Episode 39: How ERA Maps the Future

In this episode, Craig Werner, Director of Partnerships and Engagement, Chris Owttirm, Executive Director of Technology and Innovation, and Isabella Tarasco, Innovation Investment Manager, discuss our Technology Roadmap (TRM); what it is, why it matters, and how it’s evolving to help Alberta’s industries navigate towards a low-carbon future.You can learn more about our TRM here.

In this episode, we sat down with Thomas McArthur, Chief Operating Officer at Kuva Systems, to talk about how the technology works, what they've learned from working in Alberta's oil and gas fields, and why context, not just detection, is the Key to cutting methane emissions.Since our conversation with Thomas was recorded, Kuva has joined forces with Sensirion, a Swiss-based sensor manufacturer. This exciting new chapter expands their capacity to offer continuous methane monitoring around the world.Learn more at kuvasystems.com

In this episode, we sat down with Chris Doornbos, President & CEO of E3 Lithium, to explore their mission, the breakthrough behind their selective extraction process, and the role of strategic funding in de-risking this transformative project.Learn More at e3lithium.ca

In this episode, we sat down with Jason de Jong, Consulting Energy Project Developer at Strathcona, who walks us through the challenges and breakthroughs shaping Alberta’s carbon capture landscape and why continuous innovation is critical to achieving decarbonization in Alberta and beyond.To learn more, visit strathconaresources.com

In this episode, we sat down with Megan Bowen, the Sustainability Project Development Engineer at Strathcona Resources to discuss their cutting-edge carbon capture and storage (CCS) technologies, navigating complex regulatory landscapes, and the challenges of redefining an industry rooted in tradition while becoming a leader in carbon innovation.To learn more, visit strathconaresources.com

In this episode, we sit down with Parminder Sandhu, CEO and Managing Director of Enerva Energy Solutions, to discuss how the SEMI Program removes barriers, delivers real-world results, and makes energy efficiency attainable for businesses of all sizes.To learn more, visit eralberta.ca/semi

In this episode, we sit down with James Fann, President and CEO of the International CCS Knowledge Center, to explore what it means for Canada to remain at the forefront of this industry, and why CCS is essential for a sustainable future.To learn more, visit ccsknowledge.com

In this episode, we speak with Andrew Hall, Managing Director and Head of the Carbon Market Advisory at TD Securities, about the world of project financing, carbon credits, green bonds, and how banks like TD are stepping in to support BECCS and other emissions-reducing initiatives.To learn more, visit TDSecurities.com

In this episode, we speak with Jonathan Rhone, Co-founder and CEO of CO280, about what makes a good CDR project and how CO280 is building partnerships to tackle the hardest part of the journey to net zero.To learn more, visit CO280.com

In this episode, we speak with Jamie Stephen, Managing Director at TorchLight Bioresources, about the Alberta advantage for bioenergy, Torchlight's Rocky Mountain project, and keeping captured carbon safely stored for the long haul.