Introduction

Alberta Energy is focusing on developing a comprehensive energy strategy that looks beyond extraction and maximizing the potential of our resources to enhance the growth of Alberta’s refining and petrochemical industries.  Read more

Hydrocarbon Upgrading Activities

An industry/government Task Force (the HUTF) was established to explore synergies of other competitive opportunities with the refining and petrochemical industries. Two studies have been initiated. Read more

Bitumen

Alberta Energy recognizes that innovation is a key to maintaining long-term success and is actively working with industry to explore alternatives to natural gas use in oil sands operations. For example, gasification of bitumen or the production of refinery fuel gas from upgrading and refining operations could become a significant source of fuel and hydrogen for the oil sands industry, freeing up new feedstock supplies for the petrochemical industry. Read more