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Alberta oil sands industry quarterly update

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The Oil sands industry update, which is published quarterly, provides an overview of the current status of the oil sands industry expansion in Alberta.

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Polyurethane chemicals in Alberta

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This study on the potential for production in Alberta of significant chemicals going into polyurethane products was commissioned by Alberta Economic Development. The ... More ≫

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This study on the potential for production in Alberta of significant chemicals going into polyurethane products was commissioned by Alberta Economic Development. The study considers chemicals considered most likely to lead to a polyurethane ingredient industry in Alberta. The study is intended to provide bases for consideration and promotion of the production of such chemicals in Alberta. It will be noted later that very proprietary technologies are involved in a few key processing steps, processes that will come with the plant operator.

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Alberta polystyrene production options

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Presents the findings of a study commissioned by Alberta Economic Development to identify the economic benefits of establishing polystyrene production in Alberta, with details on economic drivers,... More ≫

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Presents the findings of a study commissioned by Alberta Economic Development to identify the economic benefits of establishing polystyrene production in Alberta, with details on economic drivers, potential candidates for construction and operation, and key assumptions that would determine the success of such a venture.

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Alberta propylene upgrading prospects

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Presents the findings of a study commissioned by Alberta Economic Development to investigate the key prospects for propylene upgrading in Alberta. Appreciable propylene is produced in Alberta as... More ≫

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Presents the findings of a study commissioned by Alberta Economic Development to investigate the key prospects for propylene upgrading in Alberta. Appreciable propylene is produced in Alberta as a byproduct in ethylene production, oil sands upgrading, and oil refining and, to a minor extent, in other petrochemical intermediate production. This study was intended to see if economics appear attractive for local production of three to-be-identified important derivatives.

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