1. Canadian Gas Association CGA Regulatory Course MARCH 2019
Natural Gas in Canada
Canadian Gas Association
CGA Regulatory Course
MARCH 2019

2. The Canadian Gas association2 2

3. Natural Gas

4. Natural Gas Natural gas is more than 95% methane (CH4).
It is generally located deep under ground in porous rock formations sandwiched or trapped between more solid rock formations.
RNG, CNG, LNG all are forms of natural gas. Biomethane and biogas are raw gas that may not be up to pipeline quality.
They process out the water and other nasties.
They add in mercaptan (odourant) to make it easy to smell if there is a leak

5. Natural Gas attributes
Affordable
Annual production of over 2.8 trillion cubic feet to meet over 30% of Canada’s energy needs in more than 6.5 million homes, businesses, and industry; Canada’s robust supply outlook provides increased confidence in future price competitiveness.
Abundant
More than 100 years of supply at current production levels. Unconventional gas has fundamentally changed North America’s supply picture, providing long-term security and reliability.
Clean
Efficient and clean burning energy choice; fewer emissions than many other fuels; important partner for renewables and emerging low-emission technologies.
Versatile
Can improve end-use efficiency, contribute to lower emissions, and provide flexible partner in power generation and transportation.
Reliable
Comes from a variety of sources and is supported by extensive storage and pipeline networks.
Safe
Leaders in complying with stringent safety standards and regulations at all stages of natural gas exploration, production, transportation, distribution and use. 5 5

6. The resource base Natural gas resource base estimated at 1,278.1 tcf.
Over 200 years of supply.
Marketable production from that resource base totaled 5.73 trillion cubic feet (tcf) in 2017.
Canadian Natural Gas Resources & Reserves * (tcf)
Resource estimates
Conventional (excl tight gas)
68.1
Tight Gas
511.6
CBM
47.8
Shale Gas
370.5
Frontier
222.7
Other / Associated
9.0
Proven reserves
included above
RNG Resources
48.4
Total Resources & Reserves
1278.1
* Source: NEB Energy Futures Report, Reference case, October 2016
Total Resource Base
1278 trillion cubic feet (tcf)

7. Natural gas exploration

8. Natural gas trade

9. Natural gas production

10. Natural gas FINAL DEMAND

11. Natural gas use

12. Natural gas employment

13. Natural gas investment

14. Natural gas gdp

15. Natural gas pipelines

16. Natural gas storage

17. ENERGY COMMODITY prices

18. Delivered ENERGY COst

19. GLOBAL Natural gas prices

20. Natural gas consumers – BY TYPE

21. Natural gas consumers – BY REGION

22. Natural gas consumer spending

23. Natural gas – IN HOMES
Statistics Canada reports that total household spending on natural gas decreased from $7.3 billion in 2007 to $6.9 billion in 2017, driven by ever lower prices.
Meanwhile, StatsCan reports that electricity spending has increased from $15.3 billion in 2007 to $20.5 billion in 2017.
A cost-comparison of natural gas, to electricity, heating oil, and propane and heat pump/electric shows it’s the lowest cost residential energy option.
In 2018, it cost the average household between $1,077 to $4,582 to heat their home. Some could save as much $3,500 by using natural gas. 23 23

24. NATURAL GAS – IN TRANSPORTATION
On Road:
Commercial Canadian heavy engine technologies:
Reduce lifecycle carbon emissions by 20-25% and 85-90% using renewable natural gas (RNG)
Lower cost fuel for trucking, refuse, transit, vocational trucks.
For Marine:
Opportunities on Great Lakes.
Ferry applications.
For Rail:
Strategic re-fuelling hubs can create a cleaner, safer, more economic North American rail re-fuelling network.
For Off-Road
LNG in Canadian mining and other vehicle operations to improve competitiveness, attract investment and lower cost and emissions.
Heavy duty, medium, and freight light duty: 35% of Canadian Transportation Energy Use
Marine: 4% of Canadian Transportation Energy Use
Freight rail: 3% of Canadian Transportation Energy Use
Off road: 4% of Canadian Transportation Energy Use 24 24

25. NATURAL GAS – GHG EMISSIONS

26. NATURAL GAS – GHG EMISSIONS

27. NATURAL GAS – GHG EMISSIONS

28. NATURAL GAS – FUTURE USE
Biofuels and Emerging Energy includes biomass (wood), solar, geothermal, hydrogen, ethanol and biodiesel. Other includes coal, coke, and coke oven gas, unless otherwise listed.

29. NATURAL GAS – DECISION TRACKER

30. NATURAL GAS – ENERGY REGULATION QUARTERLY

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