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60 mins
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60 mins
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10 mins
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45 mins
Session Chairs: Varun Pathak, Computer Modelling Group; Januar Wirawan, ProtonH2
Opening Keynote: Ian MacGregor, Founder and Chief Executive Officer - North West Digital Power/Hydrogen Naturally
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15 mins
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90 mins
Session Chairs: Aryou Manousi, SLB; Claude Rezk, Cardinal Energy
As hydrogen emerges as a cornerstone of the global energy transition, this session explores the multifaceted drivers shaping the business case for H₂ development in Western Canada and beyond.
Presentations:
Green with Envy? Hydrogen Production in a Carbon-Constrained World
Mark Droessler, University of AlbertaAdditional presentations will be confirmed soon.
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15 mins
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90 mins
Session Chairs: Bob Prasad, Lauren Services; Malina Trifkovic, University of Calgary; Januar Wirawan, ProtonH2
Highlighting emerging technologies - both subsurface and above-surface applications - and their transition strategies
Presentations:
Exploring for Geological Hydrogen - Improve Decisions with Portfolio-based Exploration, Chance of Success, and Value of Information
Philip Ball; Graham Banks, Route to Reserves & Januar Wirawan, ProtonH2Methane Pyrolysis
Matt Desroches, Innova CleantechPresentation #3: More information coming soon.
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65 mins
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90 mins
Session Chairs: Dylan Lougheed, SAGA Wisdom; Wendy Wen, GLJ
Presentations:
Surface-Subsurface Integrated Modelling for CCS
David Burns, EnbridgeUnderstanding the New Stakeholder RACI Required for Hydrogen and Carbon Capture Capitol Engineering Projects
Mark Guirguis, Spartan ControlsPresentation #3: TBD
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30 mins
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75 mins
Session Chairs: David Layzell, University of Calgary; Rosmin Madhani, Energy Inc.; Malina Trifkovic, University of Calgary
This panel session will focus on the practical, technological, and economic aspects of moving hydrogen from production sites to end users. Attendees will gain insights into safety standards, material compatibility challenges (such as embrittlement and compression technologies), and the cost drivers that shape different delivery options. By examining real‐world examples, the panel will highlight barriers—ranging from high capital intensity and technical hurdles to variable demand profiles—and explore opportunities for cross‐sector integration and decarbonization benefits.
Moderator:
Milana Trifkovic, Professor - University of Calgary
Panelists:
Nathan Ashcroft, Director Low Carbon Solutions - Stantec
Natasha Kostenuk, CEO - Ayrton Energy
Jessica Lof, Business Development Manager - Air Products Canada
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90 mins
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60 mins
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60 mins
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45 mins
Opening Keynote: Brent Lakeman, Executive Director - Edmonton Region Hydrogen Hub
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15 mins
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90 mins
Session Chairs: Roy Christensen, KT Project; Manfred Klein, MA Klein & Associates
Gas turbine systems play a critical role in facilitating an energy transition towards a set of diverse and cleaner energy systems, to support secure and reliable energy infrastructure that is critical for Canada's industrial and economic performance. For over 50 years the 'Gas Turbines for Energy Network' (GTEN) has been Canada's trusted hub for gas turbine system expertise and knowledge-sharing. These systems consist of efficient peak electric power and combined cycle systems with fuel flexibility to complement renewable energy, or provide gas pipeline and offshore compression, industrial cogeneration, and district energy systems for communities.
Presentations:
Gas Turbine Energy Systems with Future Hydrogen and CO2 Capture
Manfred Klein, MA Klein & AssociatesValidating Next Generation Energy and Propulsion Technologies
George Hajecek, MDS AeroTransiting from Natural Gas to Hydrogen: Combustion CFD Analysis for Industrial Applications
Ehsan Askarimahvelati, Wood PLC
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15 mins
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90 mins
Session Chairs: Roy Christensen, KT Project; Parnian Haghighat, Suncor
Presentations:
Transitioning from Natural Gas to Hydrogen Blend-Process Safety and HSE Consideration
Christian Chauvet, Wood PLCAdditional presentations will be confirmed soon.
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60 mins
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90 mins
Session Chairs: Willow Liu, MEDENG; Varun Pathak, Computer Modelling Group
This session will examine hydrogen storage, particularly in the context of integrated blue/grey hydrogen production, with a focus on subsurface storage options such as salt caverns and depleted reservoirs. The physics associated with subsurface storage and deliverability of the stored hydrogen on-demand will also be considered. The discussions will highlight how coupling hydrogen storage with carbon capture and sequestration (CCS) can enable scalable, low-carbon hydrogen systems in Western Canada.
Presentations:
Operational and Commercial Aspects of Underground Hydrogen Storage
Basker Murugappan, New Mexico TechAn Update on Field Trials of Hydrogen Storage in Canadian Salt Caverns: Recent Progress and Challenges
Hassan Dehghanpour, University of AlbertaPresentation #3 TBA
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540 mins
GTEN will partner with the SPE and the Canadian Hydrogen Working Group on a one-day technical training event in the Delta Hotel in downtown Calgary on Oct 9. This course covers basic equipment designs with plant examples, as below;
- Basics of Gas Turbine and Centrifugal Compressor Systems
- Peaking Power, Electric Compression, and Cogeneration
- Hydrogen, CO2 Capture, and Environmental Solutions
- Control Systems, Component Repair, and Digital Service Solutions
- Possible facility tour
This is a ticketed event. Click HERE to register.
The ‘Gas Turbines for Energy Network’ (GTEN, former IAGT) group has been active for 50 years, dealing with technical outreach, plant tours and networking among about 20 companies that provide gas turbine system equipment and maintenance services across North America.