TPC funds demo for heavy oil recovery technology

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April 12, 2005

Technology Partnerships Canada is investing $9 million in a $44.7-million heavy oil development and demonstration project being undertaken by Petrobank Energy and Resources Ltd, Calgary. The Whitesands pilot project is intended to demonstrate Petrobank’s Toe-to-Heel Air Injection heavy oil recovery process in an area south of Fort McMurray AB. The technology offers higher potential recovery (70-80%), lower costs, minimal usage of natural gas and fresh water and lower greenhouse gas emissions....


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