Energy Transition
is not going to be easy,
but we can set
everything straight.
Inspired by the Albertosaurus dinosaur (smaller relative of the Tyrannosaurus, also referred to as T-Rex) that lived in the Canadian Rocky mountains in the province of Alberta during the Late Cretaceous period, we at Albertosaur Energy envision ourselves to be nimble and agile in the services we provide to our clients. An apex predator, the Albertosaurus was at the top of its food chain. Given the urgent need to combat climate change, Albertosaur Energy is providing sustainability solutions to make sure that humans do not face the same fate as dinosaurs.
Albertosaur Energy takes a systems-level approach to its cases to find an optimal solution to the problem. This can be for blending of hydrogen into end-use natural gas equipment (like pipelines, compressors, gas turbines, and boilers/heaters/furnaces) or to optimize low-carbon feedstocks used in refineries and petrochemical facilities. We provide customized pathways to lead an organization to a low-carbon economy. We work with governments, commercial and institutional environments, non-profits all over the world; from research to go-to-market. We also cater to Small Island Developing States (SIDS) to reduce their reliance on fossil fuels. We pride ourselves on identifying and filling in technology gaps, particularly in early stage commercialization developments. This is also relevant for providing technical expertise in engineering intensive sectors to foundations, the financial, private equity sectors, and sovereign wealth funds.
Globally, since only 25% of the emissions come from the traditional electricity sector, we provide due diligence and technical/business consulting services for the manufacturing, energy, transportation, agricultural, buildings and ports sectors. Accounting for 27% of greenhouse gas emissions is the hard-to-abate sector. Currently in the US, about 40% of the energy mix is through electricity while the rest 60% comes from fuels. In developing countries like India, fuels can constitute as much as 82% of the total energy mix.
Manufacturing Solutions to reduce emissions and energy use in production of aluminum, steel, cement, chemicals and fertilizers. Role of energy efficiency, bioenergy, carbon capture and hydrogen in operations for industrial decarbonization. Advanced manufacturing of electrolyzers (electricity makes up about 60% of the operating costs for green hydrogen production). Additively manufactured anisotropic permanent magnets. Production of large metallic near net shape components in complex systems (that currently comprise of about 95% of U.S. carbon-free power generation).
Energy Solutions to decarbonize the electric grid through renewables (hydro, solar, wind). Refinery and petrochemical feedstock optimization to procure low-carbon oil as a "drop-in" fuel in existing infrastructure. CO2 emission analysis from Fluidized Catalytic Cracker (FCC) plant, Fuel Gas system and Ethylene Crackers. Methane detection and abatement in natural gas supply chain (flaring, venting, fugitive emissions).
Transportation Solutions for electric mobility for light duty vehicles; liquid biofuels (biodiesel, ethanol, waste-to-energy), electrofuels (e-methanol, e-diesel) and hydrogen/ammonia for heavy duty vehicles, ships and alcohol-to-jet for planes. Use of Thermal Interface Materials in (SiC, GaN) power electronics to minimize heat losses in electric vehicles. Gasoline spark-controlled Compression Ignition engines, turbulent jet ignition, and its hybrid variants. Lightweighting applications using dissimilar metals joining techniques while meeting safety criteria. Circular economy and extended producer responsibility for tyre manufacturing and end-of-life vehicles.
Agriculture Solutions in agricultural waste-to-energy fuels, bio-fuels, nature-based solutions, soil and livestock emissions. About 40% of worldwide methane emissions are from the agriculture sector. Development of thermochemical pathways (pyrolysis and hydrothermal liquefaction in particular) over oleochemical pathways for production of fuels. Currently, "drop-in" biofuels (mostly from oleochemical pathways) make up 2% of global fuel markets.
Buildings Solutions to mitigate embodied (30%) and operational (70%) carbon emissions in residential and commercial buildings. More than 85% of the world’s existing building stock today will still be standing in 2050, making retrofitting crucial. Use of energy-efficient HVAC systems like ultra-efficient heat pumps (including gas bearing supported turbomachinery) to mitigate emissions from rapid urbanization. District heating/cooling for densely populated areas. Leakage from insulation, windows; improvements in masonry. Special applications in logistic/industrial hubs, refrigerated warehouses. ASHRAE and LEED rating and certifications.
Ports Climate risk assessment for strategic assets and critical infrastructure. Logistics and supply chain solutions for energy along with initiatives to decarbonize ports. Maritime and port security. Sustainable dredging and ship recycling practices. Carbon capture using temperature swing adsorption utilizing cold energy from liquefied natural gas.
Reservoir Engineering Carbon capture for DAC and point-source CCUS, BECCS using novel sorbents and enzymes. Solutions for carbon dioxide storage and sequestration simulations in geological formations (coal-bed methane, basalt mineralization, plume migration). CO2 enhanced oil recovery from conventional and unconventional (shale and heavy oil) reservoirs. Accuracy of measurement or modeling of PVT in the context of unconventional reservoirs (tight gas) or high-pressure high-temperature (deepwater). Enhanced geothermal systems, low-enthalpy reservoirs and waste-heat recovery.
Systems Engineering Solutions for environment, health and safety (EHS); life-cycle analysis; techno-economical analysis; automation and application of quality assurance, control theory and system engineering principles. Optimization of blending of hydrogen into natural gas infrastructure; and midstream CO2 ship/pipeline/rail transportation. Pinch analysis for process industries. Use of Thermal Interface Materials in data centers and consumer electronics.