Telephone Lake project
|
|
- Preston Hall
- 6 years ago
- Views:
Transcription
1 Telephone Lake project Cenovus Energy Inc. is a Canadian oil company. We re committed to applying fresh, progressive thinking to safely and responsibly unlock energy resources the world needs. Our operations include oil sands projects in northern Alberta, which use specialized methods to drill and pump the oil to the surface. As well, we have natural gas and oil production across Alberta and southern Saskatchewan. We also have 50 percent ownership in two U.S. refineries. Plain language document
2 Cenovus has received regulatory approval for the proposed Telephone Lake Project (the Project). An Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) for the Project was initially filed in 2007 by Encana Corporation, the predecessor in interest to Cenovus. As part of the regulatory process for major project applications the Province of Alberta asks resource companies to produce a plain language document (PLD) to provide an overview of their proposed project. This PLD will re-introduce the proposed Project, which was known previously as the Borealis in-situ project. While the information in this document is brief, more in-depth information has been and will continue to be provided to potentially impacted communities through the consultation process. Project history Telephone Lake is a unique oil sands project because there is a layer of groundwater (referred to as top water) directly above the oil. The top water layer is between 150 and 175 metres below the surface. Because of this layer, the Project was put on hold while new regulatory guidelines for top water management were developed by Alberta Environment (AENV). Since the original application was submitted in 2007, some details of the Project have changed and the project development area has increased from approximately 36 sections to approximately 61 sections. Project overview The Project is expected to have an initial production capacity of 90,000 barrels per day (bbls/d), over two phases and an estimated project life of up to 40 years. We plan to use a technology called steam-assisted gravity drainage (SAGD) to recover oil from the Middle McMurray formation. We also plan to use dewatering technology to remove the top water to ensure that the SAGD process is efficient. The total size of the project footprint is 1606 hectares. This number refers to the cumulative area that will be cleared throughout the life of the Project. Not all of this area will be cleared or in operation at one time as continual decommissioning and reclamation of pad sites will occur approximately every six to 12 years. The central plant is expected to cover up to 194 hectares, with an estimated total of up to 104 well pads supporting up to 971 well pairs over the life of the Project. The initial SAGD well pads will be up to seven hectares. The total construction workforce for the Project is estimated to be up to 1,200 people with an operations staff of up to 335 people. We are committed to using local contractors and hiring local workers as much as possible during the construction and operation of the Project. Project location The proposed Project is located in northern Alberta, about 90 kilometres northeast of Fort McMurray. The project area is in a remote location, primarily within Township 93 and 94, Range 3, W4M. The closest populated area is the community of Fort McKay. Telephone Lake plain language document
3 Understanding top water At Telephone Lake, there are a number of aquifers located above and below the oil. An aquifer is an underground formation where groundwater can flow through the spaces between the sand grains. As mentioned earlier, the proposed Project is unique because of the top water, which occurs directly above the oil. The top water is non-saline (fresh) according to AENV salinity standards, however it contains traces of oil, meaning it s not suitable for human consumption or agricultural use without substantial treatment. In order to protect the groundwater, we have been conducting ongoing monitoring in different aquifers in the area since If the Project is approved, monitoring would continue throughout the life of the Project (and even after it s finished) to make sure our operations are not impacting water at a regional level. Understanding dewatering Top water is not present in all areas where there is oil. Where there is top water present, and in order for the oil recovery process to be efficient, the top water must be moved before SAGD can begin. The process of moving the water is called dewatering. During dewatering, a separate system of wells will work together to displace top water. The top water zone is approximately 160 metres (525 feet) below the surface. The process works as follows: The air injector well injects air into the top water zone and helps displace the water The water producer well removes most of the water from the top water zone and pumps it up to the surface where it then flows through a pipeline to a water injector well The water injector wells work to re-locate the displaced water Surplus displaced top water will be injected into a deeper aquifer with similar water quality A small amount of displaced water will be used for steam generation TELEPHONE LAKE PLAIN LANGUAGE DOCUMENT
4 Understanding SAGD Once we remove the top water, we can then begin SAGD, a technology that uses steam to heat the oil so that the oil can be pumped to surface. SAGD works in the following process: Two horizontal wells are drilled one above the other approximately five metres (16 feet) vertically apart High temperature steam is injected into the upper (injector) well creating a steam chamber in the formation The steam heats and softens the oil The softened oil flows more freely and gravity drains it to the lower (producing) well The oil is then pumped to the surface and piped to the facility where it is treated for delivery to market Water also comes to the surface with the oil and is removed and reused for steam production. Over 90 percent of the water is recycled and reused No surface water from rivers or lakes will be used for steam production and no waste water will be discharged into rivers or lakes (disposal wells are used to inject it deep underground) The steam chambers at Telephone Lake are expected to be located at a depth of approximately 150 metres (492 feet) below the surface in areas with a cap rock barrier that is up to 65 meters (213 feet) thick. TELEPHONE LAKE PLAIN LANGUAGE DOCUMENT
5 Preliminary development plan The Project is expected to be constructed in two 45,000 bbls/d phases. We will use the wealth of experience we gained by constructing and operating SAGD facilities at Christina Lake and Foster Creek to design and operate our projects efficiently. We will also continue to look for ways to reduce our overall water use by improving reuse and recycle practices and minimizing the area we need to clear for development. The proposed Project is expected to include construction of the following: The central processing site to be constructed in phases is expected to include: oil treatment facilities with a maximum treating capacity of 90,000 bbls/d steam production facilities with up to 10 generators including two co-generation units water treatment facilities An estimated total of 90 SAGD well pads supporting up to 971 SAGD well pairs over the life of the Project Dewatering facilities consisting of: up to seven dewatering wells on 56 of the 90 SAGD pads up to ten additional dewatering only pads Up to four separate disposal pads and 20 disposal wells over the life of the Project A groundwater monitoring network (presently comprises 46 groundwater monitoring wells) Roads, pipelines and power lines required to operate the wells and transport the oil to the central processing site, all sharing a common corridor where possible to reduce environmental footprint The facility is expected to be constructed in a phased approach stretching over six years. The well pads and well pairs will be on a continual decommissioning and reclamation schedule over the entire 40-year life of the facility. This will be based on the typical well pad life of six to 12 years. The proposed Project will require related infrastructure such as electrical power lines, fuel gas pipelines and oil transportation pipelines. Related infrastructure will be applied for separately, as appropriate. Impacts of the Project We will involve the community through meetings and planning sessions to promote an understanding of the potential short and long-term impacts of the proposed Project. Potential impacts will be addressed in the EIA along with monitoring and mitigation measures which will include the following topics: Air quality, climate and noise Surface water quality Groundwater quality and quantity Fish, wildlife and vegetation Terrain and soils Historic resources Traditional ecological knowledge and land use Public health and safety Socio-economic conditions Project duration The timeline for starting the proposed Project depends on regulatory approvals, market conditions and company approval. As part of the regulatory process for the Project, we: Prepared an EIA based on the final Terms of Reference (TOR) issued by AENV Submitted the EIA to AENV and the Energy Resources Conservation Board (ERCB) as part of the project approval application Consulted with community members and the public, record any concerns or suggestions and communicate how these concerns will be addressed Assuming company approval to proceed, construction is expected to last for approximately 10 years with a projected operational life of approximately 40 years. The timing of construction start for each of the phases is dependant on market conditions and company approval. Telephone Lake plain language document
6 Stakeholder consultation Project disclosure and community consultation Filed revised joint application and EIA with AENV and the ERCB Project updates Inform stakeholders and regulators about the proposed changes to the development plans for Telephone Lake This will include individual meetings, presentations to stakeholders, and open houses on the development plans Provide feedback at any future community open house(s) held as the Project progresses or at area stakeholder presentations We will continue to follow-up on stakeholder input Re-commenced in 2010 and will be ongoing December 2011 Ongoing We recognize the importance of building and maintaining productive relationships with communities. We believe in working closely with local residents and other stakeholders to help them understand our projects, and to understand their needs and expectations. Telephone Lake plain language document
7 Glossary of terms air injector well a type of well used during the dewatering process that injects air into the top water zone to displace the ground water. aquifer an underground formation where water can flow through the spaces between the sand grains. co-generation a plant that simultaneously produces electricity and steam from one energy source. dewatering the process by which top water is removed to prepare the reservoir for SAGD. environmental impact assessment (EIA) a large study and report that is often required by Alberta Environment before approval will be granted for field development of certain projects. The EIA contains a large amount of field data, and includes a field inventory of environmental information which establishes a pre-project baseline for later comparison with conditions after the project has been initiated so that the project s impact on the environment can be measured. The EIA examines the environmental and socio-economic effects of the construction, operation and reclamation of a proposed project. The EIA must be prepared in accordance with the final terms of reference (TOR) established for that project. It must also be prepared in accordance with requirements prescribed under the Environmental Protection and Enhancement Act and it must also include a discussion of issues raised during the public consultation process. horizontal well a well that typically starts off at the surface in a vertical direction, but as the well is drilled, the direction gradually and continuously alters so eventually drilling occurs in a horizontal direction. Using horizontal drilling, it is possible to drill multiple wells from a small area of land. hydrocarbon naturally occurring organic compound that comprises hydrogen and carbon. oil a general term used to describe liquid hydrocarbons. steam-assisted gravity drainage (SAGD) a technology that involves drilling pairs of horizontal wells into underground formations, and injecting steam. The steam is pumped into the upper well, heats the oil, and causes the oil to flow into the bottom well so it can be pumped to the surface. steam chamber the area within the reservoir where the steam has risen from the steam injection well and production well through the sand layer. As the steam chamber develops it forms the shape of the upper half of an hour glass. Within the steam chamber, oil is heated to a point where it melts and flows towards the bottom of the chamber and can be pumped to the surface. steam generator a large container with pipes running through it. Water is piped into the container, heated with natural gas, and exits as steam. steam production facilities equipment (containers, steam generators and heat exchangers) used to make the steam that is injected into the wells. top water groundwater that is in direct contact with oil. water producer well a type of well used during the dewatering process that brings top water up to the surface. water injector well a type of well used to re-locate top water during the dewatering process. water treatment facilities equipment (containers, softeners and filters) used to remove contaminants from both the make-up water and produced water so that it can be heated to make steam inside the steam generators. well pad an area that is cleared and prepared for SAGD wells and/or dewatering wells to be drilled. well pair the two types of wells that are used during the SAGD process (the steam injector and the producer) make up a well pair. Telephone Lake plain language document
8 Contact information For more information or to provide comments about Cenovus s proposed Telephone Lake project please contact: Darwin Bateyko, Group Lead, Local Community Relations Phone: Toll-Free: telephonelake@cenovus.com Notice about Cenovus and Encana Cenovus, when used in this document, refers to Cenovus TL ULC. Cenovus TL ULC is a wholly owned subsidiary of Cenovus Energy Inc., is the operator for Telephone Lake Partnership. The previous EIA for the Project that was initially filed in 2007 was by Encana Corporation, a predecessor to Cenovus Energy Inc. Advisory regarding forward-looking statements This document contains forward-looking information prepared and submitted pursuant to Alberta regulatory requirements and is not intended to be relied upon for the purpose of making investment decisions including, without limitation, to purchase, hold or sell any securities of Cenovus Energy Inc. Additional information regarding Cenovus Energy Inc. is available at Nov Cenovus Energy Inc. 2014
SECTION 7.0 WATER SOURCE MANAGEMENT TABLE OF CONTENTS
SECTION 7.0 WATER SOURCE MANAGEMENT TABLE OF CONTENTS PAGE 7.0 WATER SOURCE MANAGEMENT... 7-1 7.1 Introduction... 7-1 7.2 Dewatering... 7-1 7.3 Domestic Water Supply... 7-2 7.4 Process Water Supply...
More informationGROUSE GROUSE IN SITU OIL SANDS PROJECT. Proposed Development Plan. Plain Language Project Summary
GROUSE Proposed Development Plan GROUSE IN SITU OIL SANDS PROJECT Plain Language Project Summary ABOUT CANADIAN NATURAL WHO WE ARE Canadian Natural Resources Limited (Canadian Natural) is a senior independent
More informationJackfish 2 Project. Public Disclosure Document. August 2005
Jackfish 2 Project Public Disclosure Document August 2005 Table of Contents Introduction...1 Company Profile...2 Preliminary Project Description...2 The Plan...2 The Process...3 Facilities...3 Physical
More informationLet s talk. About everything. Let s put it all on the table. Every sustainable solution, every safety practice, every infrastructure decision we want
Let s talk. About everything. Let s put it all on the table. Every sustainable solution, every safety practice, every infrastructure decision we want to share it all with you because it has an impact on
More informationCold Lake expansion project
Cold expansion project Initial project description Plain language summary March 2016 Our commitment Imperial Oil Limited s success depends on our ability to maintain an open dialogue with, and ongoing
More informationJAPAN CANADA OIL SANDS HANGINGSTONE SAGD PROJECT
Public Disclosure Document for the proposed JAPAN CANADA OIL SANDS HANGINGSTONE SAGD PROJECT May 7 th, 2008 I. INTRODUCTION Japan Canada Oil Sands Limited (JACOS) continues to evaluate the development
More informationMeadow Creek West. Project overview:
Project overview: Meadow Creek West will be a steam assisted gravity drainage (SAGD) oil sands development in northeast Alberta. Meadow Creek West is an additional phase to our Meadow Creek project and
More informationWater - policy and government regulation for heavy oil and oilsands development
Water - policy and government regulation for heavy oil and oilsands development Robert George, Alberta Environment and Sustainable Resource Development, Edmonton, Alberta Summary This presentation outlines
More informationorporate responsibility 2009 performance measures
orporate responsibility performance measures about cenovus 2 3 4 economic 5 environment 2 4 workforce 6 community 6 governance our approach to CR reporting health and safety energy efficiency and R&D measurement
More informationDecision Cenovus FCCL Ltd.
Decision 2012-196 Construct and Operate a 95-MW Cogeneration Power Plant, Construct and Operate Sunday Creek 539S Substation, Industrial System Designation and Interconnection of the Christina Lake Industrial
More informationSection 1 - Introduction
Section 1 - Introduction Algar Lake SAGD Project Section 1 Project Introduction TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. PROJECT INTRODUCTION... 1 1.1 PROJECT BACKGROUND... 1 1.2 PROJECT PROPONENT... 1 1.3 PROJECT OVERVIEW...
More informationSection 1 Project Introduction
Section 1 Project Introduction TABLE OF CONTENTS Page 1 PROJECT INTRODUCTION... 1 1.1 PROJECT BACKGROUND... 2 1.2 PROJECT PROPONENT... 3 1.3 PROJECT OVERVIEW... 4 1.4 PROJECT REGULATORY APPROVAL PROCESS...
More informationLARICINA ENERGY LTD. STONY MOUNTAIN PIPELINE PROJECT DESCRIPTION DOCUMENT FEBRUARY 2012
LARICINA ENERGY LTD. STONY MOUNTAIN PIPELINE PROJECT DESCRIPTION DOCUMENT FEBRUARY 2012 01 STONY MOUNTAIN PIPELINE Laricina will develop and follow an environmental protection plan that meets or exceeds
More informationEnhancing SAGD Bitumen Production Through Conductive, Convective and Radiant Heating
Enhancing SAGD Bitumen Production Through Conductive, Convective and Radiant Heating Rudy Strobl*, Statoil Canada Ltd., Calgary, Alberta rudstr@statoil.com Bryce Jablonski, Statoil Canada Ltd., Calgary,
More informationPresentation to the Oil Sands Multi-stakeholder Committee Bonnyville, September 13, 2006
Presentation to the Oil Sands Multi-stakeholder Committee Bonnyville, September 13, 2006 Mary Griffiths, Ph.D. Senior Policy Analyst, The Pembina Institute E-mail: maryg@pembina.org Mr. Chairman and Members
More informationAir injection & displacement for recovery with oil horizontal (AIDROH) project Approval #11618 Performance presentation
Air injection & displacement for recovery with oil horizontal (AIDROH) project Approval #11618 Performance presentation ERCB offices Calgary February 2013 Advisory This document contains forward-looking
More informationGroundwater Supply Development at Canadian Natural Resources Limited s In Situ Oil Sands Operations
THE PREMIUM VALUE DEFINED GROWTH INDEPENDENT Groundwater Supply Development at Canadian Natural Resources Limited s In Situ Oil Sands Operations Overview, Challenges and Lessons Learned Dave Edwards, P.Geol.
More informationPreliminary Disclosure; Application for Approval; Operating Permits, Volume 2: Licences and Approvals; and Abandonment Approval and
Information required by EUB Guide G-23 1.0 GENERAL INFORMATION 1.1 INTRODUCTION The application should include: a brief project summary, objectives, approvals requested, technical and economic details,
More informationCanada s oil sands the in situ producers perspective
Canada s oil sands the in situ producers perspective February 11, 2010 By: Chris Bloomer (Presented by: Gerald W. Bruce, IOSA member) IOSA Member Petrobank Who is IOSA? In situ Oil Sands Alliance Independent
More informationDecision MEG Energy Corp. Amend Christina Lake Industrial System Designation. December 15, 2011
Decision 2011-496 December 15, 2011 The Alberta Utilities Commission Decision 2011-496: Application No. 1607774 Proceeding ID No. 1505 December 15, 2011 Published by The Alberta Utilities Commission Fifth
More informationNexen Inc. OPTI Canada Inc.
Decision 2010-006 Nexen Inc. OPTI Canada Inc. Long Lake South Phase 1 Cogeneration Power Plant January 15, 2010 ALBERTA UTILITIES COMMISSION Decision 2010-006: Nexen Inc. and OPTI Canada Inc. Long Lake
More informationKearl Kearl Oil Sands Project Project Description November 2003
earl Kearl Oil Sands Project Project Description November 2003 PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT Imperial Oil Resources (Imperial) and ExxonMobil Canada Ltd. (ExxonMobil) are advancing public consultation and other
More informationShell Quest Carbon Capture and Storage Project. Shell Canada Limited
SCREENING SCOPING DOCUMENT For the proposed Shell Quest Carbon Capture and Storage Project Shell Canada Limited Prepared by: Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency Natural Resources Canada Fisheries
More informationALBERTA ENVIRONMENT ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AND ENHANCEMENT ACT APPLICATIONS NO AND ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT
Notice NOTICE OF APPLICATIONS SHELL CANADA LIMITED QUEST CARBON CAPTURE AND STORAGE RADWAY FIELD ENERGY RESOURCES CONSERVATION BOARD APPLICATIONS NO. 1689376, 1670112, AND 1671615 ALBERTA ENVIRONMENT ENVIRONMENTAL
More informationPressure Communication
Pressure Communication Industry, government collaborate on gas over bitumen R&D BY DEBORAH JAREMKO Slant drilling has helped push bitumen development, but more advances are needed 44 Oilweek February 2006
More informationAlberta Water Policy Update
Alberta Water Policy Update Steve Wallace Alberta Environment and Sustainable Resource Development Water Technologies Symposium 2013 April 11, 2013 Outline Organizational changes Water Conversation Hydraulic
More informationKearl. Project Description Update Kearl Mine Development
Project Description Update Mine Development May 2006 This document contains forward-looking information on future production, project start-ups and future capital spending. Actual results could differ
More informationSECURE Energy Services Inc. Proposed Conklin Class II Landfill Portions of: NE W4, SE W4 and NW W4
26 February 2016 RE: SECURE Energy Services Inc. Proposed Conklin Class II Landfill Portions of: NE 23-76-8W4, SE 26-76-8W4 and NW-24-76-8W4 Dear Sir or Madam, SECURE Energy Services Inc. ( SECURE ) is
More informationGrizzly Oil Sands ULC
May River SAGD Project A-1 Appendix A Table A-1 ERCB Draft 23 Oil Sands Project Applications (ERCB 2013) 3 GENERAL APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS 3.3 Project Description Requirements 3.3.1 Applicant and the
More informationThe Canadian Oil Sands in the Context of the Global Energy Demand
Extended Abstract for 17 th Convocation of the International Council of Academies of Engineering and Technological Sciences (CAETS), Tokyo, Japan, October 2007. The Canadian Oil Sands in the Context of
More informationAlberta Regulations: Wellbore Integrity Issues Driving Regulatory Change
Alberta Regulations: Wellbore Integrity Issues Driving Regulatory Change Presented by Theresa Watson T.L. Watson & Associates At the North American Wellbore Integrity Workshop October 16-17, 2013 Denver,
More informationWilliam Wilmot Matrix Solutions Inc. 118, Avenue S.W., Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Hydrogeologic Assessment in Support of the Development of the Peace River Oil Sands Deposit: A Case Study Concerning a Pilot-Scale in-situ SAGD Operation William Wilmot Matrix Solutions Inc. 118, 319-2
More information6 DRILLING AND COMPLETIONS
Cenovus FCCL Ltd. 6-1 Drilling and Completions 6 DRILLING AND COMPLETIONS 6.1 OVERVIEW This section contains information about the drilling and completion of wells within the CLTP. Well counts, locations
More informationImperial s Sarnia Products Pipeline Mississauga, Ontario. Credit River Valley Project
Imperial s Sarnia Products Pipeline Mississauga, Ontario Credit River Valley Project Preventative pipeline maintenance in Mississauga s Credit River Valley Imperial s Sarnia Products Pipeline (SPPL) carries
More informationShell Canada Limited. Shell s Comments for Phase 4: Oral Proceeding Related to Alberta Energy Regulator Proceeding No
Shell Canada Limited Shell s Comments for Phase 4: Oral Proceeding Related to Alberta Energy Regulator Proceeding No. 1769924 January 22, 2014 Good (morning/afternoon) Panel Members, AER staff, members
More informationConservation and Reclamation INFORMATION LETTER. Environmental Protection Guidelines for Oil Production Sites - Revised January 2002
March 2002 Conservation and Reclamation INFORMATION LETTER C&R/IL/02-1 Environmental Protection Guidelines for Oil Production Sites - Revised January 2002 CHANGES TO THE INFORMATION LETTER This Information
More informationOctober Published by. Energy Resources Conservation Board Avenue SW Calgary, Alberta T2P 3G4
Report 2009-B Status Report on Enhanced Groundwater Protection Efforts Under Directive 044: Requirements for the Surveillance, Sampling, and Analysis of Water Production in Oil and Gas Wells Completed
More informationProposed Enhance CO 2
Proposed Enhance CO 2 Pipeline Project Enhance Pipeline: Project Overview 1 Project Design 2 Regulatory Considerations 4 Public Consultation Process 5 Health, Safety, and Environmental Programs 6 Project
More informationEffective June 17, 2013, the Energy Resources Conservation Board (ERCB) has been succeeded by the Alberta Energy Regulator (AER).
Directive 055 Addendum Directive 055 Addendum: Interim Requirements for Aboveground Synthetically- Lined Wall Storage Systems, Updates to Liner Requirements, and Optional Diking Requirements for Single-Walled
More informationTABLE OF CONTENTS. Page
TABLE OF CONTENTS Page 1 PROJECT INTRODUCTION... 1-1 1.1 PROJECT BACKGROUND... 1-2 1.2 PROJECT PROPONENT... 1-2 1.3 PROJECT OVERVIEW... 1-3 1.4 PROJECT REGULATORY APPROVAL PROCESS... 1-4 1.4.1 Existing
More informationAir injection & displacement for recovery with oil horizontal (AIDROH) project Approval #11618 Performance presentation
Air injection & displacement for recovery with oil horizontal (AIDROH) project Approval #11618 Performance presentation AER Office Calgary March 2014 Advisory This document contains forward-looking information
More informationBRIEFING NOTE. Support for the project charter is requested from the Assistant Deputy Minister for Environmental Policy.
Minister BRIEFING NOTE AR For Information SUBJECT: New West Partnership and project charter Collaboration and Information Sharing, Industry Water Use and Hydraulic Fracture Technology DATE: August 3, 2011
More informationConnacher Oil and Gas Limited
Decision 2010-094 Cogeneration Plant and Industrial System Designation March 2, 2010 ALBERTA UTILITIES COMMISSION Decision 2010-094: Cogeneration Plant and Industrial System Designation Application No.
More informationHinckley Seniors Group January 2, 2012
Hinckley Seniors Group January 2, 2012 What Is Shale Gas and Why Is It Important? Shale gas refers to natural gas that is trapped within shale formations. Shale is a fine-grained sedimentary rocks that
More informationBEST OPERATING PRACTICES: Hydraulic Fracturing
BEST OPERATING PRACTICES: Hydraulic Fracturing OBJECTIVE The West Central Stakeholders (WCS) group is committed to sharing information and creating understanding about oil and gas development in Clearwater
More informationProtecting Water, Producing Gas
FACT Protecting SHEET Water Producing Gas THE IMPACT OF NATURAL GAS & COALBED METHANE ON GROUNDWATER IN ALBERTA Protecting Water, Producing Gas How the production of natural gas, including coalbed methane,
More informationUsing Modelling to Improve Wastewater Disposal Strategies
Using Modelling to Improve Wastewater Disposal Strategies Gordon MacMillan, P.Geol. Matrix Solutions Jens Schumacher, M.Sc., Matrix Solutions Maxime Claprood, Ph.D., P.Eng., Matrix Solutions Michael L.
More informationSantoy 8 Satellite Mine at the Seabee Gold Mine. Technical Review Comments. on the. Environmental Impact Statement.
Environmental Impact Assessment Technical Review Comments on the Environmental Impact Statement as submitted by Claude Resources Inc. Saskatchewan Ministry of Environment December, 2009 1. INTRODUCTION
More informationOctober 2, 2015 EAB File #: Transaction #:
Ministry of Environment Environmental Assessment Branch 4 th floor, 3211 Albert Street Regina, Saskatchewan S4S 5W6 Phone: 306.787 5971 Fax: 306 787 0930 October 2, 2015 EAB File #: 2015-013 Transaction
More informationIn us, you ll find a trusted resource. Oil Sands
In us, you ll find a trusted resource Oil Sands 20% increase of plant throughput at Cenovus Foster Creek in situ facility. In Canada s oil sands, you are tapping into one of the world s largest oil reserves.
More informationNEVADA EXPLORATION PROJECT
Energizing the World, Bettering People s Lives NEVADA EXPLORATION PROJECT Legislative Committee on Public Lands June 12, 2014 Kevin Vorhaben, Rockies/Frontier Business Unit Manager Forward-looking Statements
More informationStatement of Concern ( SOC ) Against Canadian Natural Resources & Husky Energy February 7, 2017 Meeting between Chief and Council and Lands Dept.
Statement of Concern ( SOC ) Against Canadian Natural Resources & Husky Energy February 7, 2017 Meeting between Chief and Council and Lands Dept. A statement of concern is a written submission that outlines
More informationMONTHLY UPDATE PRIMROSE OIL SANDS FLOW TO SURFACE
1 Introduction MONTHLY UPDATE PRIMROSE OIL SANDS FLOW TO SURFACE March 3, 2014 Primrose/Wolf Lake Oil Sands Project (PAW) is a thermal in situ operation located approximately 65 km north of Bonnyville
More informationwater management / REsponsible use
water management / REsponsible use We need water. We need energy. It s not a question of one or the other. It s a matter of using both responsibly. Energy is utilized in everything we do. From the moment
More informationatertech Banff, AB. April 29-May 1, 2009
DILUTION IS NOT A SALT SOLUTION Case Studies: Assessment, Containment and Recovery of Two Produced Water Spills into Domestic Use Aquifers in Central Alberta 2 AUTHORS Randy Brunatti and Reed Jackson AMEC
More informationSHELL ONSHORE OPERATING PRINCIPLES
SHELL ONSHORE OPERATING PRINCIPLES FOR TIGHT SAND OR SHALE OIL AND GAS In 2011, Shell publicly shared five aspirational operating principles that govern the activities where we operate and where hydraulic
More informationWater Technologies & Solutions Water Technologies & Solutions. water treatment solutions for unconventional fuels
Water Technologies & Solutions Water Technologies & Solutions water treatment solutions for unconventional fuels addressing today s challenges Today, corporations, individuals and governmental bodies are
More informationMONTHLY UPDATE PRIMROSE OIL SANDS FLOW TO SURFACE. January 10, 2014
1 Introduction MONTHLY UPDATE PRIMROSE OIL SANDS FLOW TO SURFACE January 10, 2014 Canadian Natural Resources Limited Primrose/Wolf Lake Oil Sands Project is a thermal in situ operation located primarily
More informationLifecycle Water Management Considerations & Challenges for Marcellus Shale Gas Development
Lifecycle Water Management Considerations & Challenges for Marcellus Shale Gas Development Author: J. Daniel Arthur, P.E., ALL Consulting Presented at: The Independent Oil & Gas Association of New York
More informationProject Summary Table BlackPearl Resources Inc Blackrod Commercial SAGD Project Proponent Name: BlackPearl Resources Inc. Date: November, 2011
Project Summary Table BlackPearl Resources Inc Blackrod Commercial SAGD Project Proponent Name: BlackPearl Resources Inc. Date: vember, 2011 Project Name: Blackrod Commercial SAGD Project Company Contact
More informationQuestions & Answers: Boulder County Third Draft Preliminary Comprehensive Drilling Plan (CDP) Jan. 11 Surface Owner Meeting
Questions & Answers: Boulder County Third Draft Preliminary Comprehensive Drilling Plan (CDP) Jan. 11 Surface Owner Meeting Included below is a summary of questions and responses from our surface owner
More informationMONTHLY UPDATE PRIMROSE OIL SANDS FLOW TO SURFACE
1 Introduction MONTHLY UPDATE PRIMROSE OIL SANDS FLOW TO SURFACE April 9, Primrose/Wolf Lake Oil Sands Project (PAW) is a thermal in situ operation located approximately 65 km north of Bonnyville and about
More informationCanadian Natural Resources Limited
Decision 23468-D01-2018 Margie 1034S Substation May 28, 2018 Alberta Utilities Commission Decision 23468-D01-2018 Margie 1034S Substation Proceeding 23468 Application 23468-A001 May 28, 2018 Published
More informationMontney Development. in the South Peace
Montney Development in the South Peace Fort St. John Table of contents British Columbia Mapped area Dawson Creek British Columbia Pouce Coupe Alberta Beaverlodge Grande Prairie Your feedback matters! Please
More informationWater EPA. Performance Update. November 25, Photo credit:cenovus Energy
Water EPA Performance Update November 25, 2014 Photo credit:cenovus Energy Water EPA Aspiration Water EPA Members will strive to Be world leaders in water management, producing Canadian energy with no
More informationAlberta Energy Regulator Suite 1000, Street SW Calgary, Alberta T2P 0R4 Attention: Steve Thomas, P.Eng., Section Leader In-Situ Oil Sands
East Tower, 5 th Ave Place Suite 800, 425-1 st Street S.W. Calgary, Alberta T2P 3L8 Tel: 403-750-0810 Fax: 403-263-0767 www.laricinaenergy.com August 7, 2013 Alberta Energy Regulator Suite 1000, 250 5
More informationQuiet above ground, the extreme subsurface environment of thermal operations spurs evolution in artificial-lift technology for thermal developments
PHOTO: Cenovus Energy Subsurface temperatures and pressures in SAGD development are very hard on the pumping equipment that brings unconventional oil to the surface. Hot and Quiet above ground, the extreme
More informationPROPOSED TERMS OF REFERENCE ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT REPORT FOR THE PROPOSED QUEST CARBON CAPTURE AND STORAGE PROJECT
PROPOSED TERMS OF REFERENCE ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT REPORT FOR THE PROPOSED QUEST CARBON CAPTURE AND STORAGE PROJECT ISSUED BY: Shell Canada Limited DATE: August 6, 2010 Executive Summary Executive Summary
More informationNexen Inc. and CNOOC Canada Inc.
Decision 2012-330 Long Lake Project December 6, 2012 The Alberta Utilities Commission Decision 2012-330: Long Lake Project Application No. 1608729 Proceeding ID No. 2074 December 6, 2012 Published by The
More informationathabasca river water management framework ALBERTA S REGULATORY BACKSTOP TO PROTECT THE ATHABASCA RIVER
[ athabasca river ] water management framework ALBERTA S REGULATORY BACKSTOP TO PROTECT THE ATHABASCA RIVER The framework achieves a high level of protection while balancing the Athabasca River s needs
More informationPeace River Regional District Committee of the Whole
Peace River Regional District Committee of the Whole Encana Municipal Outreach Dawson Creek November 26 2015 Peace River Regional District Agenda 1. Opening Remarks 2. Introductions 3. Encana CRP Development
More informationImperial s Sarnia Products Pipeline
Imperial s Sarnia Products Pipeline Waterdown to Finch Project Community Information Session Imperial s Waterdown to Finch Project Important infrastructure to the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area (GTHA).
More informationSpectra Energy Midstream Canada Partner Corporation 2016 Application for Approval to Reactivate the Pesh Creek Pipeline and Pesh Creek Loop
APPLICATION Spectra Energy Midstream Canada Partner Corporation 2016 Application for Approval to Reactivate the Pesh Creek Pipeline and Pesh Creek Loop Spectra Energy Midstream Canada Partner Corporation,
More informationWater Technologies & Solutions. managing water resources in the oil sands industry
Water Technologies & Solutions managing water resources in the oil sands industry For more than a century, SUEZ has provided sustainable solutions to help customers around the globe address some of the
More informationFINAL TERMS OF REFERENCE ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT (EIA) REPORT FOR THE ALBERTA SULPHUR TERMINALS SULPHUR FORMING AND SHIPPING FACILITY
FINAL TERMS OF REFERENCE ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT (EIA) REPORT FOR THE ALBERTA SULPHUR TERMINALS SULPHUR FORMING AND SHIPPING FACILITY (formerly referred to as the Bruderheim Sulphur Forming & Pastille
More informationE.L. SMITH SOLAR FARM PROJECT UPDATE
E.L. SMITH SOLAR FARM PROJECT UPDATE Artist rendering: Looking northeast from Anthony Henday Drive (located southwest of project site) In June 2017, we sent you information about the E.L. Smith Solar Farm
More informationFor personal use only
13 APRIL 2018 AUTHIER PROJECT PRESENTATION TO KEY STAKEHOLDERS & PERMITTING UPDATE Sayona Mining Limited (ASX: SYA) ("Sayona" or the "Company") is pleased to announce that the Company held information
More informationThe groundwater study is relevant to both the MLP and EIS.
1 2 3 Iron Road has been engaging with the community for a number of years now and water, particularly water security, has been a common theme raised by Eyre Peninsula residents in many forums. Rather
More informationALTER NRG CORP. FOX CREEK COAL GASIFICATION PROJECT PUBLIC DISCLOSURE DOCUMENT
ALTER NRG CORP. FOX CREEK COAL GASIFICATION PROJECT PUBLIC DISCLOSURE DOCUMENT July 21, 2008 CLEAN EFFICIENT ALTERNATIVE ENERGY SOLUTIONS ALTER NRG CORP. FOX CREEK COAL GASIFICATION PROJECT Public Disclosure
More informationREASONS FOR DECISION MINISTERIAL APPROVAL PURSUANT TO SECTION 15(1)(a) THE ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT ACT
REASONS FOR DECISION MINISTERIAL APPROVAL PURSUANT TO SECTION 15(1)(a) THE ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT ACT SASKATCHEWAN WATER CORPORATION BUFFALO POUND NON-POTABLE WATER SUPPLY SYSTEM EXPANSION PROJECT Introduction
More informationThe Opposite of Mining: Tar Sands Steam Extraction Lessens F... Footprint, but Environmental Costs Remain
scientificamerican.com The Opposite of Mining: Tar Sands Steam Extraction Lessens Footprint, but Environmental Costs Remain David Biello 11-14 minutes CONKLIN, Alberta The challenge of pulling oil from
More informationSPECIFICATIONS FOR STRUCTURAL EXCAVATION
SPECIFICATIONS FOR STRUCTURAL EXCAVATION 1.0 DESCRIPTION The Work shall consist of:.1 Excavation and removal of material for the placement of foundations, substructure units, approach slabs, transition
More informationTABLE OF CONTENTS PART 1 PROJECT UPDATE... 1 PROPOSED PLANT SITE EXPANSION...1
Canadian Natural Resources Limited - i - Table of Contents TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION PAGE PART 1 PROJECT UPDATE... 1 PROPOSED PLANT SITE EXPANSION...1 PART 2 SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION REQUEST RESPONSES...
More informationPROPOSED TERMS OF REFERENCE ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT REPORT FOR VALUE CREATION INC. S PROPOSED ADVANCED TRISTAR PROJECT
PROPOSED TERMS OF REFERENCE ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT REPORT FOR VALUE CREATION INC. S PROPOSED ADVANCED TRISTAR PROJECT Approximately 10 km to the Proposed Plant Site from Fort McMurray, Alberta
More informationEnvironmental Guidelines for Preparation of an Environmental Management Plan
2013 Environmental Guidelines for Preparation of an Environmental Management Plan Environmental Management Division Environmental Protection Agency 3/13/2013 ENVIRONMENTAL GUIDELINES FOR PREPARATION OF
More informationHORIZON NORTH PIT EXTENSION PROJECT
HORIZON NORTH PIT EXTENSION PROJECT Plain Language Project Package File Number for Consultation: FNC201706486 Page 0 WHO IS CANADIAN NATURAL? Canadian Natural Resources Limited (Canadian Natural) is a
More informationFINAL TERMS OF REFERENCE ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT REPORT FOR THE PROPOSED
FINAL TERMS OF REFERENCE ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT REPORT FOR THE PROPOSED UTS ENERGY CORPORATION/TECK COMINCO LIMITED FRONTIER OIL SANDS MINE PROJECT Approximately 60 km from Fort McKay, Alberta
More informationSAGD Water Disposal Options, Associated Impacts, and Strategies to Improve Environmental Footprint. Basil Perdicakis, January 27, 2011
SAGD Water Disposal Options, Associated Impacts, and Strategies to Improve Environmental Footprint Basil Perdicakis, January 27, 2011 Statoil Canada Kai Kos Dehseh (KKD) Lease Leismer site currently producing
More informationDEER CREEK ENERGY LIMITED JOSLYN NORTH MINE PROJECT
DEER CREEK ENERGY LIMITED JOSLYN NORTH MINE PROJECT Section C ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT (EIA) METHODOLOGY TABLE OF CONTENTS C. ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT METHODOLOGY...C-1 C.1 (EIA) METHODOLOGY...C-1
More informationGrizzly Oil Sands ULC
Decision 2013-124 Algar Lake Project Distribution System Exemption March 28, 2013 The Alberta Utilities Commission Decision 2013-124: Algar Lake Project Distribution System Exemption Application No. 1609370
More informationThe Vale Voice. Working together for a sustainable future
The Vale Voice Working together for a sustainable future This is the first in a series of newsletters created to keep you informed about Vale s proposed potash mine the Kronau Project. We are committed
More informationTERMS OF REFERENCE ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT REPORT FOR KOCH OIL SANDS OPERATING ULC PROPOSED DUNKIRK IN SITU PROJECT
TERMS OF REFERENCE ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT REPORT FOR KOCH OIL SANDS OPERATING ULC PROPOSED DUNKIRK IN SITU PROJECT Approximately 76 km from Fort McMurray, Alberta and Approximately 111 km Northeast
More informationNICO COBALT-GOLD-BISMUTH-COPPER PROJECT Community Scoping Session Environmental Overview
NICO COBALT-GOLD-BISMUTH-COPPER PROJECT Community Scoping Session Environmental Overview 1 INTRODUCTION Screening level environmental impact assessment provided in application package Many of the potential
More informationTHIS PAGE LEFT BLANK FOR TWO-SIDED DUPLICATION.
PROJECT DESCRIPTION THIS PAGE LEFT BLANK FOR TWO-SIDED DUPLICATION. Table of Contents Article 4.203.B.5 Project Description... 1 Facility Operations... 2 Construction:... 2 Drilling and Completions Phases:...
More informationAppendix 9 Consultation
Appendix 9 Consultation Pengrowth Energy Corporation Lindbergh SAGD Expansion Project First Nations Consultation Plan Lindbergh SAGD Expansion Project First Nations Consultation Plan Pengrowth Energy
More informationMuskeg River Mine Dedicated Disposal Area (DDA) Plan for In-pit Cell 1
Muskeg River Mine Dedicated Disposal Area (DDA) Plan for In-pit Cell 1 Updated: November 2010 Directive 74 Appendix C Requirement Approval: 8512D Submitted to SHELL CANADA ENERGY MRM DDA PLAN-UPDATE NOV
More informationWater and Energy Efficiency Challenges in Oil and Gas Development
Water and Energy Efficiency Challenges in Oil and Gas Development Presented to the 3RD CANADIAN GERMAN CONFERENCE ON ENERGY AND WATER EFFICIENCY IN INDUSTRIAL APPLICATIONS Calgary, Alberta March 3, 2015
More informationDecember 21, 2015 EAB File #: Transaction #: Re: Rush Lake Commercial Phase 2 SAGD Project at NE W3M
Ministry of Environment Environmental Assessment Branch 4 th floor, 3211 Albert Street Regina, Saskatchewan S4S 5W6 Phone: (306) 787-6132 Fax: (306) 787-0930 December 21, 2015 EAB File #: 2015-018 Transaction
More informationProgressing C-SAGD recovery of bitumen from the Grosmont D reservoir
Progressing C-SAGD recovery of bitumen from the Grosmont D reservoir LARICINA ENERGY Steve Brand P. Eng. WHOC15-280 Organized by: Outline Project overview 1D experience and knowledge gained Early cycle
More informationLet s keep talking. About everything that happened in the past year. Let s look at how the Taiga Project is progressing what we delivered and what
Let s keep talking. About everything that happened in the past year. Let s look at how the Taiga Project is progressing what we delivered and what you can still expect. Let s talk about how the plans have
More information