Water technology development centre, Canada
Name and Location
Water technology development centre, Alberta, Canada.
Client
Suncor, Canadian Natural Resources, Devon Canada Corporation, Nexen Energy, Shell Canada Energy and Husky Oil Operations. The centre is being pursued as a joint industry project convened under Canada’s Oil Sands Innovation Alliance.
Project Description
The project involves the construction of a dedicated water technology development centre. The facility, located at Suncor’s Firebag in situ oil sands facility, will be used to test water treatment and further develop recycling technologies. Testing priorities will include minimising freshwater use and maximising reliability for steam-assisted gravity drainage production. The aim of the facility is to shorten the timeframe needed to develop and commercialise new technologies and significantly enhance existing technologies.
Value
$165-million.
Duration
Testing is expected to start by early 2017.
Latest Developments
None stated.
Key Contracts and Suppliers
None stated.
On Budget and on Time?
Not stated.
Contact Details for Project Information
Suncor, tel +1 403 296 4000 or email media@suncor.com.
Canadian Natural Resources, tel +1 403 517 6700 or fax +1 403 517 7350.
Nexen Energy, tel +1 403 699 4000.
Husky Oil Operations, tel +1 403 545 6327 or fax +1 403 545 6328.
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