The Alberta Government is giving nine oilsands projects more than $70 million to support economic growth.
The money is provided by the government through Emissions Reduction Alberta (ERA), an organization that works to develop and demonstrate innovative, emissions-reducing technology.
“Albertans know that our economy and our environment go hand-in-hand. These new technologies will reduce emissions while also creating jobs, reducing costs and boosting competitiveness. Our investments in innovation continue to position Alberta as a forward-looking energy producer and climate change leader,” said Shannon Phillips, minister of environment and parks and minister responsible for the Climate Change Office.
The following projects are selected for funding:
- Suncor Energy Inc. – High temperature membranes for steam-assisted gravity drainage water treatment
- Canadian Natural Resources Limited – In-pit extraction process
- Enlighten Innovations (formerly Field Upgrading Ltd.) – CLEANSEAS™ demonstration project
- Heavy Oil Solutions Inc. – partner with Cenovus Energy Inc., partial upgrader with integrated water treatment
- MEG Energy – eMVAPEX pilot, phase 3
- Cenovus Energy Inc. – Flash Steam Generation field prototype
- Imperial – Enhanced bitumen recovery technology pilot
- ConocoPhillips Canada – Non-condensable gas co-injection for thief zone mitigation
- Cenovus Energy Inc. – Multi-pad pilot of a solvent-aided process
Selections were made based on the ability to advance innovative technology solutions to delivery greenhouse gas emissions reductions and cost competitiveness enhancements.
These projects will help the oilsands industry meet the legislated emissions cap of 100 megatonnes by 2030.
