Imperial Oil's Grand Rapids oil sands project in Alberta introduces solvent-assisted, steam-assisted gravity drainage (SA-SAGD) technology, reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 40%.

Imperial Oil's Grand Rapids oil sands project in Northern Alberta is implementing a new technology that could reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 40%. The project, in Cold Lake, uses steam to extract oil from deep underground deposits. The new technology, called solvent-assisted, steam-assisted gravity drainage (SA-SAGD), involves mixing lighter oil with steam to reduce the amount of steam needed for extraction.

May 25, 2024
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