The Alberta Oil Sands Technology and Research Authority: Ten years of progress

Conference · Tue Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 1985 · Proc., Am. Pet. Inst., Refin. Dep.; (United States)

OSTI ID:5999407

Turner, L R

The Alberta Oil Sands Technology and Research Authority (AOSTRA) was established by the Government of Alberta in 1974 to promote research into the technological methods for the efficient and economic recovery and processing of bitumen and other products derived from oil sands and conventional heavy oils and for the recovery of crude oil through enhanced recovery methods. In its first 10 years of operation. AOSTRA, in cooperation with industry, has made a significant contribution to the technological base that now exists in Alberta. AOSTRA's involvement spans the complete range of oil sands and heavy oil research and development. AOSTRA's financial commitment to this work now exceeds $450 million. This paper highlights some of the more significant achievements of AOSTRA's first decade.

• Research Organization: Alberta Oil Sands Technology and Research Authority, Edmonton, Alberta
• OSTI ID: 5999407
• Report Number(s): CONF-8505145-
• Journal Information: Proc., Am. Pet. Inst., Refin. Dep.; (United States), Vol. 64; Conference: American Petroleum Institute midyear refining meeting, Kansas City, MO, USA, 14 May 1985
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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