The Natural Resources Initiative will enable earlier detection of ecological change, more adaptive resource management and more effective regulatory and stewardship decisions
The Regional Genomic Applications Partnership Program (GAPP) funds research and development projects to support public-private innovation driven by challenges and opportunities identified by industry.
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The Natural Resources Initiative will enable earlier detection of ecological change, more adaptive resource management and more effective regulatory and stewardship decisions
The Natural Resources Initiative will enable earlier detection of ecological change, more adaptive resource management and more effective regulatory and stewardship decisions
A major challenge facing Canada’s oil sands industry is returning post-mining landscapes to equivalent land capability. Especially problematic are the fluid tailings (FT) produced during bitumen extraction, since these contain several chemicals of ecological concern. The long-term land closure plans of all oil sands mining operators include reclaiming fluid tailings in pit lakes. Pit lakes
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Why is this research important to Alberta? Following oil sands extraction, either in situ or mining-based, by law the land must be reclaimed to equivalent land capability. When oil is extracted, the land is heavily disturbed, and topsoil is removed and either used at another site right away or stockpiled for later use in reclamation.
Genomic Bioindicators of Soil Health in Land Reclamation Read More »
Why is this research important to Alberta? Objectives around “decarbonizing” oil sands production in Alberta reflect the relatively high carbon footprint associated with oil sands production. This project will develop new microbial technology for lowering the emissions intensity associated with steam-assisted gravity drainage (SAGD) for oil sands production in Alberta. By increasing oil production rates
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Why is this research important to Alberta? The hydrogen sector is still emerging in Alberta and Canada. Large-volume storage reservoirs will be needed for hydrogen to help buffer against the intermittency of renewable energy, i.e., hydrogen generation in excess of immediate needs is temporarily stored underground and then retrieved shortly thereafter (days or months later).
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Why is this research important to Alberta? Alberta’s hydrogen future depends on storing hydrogen safely underground, but invisible microbial risks threaten that goal. Salt caverns are Alberta’s most promising option for large scale hydrogen storage, yet bacteria living in cavern brines can quietly consume stored hydrogen and produce toxic “sour gas”. Left unmanaged, this contamination
Why is this research important to Alberta? Chronic wounds and antimicrobial resistance (AMR) are major and growing healthcare challenges in Alberta, driving prolonged hospital stays, increased costs, and poor patient outcomes. Biofilm-associated infections affect most chronic wound patients and are difficult to treat with existing therapies. This project addresses a critical gap by developing a
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