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Alberta : a leader in responsible energy development

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Alberta has taken care to develop its energy resources in a manner that exceeds its environmental and social responsibilities by working with industry, Indigenous communities, the public and... More ≫

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Alberta has taken care to develop its energy resources in a manner that exceeds its environmental and social responsibilities by working with industry, Indigenous communities, the public and researchers to create a cleaner energy future. As the global community begins to focus on a new energy future, Alberta is in an excellent position to help meet demand, share its technological innovation, and lead the way towards a responsible energy future.

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Report of the public inquiry into anti-Alberta energy campaigns

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The final report for the public inquiry into anti-Alberta energy campaigns details the investigation into the funding being used by foreign special interest groups to landlock Alberta’s natural resources. More ≫

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The final report for the public inquiry into anti-Alberta energy campaigns details the investigation into the funding being used by foreign special interest groups to landlock Alberta’s natural resources.

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Innovative Energy Technologies Program project 06-094 : cyclic solvent test pilot

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Reports on a cyclic solvent process (CSP) experimental pilot project at Cold Lake in the Clearwater formation. CSP is a non-thermal, in-situ bitumen recovery process that utilizes injected solvent... More ≫

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Reports on a cyclic solvent process (CSP) experimental pilot project at Cold Lake in the Clearwater formation. CSP is a non-thermal, in-situ bitumen recovery process that utilizes injected solvent to reduce the viscosity of the bitumen, enabling its production from wells drilled for that purpose. The liquid-phase solvent is injected into a horizontal well cyclically and, because of the large mobility contrast between the solvent and the bitumen, it fingers into the bitumen. Following injection, the solvent-bitumen blend is produced from the same well. Cyclic injection and production operations continue for multiple cycles over several years until the bitumen produced no longer justifies the cost of the solvent or until the bitumen production rate is no longer economic.

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Innovative Energy Technologies Program project 06-095 : low-pressure electro-thermally assisted drive

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This pilot project was conducted in the Panny area within the Peace River Oil Sands Area. The intent of the project was to evaluate the potential of a low-pressure process that utilizes downhole... More ≫

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This pilot project was conducted in the Panny area within the Peace River Oil Sands Area. The intent of the project was to evaluate the potential of a low-pressure process that utilizes downhole electric heaters combined with water and/or solvent injection to recover bitumen from the Bluesky formation. This technology has the potential to be commercialized in both the Panny area as well as many other bitumen/heavy oil reservoirs in Alberta.

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Innovative Energy Technologies Program project 05-075 : air injection and displacement for recovery with oil horizontal

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The purpose of Cenovus’ AIDROH (Air Injection and Displacement for Recovery from Oil Horizontal) project is to explore the viability of using horizontal wells to recover bitumen in the Kirby... More ≫

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The purpose of Cenovus’ AIDROH (Air Injection and Displacement for Recovery from Oil Horizontal) project is to explore the viability of using horizontal wells to recover bitumen in the Kirby Wabiskaw K-3 Pool that has been passively heated by combustion in the overlying gas zone. The project is a participant in the Innovative Energy Technology Program.

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Alberta Energy oil sands production profile : 2004-2014

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The purpose of this report is to provide a detailed overview of oil production volumes from the oil sands region based on production information submitted to the Ministry of Energy. Specifically,... More ≫

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The purpose of this report is to provide a detailed overview of oil production volumes from the oil sands region based on production information submitted to the Ministry of Energy. Specifically, this report will provide an analysis of production volumes based on (1) region, and (2) production technology as defined by Alberta Energy. The report also shows steam-to-oil ratios trends for thermal in-situ projects from 2004 - 2015.

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Alberta at a crossroads : Royalty Review Advisory Panel report

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The main focus of the Royalty Review Advisory Panel’s report and recommendations is on modernizing the framework for crude oil, liquids and natural gas to fulfill the mandate given to the Panel:... More ≫

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The main focus of the Royalty Review Advisory Panel’s report and recommendations is on modernizing the framework for crude oil, liquids and natural gas to fulfill the mandate given to the Panel: Provide optimal returns to Albertans as owners of the resource; Continue to encourage industry investment; Encourage diversification opportunities such as value-added processing, innovation or other forms of investment in Alberta; and Support responsible development of the resource.

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Innovative Energy Technologies Program project 03-047 : Cold Lake solvent assisted SAGD pilot

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Reports on a solvent-assisted steam assisted gravity drainage (SA -SAGD) experimental pilot scheme at Cold Lake in the Clearwater formation conducted by Imperial Oil. The experimental process... More ≫

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Reports on a solvent-assisted steam assisted gravity drainage (SA -SAGD) experimental pilot scheme at Cold Lake in the Clearwater formation conducted by Imperial Oil. The experimental process design for the pilot involves the addition of five to 20 per cent by volume of hydrocarbon solvent (diluent) along with the injected dry steam in a dual horizontal well SAGD configuration, which is intended to result in increased bitumen rates and decreased steam oil ratios relative to the conventional SAGD process.

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Innovative Energy Technologies Program project 06-098 : water management through water treatment technologies

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This project addressed water management challenges in the oil sands open pit mining process through the application of innovative water treatment technologies. New technologies such as ceramic... More ≫

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This project addressed water management challenges in the oil sands open pit mining process through the application of innovative water treatment technologies. New technologies such as ceramic ultra-filtration, nano-flotation system along with commercial desalinations techniques were demonstrated to provide real operating data for basal and tailings water treatments. This report discusses details of recently completed pilots with new technology flow sheets which were designed for a full-scale commercial oil sands mine water treatment plant. The project is a participant in the Innovative Energy Technology Program.

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Innovative Energy Technologies Program project 03-055 : advanced alkali-surfactant-polymer process

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Husky Oil Operations Limited implemented the first field-wide Alkaline-Surfactant-Polymer (ASP) Flood using surfactants derived from renewable resources on January 23, 2008. Original incremental... More ≫

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Husky Oil Operations Limited implemented the first field-wide Alkaline-Surfactant-Polymer (ASP) Flood using surfactants derived from renewable resources on January 23, 2008. Original incremental production and oil recovery factor estimates were not reached as of 2012. The primary cause of this project performing below forecast was the use of restored core instead of fresh core in lab work to select the chemicals. Uncertainties about geology have also played a role in the lower than expected results.

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