The government’s approval allows Suncor to proceed to the next stage of development, including making a final investment decision and applying for other environmental licences and local area development permits.
“Enabling projects like Meadow Creek West demonstrates our commitment to encouraging investment and creating good-paying jobs in our province.”
Before being submitted for government approval, these development plans – also known as schemes – require stringent approval by the Alberta Energy Regulator.
Quick facts
- Suncor Meadow Creek West will create an estimated 3,200 jobs during construction and 200 jobs once it is operational.
- Once operational, the project will produce about 40,000 barrels of bitumen per day.
- The project will extract bitumen using steam-assisted gravity drainage.
- The project is located in the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo, approximately 40 kilometres south of Fort McMurray.