Energy transition

As experts in understanding Western Canadian oil and gas infrastructure, GDM is a key partner in analyzing current infrastructure to determine which assets can be used, both in the short and long term, to transport hydrogen or other future fuel sources.
Energy Transition

Climate change. It is impossible to ignore.

Around the world, countries are looking for ways to reduce carbon emissions to comply with environmental regulations and strengthen the global response. In Canada, this includes a commitment to reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 30% by 2030, and a further plan by the federal government to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050.

As we try to navigate these new regulations, hydrogen is emerging as an equivalent alternative to traditional fossil fuels due to its high energy content and potential for zero carbon emissions. With our comprehensive dataset of Western Canadian oil and gas infrastructure, GDM has begun the process of assessing the potential for current assets to transport hydrogen as we potentially transition to a hydrogen economy.

Converge Connectivity Manager by gdm makes it easy to identify connections and create system diagrams that give you a holistic understanding of your pipeline network.
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Converge by gdm lets you gain insight using built-in reports and analytics
Converge by gdm lets you gain insight using built-in reports and analytics
GUIDING THE FUTURE ENERGY NETWORK

Get a head-start on planning for the energy transition

Don’t get left behind. As the energy transition continues forward, stay informed and active with how your current pipeline assets can be repurposed for alternative fuel or CO2 transportation. With Converge, view potential pipelines and assets for future retrofits, while evaluating potential risks that different liquids bring to the table. See our white papers below for our analysis of how to compete in an emerging hydrogen economy, and what to do with CO2.

WHITE PAPER

Assessing Western Canada’s Readiness to Compete in an Emerging Hydrogen Economy

In this paper, we identify the journey that will lead us to an energy transition, from Supplemental Blending at low concentrations (up to 5% H2 by volume), through to a pure hydrogen economy.

​We evaluate the readiness of current infrastructure, as well as considerations for safety, the environment, integrity management, and regulatory concerns. We also take a deeper dive into the requirements for assessing infrastructure to determine suitability to take on higher percentages of hydrogen, and what this will mean for end users, both now and in the future.

Assessing western canadas readiness to compete in an emerging hydrogen economy - GDM ebook
Assessing western canadas readiness to compete in an emerging hydrogen economy - GDM ebook
What do we do with CO2? GDM ebook
What do we do with CO2? GDM ebook
WHITE PAPER

What do we do with CO2? 

As a follow-on Analysis to “Assessing Western Canada’s Readiness to Compete in an Emerging Hydrogen Economy”, we have taken a deeper look at the potential for existing infrastructure to transport CO2. 

​In our new paper, ”What do we do with CO2? Assessing pipeline infrastructure requirements for CO2 transport”, we take a deeper dive into the integrity considerations, regulatory requirements, and infrastructure conditions needed for pipelines to be re-purposed for CO2 transport. 

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