Journal of Canadian Petroleum Technology, Vol.44, No.8, 32-36, 2005
Protecting the public interest - The evolution of sulphur recovery andsolution gas conservation in Alberta
Alberta has used two different approaches in developing new requirements for sulphur recovery and for managing solution gas flaring in Alberta. Both processes have used multi-stakeholder input and have demonstrated measurable success. The new sulphur recovery guidelines include clear requirements with both an incentive and enforcement component. The policy developed for solution gas management combines a voluntary approach with a regulatory backstop. The involvement of diverse stakeholders contributed to the success of using novel approaches to find solutions.