An energy resources conservation board review of oil sands development in Alberta
Conference
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OSTI ID:269523
- Energy Resources Conservation Board, Calgary, Alberta (Canada)
The Energy Resources Conservation Board (ERCB) is charged with the responsibility for ensuring the orderly, efficient, and economical development, in the public interest, of the oil sands resources of Alberta. The Board`s role in the review of project applications, including aspects such as public consultation, environmental sustainability, technical and economic considerations, is discussed. The paper reviews advances at mineable oil sands operations through production increases and reliability improvements. The progress on environmental issues facing these operations, particularly with respect to air emissions and tailings containment and reclamation, is also addressed. The paper also covers current in situ project status, thermal/primary production potential, and development trends such as the application of the steam assisted gravity drainage (SAGD) process and horizontal well drilling. As well, environmental issues such as water management and oily sand production and disposal are discussed.
- OSTI ID:
- 269523
- Report Number(s):
- CONF-9502114--Vol.1
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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