Technical And Economic Considerations Of Power Generation From Solution Gas In Alberta

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2016
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This research explores the potential for power generation from solution gas in Alberta, seeking to meet an increasing energy demand, contribute to the coal phase-out, and reduce flaring. Estimation of this potential is based on the analysis of technical and economic challenges associated with power generation, including volumes of solution gas available, its variability of production and quality for combustion, as well as available technologies and market conditions. The results of this study show that there is a potential for 127 MW power generation from the solution gas that is flared in the province and that gas production variability and quality do not limit its development. Current electricity pool price does not favor the implementation of the project but it still represents an economic alternative for flaring reduction when there is on-site demand or displacement of other fuels. Finally, 684 thousand tons of CO2 equivalent can be offset by flaring reduction.

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Rios, M. M. (2016). Technical And Economic Considerations Of Power Generation From Solution Gas In Alberta (Unpublished report). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB.