The in situ sector represents over 90% of the bitumen volume-in-place in Alberta, and Tech Futures is a world leader in developing and deploying bitumen and heavy oil recovery technologies.
The work being performed at Tech Futures reduces costs, improves recovery and reduces environmental impact. Some of the specific technology challenges include:
- Non-uniformity between regions and geological zones
- Recovery amounts and recovery rates
- Production efficiency and costs
- Reducing the impact of greenhouse gases and other emissions
- Reducing the consumption of fresh water and natural gas
Technologies that address these issues will save the industry billions of dollars and provide for the long-term, sustainable development of Alberta's resources.
Areas Tech Futures works in
In situ recovery technologies
Tech Futures performs near term R&D on a fee-for-service basis and through joint industry consortium projects. Projects focus on:
- Primary heavy oil recovery processes
- Solvent-based processes
- SAGD
- Hybrid steam-solvent processes
- In-situ combustion
More information about Tech Futures' work with in situ technologies can be found here.
Technology transfer
In order to facilitate faster technology uptake by industry, Tech Futures offers a series of courses designed to teach industry about new and emerging technologies.
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