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The Canadian Case Study

Background

Method: Assess Risk and Uncertainties in Pathways

I) Capping Oil Sands GHG emissions and methane reduction

II) Paced Oil Sands development and land use protection

Use of

GCAM-BC3 Integrated Assessment Model,

Calliope Energy Systems Model, and

E3ME Energy, Economy and Environmental Model

Stakeholder Consultation to capture the perspective of communities involved regarding the socio-economic impact of pathways

The TRANSrisk project has received funding from the European Union’s Horizon 2020 research and innovation programme under grant agreement No 642260


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100 Mts / Year CO2 emissions limit for Oil Sands sector

Carbon Tax

30 CAD/tCO2

2022 => 50 CAD/tCO2

+energy efficiency,

+renewables,

+carbon capture and storage,

-methane flaring

Increase protected natural areas and tradition land use rights from 10% to 40%

Implementation of rigorous industrial best practices for companies operating in the area

III) Supporting a clean energy mix

Carbon Tax

> 30 CAD / t CO2

30% Renewables in the Electricity sector by 2030

Increase of Solar, Wind, & Geothermal Energy

+ 5GW RES by 2030

+ 400,000 Geothermal Wells

Limited development of oil sands

Substitution of coal generation by NG (67%) & RES (33%)


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Canada: 1.6% of Global GHG Emissions

Among the Top 10 emitters

Alberta: 37.4% of National Emissions in 2014


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Paris Agreement: 30% reduction of GHG emissions compared to 2005 levels by 2030

Current production: 2.5 million barrels per day (bl/d) or 70 Mt of GHG emissions

Aim: Exploring Low Carbon Energy Pathways in Alberta