2014 - 2015 Events
A description of the various Speaker Series, Trips, and Panels the University of Alberta Energy Club held during the Fall 2014 and Winter 2015 Semesters!
Annual General Meeting (AGM) & Speaker Series: Geopolitical Impacts on Forecasted Oil Prices
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September 18, 2014:
As always, the Energy Club executives were very excited to be hosting the first event of the year, our Annual General Meeting (AGM) and Speaker Series talk by Richard Dixon. The AGM gave members a chance to learn about the Energy Club's mission statement and past events, it also provided the opportunity for members to comment on the 2014 - 2015 event program. Following the AGM, Richard Dixon of the Alberta Energy Regulator (AER) discussed the impacts of geopolitical instability on global oil prices. The Crisis in Ukraine and instability in the Middle East are impacting present and forecasted crude oil prices. Richard Dixon is the Chief of Strategic Foresight with the AER. |
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About the Speaker:
Mr. Dixon is the Chief of Strategic Foresight with the AER. His background includes expertise in energy economics, scenario planning, strategic planning, policy and foresight, particularly as it relates to the energy and environment sectors
Mr. Dixon is the Chief of Strategic Foresight with the AER. His background includes expertise in energy economics, scenario planning, strategic planning, policy and foresight, particularly as it relates to the energy and environment sectors
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Energy Panel: Prospects of Energy in Alberta
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October 7, 2014:
This event included speaker presentations on multiple energy prospects available in our province. Members joined us for our Panel Discussion on Prospects of Energy in Alberta where we had the opportunity to hear experts in their field discuss BioEnergy, Oil Sands, and Geothermal Energy. Each of the panelists had the chance to share their input on the topic, and provided students with insightful, thought provoking answers to the questions about Alberta's current and future prospects in Energy. |
About the Speakers:
- Dr. Arifa Sultana from Alberta Innovates - Energy and Environment Solutions (AI-EES) who discussed BioEnergy Prospects.
- Mr. Paul Cheruvathur, Manager, Project Engineering and Approvals from the Department of Energy discussed Oil Sands.
- Mr. Craig Dunn from Borealis GeoPower who discussed Geothermal Energy.
- Dr. Arifa Sultana from Alberta Innovates - Energy and Environment Solutions (AI-EES) who discussed BioEnergy Prospects.
- Mr. Paul Cheruvathur, Manager, Project Engineering and Approvals from the Department of Energy discussed Oil Sands.
- Mr. Craig Dunn from Borealis GeoPower who discussed Geothermal Energy.
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Field Trip: Strathcona Community Energy Centre
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October 20, 2014:
The Energy Club organized a field trip to the Strathcona Community Energy Centre, set in the middle of Sherwood Park. Strathcona’s community energy (district energy) system supplies efficient and sustainable thermal energy to customers in the “Centre in the Park” development. The system supplies hot water throughout the development primarily by combusting agricultural residues in a biomass combustion boiler, and by using natural gas as backup. Utilizing biomass reduces greenhouse gas emissions by 1200 tonnes per year. The trip was a successful event giving an opportunity to students to familiarize with biomass boiler system and its important role in developing a sustainable future. - Learn More |
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Speaker Series: Carbon Management with ICO2N
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November 13, 2014:
The club hosted a carbon management planning event with our Sponsors ICO2N (Integrated CO2 Network). Technical and policy experts from ICO2N provided an overview of Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) in Canada, and shared the technological, social, and economic factors influencing the clean energy technology. In addition, they moderated a group brainstorming session, in which students had the unique opportunity to discuss carbon management strategies from the perspectives of government, industry and the public. ICO2N is a group of Canadian companies who have a commitment and a strong interest to develop Carbon Capture and storage in Canada. - Learn More |
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Speaker Series: Climate Talks with Student Energy
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December 4 , 2014:
For this event, members joined us in understanding the science behind climate talks as we host a Student Energy Webinar with a lead author of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change's (IPCC) 5th Assessment, Ralph Sims. Learn from Ralph about IPCC's 5th Assessment Report and the key findings that are informing the global climate negotiations. |
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About the Speaker:
Ralph Sims is a Senior Analyst with the International Energy Agency(IEA) on renewable energy and 450 Policy Scenario 2006-2009 including reports on Bioenergy project development; Renewable Heating and Cooling; Biofuels; Cities, Towns and Renewable Energy. - Learn More
Ralph Sims is a Senior Analyst with the International Energy Agency(IEA) on renewable energy and 450 Policy Scenario 2006-2009 including reports on Bioenergy project development; Renewable Heating and Cooling; Biofuels; Cities, Towns and Renewable Energy. - Learn More
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Energy Panel: Waste Management and Diversion
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February 5, 2015:
The Biorefining Conversions Network and the Energy Club were proud to present a panel discussion on Waste Management and Diversion. The event included a networking lunch followed by a discussion with the panelists (descriptions below). The panel was organized to highlight the utilization of municipal solid waste and corresponding government policies. Topics of discussion included establishing academic-industrial partnerships, raising funds for research, bringing enabling technologies to market, municipal solid waste utilization and government policy. The event provided a great to students and faculty alike to understand the current policies and infrastructure available to handle waste mangement as well as future plans of the Government regarding sustainable future development from waste management perspective. |
About the Speakers:
David Lynch - General Manager, R&D, Enerkem
Surindar Singh - Executive Director of Renewables and Emerging Technologies at Alberta Innovates Energy and Environmental Solutions
Ray Dumouchel - Associate Director of Buildings and Grounds Services, University of Alberta
Mr. Christian Felske - Technical Specialist of Processing, Research & Regulatory at the Waste Management Services, City of Edmonton
David Lynch - General Manager, R&D, Enerkem
Surindar Singh - Executive Director of Renewables and Emerging Technologies at Alberta Innovates Energy and Environmental Solutions
Ray Dumouchel - Associate Director of Buildings and Grounds Services, University of Alberta
Mr. Christian Felske - Technical Specialist of Processing, Research & Regulatory at the Waste Management Services, City of Edmonton
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Field Trip: Renewable Energy Field Trip @ Solar Communities in Alberta
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March 27, 2015:
The Energy Club held a one day field trip to two different community solar and energy efficiency projects in southern Alberta:
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- Community Solar and Energy Efficiency Projects - Black Diamond, AB. Black Diamond is a town near Okotoks, AB, with a committed approach to sustainability. They have made considerable investments into alternative energy which has allowed for the installation of solar panels and energy efficiency projects at sites such as the town hockey arena. The group will get a tour and presentation about the efforts the town has made towards sustainability and energy management. - Learn More
It was a great opportunity to meet other energy club members and be inspired by projects going on right here in our province.
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Energy Talks: Student Presentations on Energy
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April 2, 2015:
The club hosted a TEDx-style Energy Talk Night with the main presenters being YOU, the students. This event was open to anyone who wanted to do a Tedx-style presentation on an energy related topic of their choice. We were very pleased to invite undergraduate and graduate students to submit a 300 word proposal that was then reviewed and the speakers were then selected for the event. A description of the presenters can be found below. It was a great opportunity for graduate or undergraduate students to present their research or topics they are passionate about to the student body. Likewise, it allowed students to see the research interests of their peers. |
About the Speakers:
Guest Speakers:
Andrew Leach - Energy and Environment Economist and Alberta School of Business Professor
Peter L. Chan, P. Eng: - Current President for YPE Edmonton and Energy Management Specialist for Enbridge Pipelines Inc.
Student Speakers:
Mahdi Vaez - A Post Doctorate in the Engineering Management Program giving his talk on Pipeline Hydro-transport of Agricultural Residue Biomass: Alternative Approach to Traditional Truck Mode of Delivery
Jeff Rutherford - A 4th year Mechanical Engineering student giving his talk on Oil Refining
Jacob John - An undergraduate in Mechanical Engineering giving his talk on Advanced Modular Nuclear Reactors (AMNR): Mass production of reactors with maximized production efficiency
Zayed Almansouri - A 4th year Mechanical Engineering Student giving his talk on Reducing GHG emissions in Energy Transmission
Guest Speakers:
Andrew Leach - Energy and Environment Economist and Alberta School of Business Professor
Peter L. Chan, P. Eng: - Current President for YPE Edmonton and Energy Management Specialist for Enbridge Pipelines Inc.
Student Speakers:
Mahdi Vaez - A Post Doctorate in the Engineering Management Program giving his talk on Pipeline Hydro-transport of Agricultural Residue Biomass: Alternative Approach to Traditional Truck Mode of Delivery
Jeff Rutherford - A 4th year Mechanical Engineering student giving his talk on Oil Refining
Jacob John - An undergraduate in Mechanical Engineering giving his talk on Advanced Modular Nuclear Reactors (AMNR): Mass production of reactors with maximized production efficiency
Zayed Almansouri - A 4th year Mechanical Engineering Student giving his talk on Reducing GHG emissions in Energy Transmission
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