Upgrader AlleyOilsands Fever Strikes Edmonton

Publication - June 16, 2008 - By Mary Griffiths, Simon Dyer

Oilsands production in northern Alberta could triple by 2020, to four million barrels a day. As a result of this increasing oilsands production, a major industrial expansion of bitumen upgraders is underway northeast of Edmonton. This so called "Upgrader Alley" is expected to handle early half the oilsands production, right on Edmonton’s doorstep.

The Pembina Institute's new report, Upgrader Alley, provides the first in-depth look at the environmental impacts of upgrading oilsands bitumen in the Edmonton region. It recommends that the Government of Alberta only approve new projects once environmental and infrastructure plans are completed and implemented.

Download the full report.

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Tags:  The North, Alberta, Oilsands

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