Brent Lakeman

Brent Lakeman is Manager of the Carbon and Energy Management Business Unit at the Alberta Research Council.  Brent manages the ARC’s programs targeted at storing CO₂ in deep geological formations and on developing technology alternatives for cleaner energy from fossil fuels.   This involves the direction and supervision of over 20 research scientists and engineers examining technologies associated with all facets of CO2 conversion, capture and storage. 

Since joining the ARC in 2004, Brent’s has been responsible for developing and managing a wide range of projects including the Pembina Cardium CO₂ EOR Monitoring Project and Heartland Area Redwater Project (HARP) for CO2 Storage. 

Prior to joining the ARC, Brent worked with Alberta Environment and Alberta Energy for over 13 years on energy-related air issues.   Brent holds a Masters in Public Administration from Queens University and a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Alberta.

Presentation (click here to see Brent's Presentation):
Carbon Management and Alberta's Sustainable Energy Strategy

CO2 Capture and Storage (CCS) has been identified as a key component of Alberta's climate change and sustainable energy strategies.  While CCS technologies have been piloted by the Alberta Research Council and other organizations over the past 15 years, government and industry are working to accelerate the adoption of commercial scale projects over the coming decade.  This presentation will highlight opportunities and challenges associated with the implementation of this important technology across key sectors of Alberta's economy.