Opportunities for CO2 equivalent emissions reductions via flare and vent mitigation: A case study for Alberta, Canada

► Comprehensive analysis of upstream flaring and venting mitigation potential. ► Detailed data presented for Alberta, Canada, a mature oil and gas producing region. ► Solutions based on collection and compression into existing pipeline network. ► Significant greenhouse gas mitigation potential exists using existing technologies. ► NPV analysis suggests economic reductions in several cases even without CO2 credits.