Solar PV Options to Reduce Emissions from Drilling, Completions, and Production Operations
| dc.contributor.author | Gajudhur, Anisha Nikhitha | |
| dc.date.accessioned | 2022-09-09T20:10:51Z | |
| dc.date.available | 2022-09-09T20:10:51Z | |
| dc.date.issued | 2022-08 | |
| dc.description.abstract | This research assesses options for the oil and gas sector in Canada to reduce scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions from their drilling and completions operations. This sector accounts for 26% of national GHG emissions in Canada. Drilling and completions operations contribute to a significant portion of greenhouse gas emissions which can be reduced by various options. This paper explores the techno-economic feasibility of implementing different solar photovoltaic options to offset the carbon emissions for a specific organization. Using organizational and historical data coupled with SAM simulation software, the research finds that bi-facial panel systems with single-axis tracking offer the most cost-effective solution with the lowest Levelized Costs Of Electricity (LCOEs) when compared to their mono-facial, fixed mounted counterparts. Carbon offset credits produced by the system can be used to meet the organization's emissions compliance obligations. | |
| dc.identifier.citation | Gajudhur, A. N. (2022). Solar PV Options to Reduce Emissions from Drilling, Completions, and Production Operations (Unpublished master's project). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB. | |
| dc.identifier.uri | http://hdl.handle.net/1880/115179 | |
| dc.identifier.uri | https://dx.doi.org/10.11575/PRISM/40201 | |
| dc.language.iso | eng | |
| dc.publisher.department | Sustainable Energy Development | |
| dc.publisher.faculty | Graduate Studies Haskayne School of Business | |
| dc.publisher.faculty | Schulich School of Engineering | |
| dc.publisher.faculty | Faculty of Law | |
| dc.publisher.faculty | Faculty of Environmental Design | |
| dc.rights | University of Calgary graduate students retain copyright ownership and moral rights for their thesis. You may use this material in any way that is permitted by the Copyright Act or through licensing that has been assigned to the document. For uses that are not allowable under copyright legislation or licensing, you are required to seek permission. | |
| dc.title | Solar PV Options to Reduce Emissions from Drilling, Completions, and Production Operations | |
| dc.type | report | |
| thesis.degree.grantor | University of Calgary | |
| thesis.degree.name | Master of Science (MSc) |