,
research plans and budget, and facilitation of funding from multiple
sources, management meetings and site visit (University of Calgary, 2009)
Flue
Gas and Steam Stimulation (FGSS) Field Trial Scope
Development
of scope, technical requirements, and joint venture funding and governance
for the field trial of FGSS, a new technology proposed by Portfire and PTAC
for follow-up recovery of heavy oil in Western Canada (Petroleum Technology
Alliance Canada, governments of Alberta and Saskatchewan, and major heavy
oil producers, 2008-09)
SAGD
and Upgrading Environmental Impact Assessment
Review
of technology, water, air and environmental approval aspects of the
Integrated Application for proposed oil sands SAGD and upgrading projects in
Analysis
of Opportunities for R&D in the Chemical Industry
Identification
and analysis of opportunities for conducting R&D in support of the
Canadian chemical industry, including consultation with industry and
government scientists, and delivery of report and presentation (National
Research Council, 2008)
Preparation
of Research Proposal in Energy and Environment Technologies
Preparation
of a proposal for Carbon Management Canada and GHTech, to stimulate research
into advanced technologies to reduce or eliminate the impact of fossil
energy production on climate change, including Carbon Capture and Storage (
Low
GHG Heavy Oil Recovery
Development
of technology concepts for Enhanced Oil Recovery of Canadian heavy oil based
on cyclic injection of flue gas and low quality steam, including reviewing
and analyzing past and current technology developments, structuring of
proposed technology program, and formulating next steps for implementation
(Petroleum Technology Alliance Canada, Natural Resources Canada and Alberta
Energy Research Institute, 2007-08)
Direct
Contact Steam Generator
Development
of technology concepts for direct contact steam generation, including
reviewing and analyzing past and current technology developments,
structuring of proposed technology program and formulating next steps for
implementation (Petroleum Technology Alliance Canada, Natural Resources
Canada and Alberta Energy Research Institute, 2007-08)
Review
of Public and Corporate Bitumen and Heavy Oil R&D
Survey,
database and analysis of Canadian privately and publicly funded oil sands
and heavy oil R&D, including surface mining and in-situ recovery,
upgrading and environmental technologies. (Alberta Department of Energy and
Alberta Energy Research Institute, 2007-08)
Preparation
of Research Proposal in Water Technologies
Preparation
of a proposal for research in technologies to treat, reuse and reclaim
produced and process-affected water research (
Technical
Standards in Oil and Gas and Interprovincial Regulatory Barriers
Study
of technical standards used by the Oil and Gas industry in order to identify
potential interprovincial regulatory barriers and opportunities for
standards harmonization, including interviews with stakeholders and
regulatory agencies (THECIS and Standards Council of Canada, 2007)
Analysis
of the
Ontario
Power System
Using
the WADE computer model, analysis of the Integrated Plan of the Ontario
Power Authority and evaluation of alternative scenarios that would reduce
cost and greenhouse gas emission; results published in a document titled
"Renewable Is Doable" by WWF and the Pembina Institute (World
Wildlife Fund, 2007)
Review
of Oil Sands Environmental Impact Assessment
Participation
in the review of the Integrated Application for an oil sands SAGD project,
including review of technology, water, air and environmental approval (
Program
Evaluation of EnergyINet
Review
of history, performance and stakeholder feedback of a national energy
innovation organization, including interviews of over 25 stakeholders, a
value-added map of peer organizations, as well as recommendations for
improving financial sustainability (Alberta Energy Research Institute, 2007)
Bitumen
in Carbonates and
Lloydminster
Heavy Oil
Development
of new recovery technology scenarios for the undeveloped bitumen resources
in the Alberta carbonate triangle and for follow-up recovery of heavy oil in
the Lloydminster area, including a focus on the utilization of geothermal
energy, carbon capture and storage and other approaches that would minimize
greenhouse gas emissions (Petroleum Technology Alliance Canada, Natural
Resources Canada and Alberta Energy Research Institute, 2006-07)
Economic
Analysis of Decentralized Energy
Application
of the WADE economic model to the electrical energy supply and demand of the
City of Calgary and the Province of Ontario, comparing supply from 100%
centralized generation to several levels of penetration by distributed
generation; results published in Cogeneration & On Site Power journal
(NewERA, Natural Resources Canada, Government of Ontario and private
companies, 2006)
Research
Services
Provided
support to R&D program development, including scoping and prototyping of
a project development and funding database (University of Calgary, 2005-07)
Feasibility
Study for a New International Petrochemical Complex
Review
of technology selection, logistics and products for a planned new
petrochemical facility (Major U.S. engineering firm and
Business
Case for New Canadian Petrochemical Complex
Marketing
survey and business case for the construction of a new $4 billion
petrochemical complex and LNG terminal, including technology selection and
market segmentation (Major Canadian engineering firm and Canadian
petrochemical company, 2006)
Survey
of Oil Sands R&D
Survey
and analysis of Canadian privately and publicly funded oil sands R&D,
including surface mining and in-situ recovery, upgrading and environmental
technologies (
Unconventional
Heavy Oil Extraction and Upgrading Technology Roadmap
Long-term
technology study directed at oil sands deposits that are not exploitable
with current technologies; included defining challenging resources such as
thin deposits, intermediate depth deposits, carbonates, and smaller
deposits; and matching deposits with new technologies; also included
technologies for increasing recovery after primary production (Petroleum
Technology Alliance Canada and Natural Resources Canada, 2005-06)
Survey
and Database of Oil and Gas R&D
Survey
of technology development and R&D projects conducted in
Water
R&D Asset Base
Review
of water research initiatives, identification of R&D gaps and assessment
of future needs in support of
Alberta
Innovation System Scorecard
Research,
analysis and preparation of a report and of a set of metrics measuring the
health of innovation in Alberta, including data analysis, identification of
trends and benchmarking other jurisdictions (
Hydrogen
Vehicles and Fueling Station Study
Feasibility
study of small scale hydrogen production for fueling hydrogen vehicles for
public transit in the Town of
Fuel
Cell Study
Feasibility
study of a combined heat and power 250 kW stationary fuel cell for the Banff
Centre in
Product,
Market and Technology Strategy for New Petrochemical Project
Product
segmentation analysis and technology selection for a new ethylene,
polyethylene and polypropylene production complex, including LNG terminal,
NGL extraction facilities and methanol conversion plant (Canadian
engineering company, 2004-05)
Inventory
of Oil Sands R&D
Survey
and analysis of Canadian publicly funded oil sands R&D, including
surface mining and in-situ recovery, upgrading and environmental
technologies (Alberta Department of Energy and Alberta Energy Research
Institute, 2004)
Study
of Marketing and Technical Service for Petrochemicals
Study
and benchmarking of global petrochemical marketing and technical service
organizations, including data gathering, interviews, analysis,
recommendations and workshops (Canadian technology company and Middle East
petrochemical company, 2004)
Market
Research and Strategy for Ethylene Elastomers and Plastomers
Acquisition
and analysis of market information for polyethylene and ethylene elastomers,
including supply and demand volumes and market forecasts; analysis and
strategic recommendations (Canadian petrochemical company, 2003-04)
Technology
Review of Process and Catalyst Technologies for Bitumen and Heavy Oil
Upgrading
Review
of scientific literature and industry publications; analysis and summary of
technologies and research programs relevant to
Evaluation
of a Government/Industry Oil Sands R&D Program
Review
and program evaluation of an oil sands R&D program as to value and
impact, including assessment by industry clients, interviews, analysis of
results and recommendations (Alberta Energy Research Institute, 2003)
Technology
Assessment of a New Petrochemical Process
Technology,
intellectual property and markets analysis regarding the potential
commercialization of catalyst and process technology developments, including
literature review, patent search, value analysis and strategy alternatives
(Canadian petrochemical company, 2002-04)
Catalyst
Literature Review
Literature
review and patent search regarding catalysts for a new petrochemical
process, including recommendation for research program (Canadian
petrochemical company, 2002-04)
Hydrogen
and Fuel Cell Research and Early Commercialization
Interviews
with research groups, companies and funding agencies active in
Market
Research and Strategic Analysis for Engineering Services
Market
research into operations and maintenance, gas plants, pipelines and R&D
on behalf of behalf of an engineering and construction firm considering
locating in Alberta, including strategic analysis and recommendations for
market development (Canadian engineering company, 2003)
Technology
and Markets for Synthetic Resins
Training
and consulting regarding technology, marketing, technical service, customer
service and R&D for synthetic resins, in particular polyethylene (China
National Petroleum Company, 2002)
Economic
Opportunities for the Plastics Industry
Researched,
authored and presented a study of the plastics and polymers industry. It
involved use of statistical indicators to identify economic patterns and to
assess international competitiveness, leading to specific policy
recommendations and support to strategy and decision making (Alberta
Economic Development, 2002)
Technical/Economic
Study
Marketing,
costs and business analysis regarding make or buy a petrochemical commodity,
including patent search, process description, strategy alternatives, project
approval and negotiations with third party (Canadian petrochemical company,
2001)
International
Marketing Strategy for Petrochemical Process
Marketing
research and competitive analysis for a chemical commodity produced by the
client, resulting in a marketing strategy and sales presentation with key
messages (Canadian petrochemical company, 2000-01)
THECIS
Fellow
Provide
advice and support to innovation research projects and seminars conducted by
The Centre for Innovation Studies, affiliated with the
NSERC
Committee - Value Added Products and Processes
Review
and recommendation for funding of university research proposals in energy,
petrochemicals, catalysis, fuel cells and nanotechnology for the National
Research Council of Canada (2003).
