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Environmental Impact Assessments – Historical projects

Listings of all environmental assessment information for historical projects.

Coal projects listing

This list includes mines, plants and gasification projects. It is sorted by the last updated date, with the most recent first.

  • Montem Resources Alberta Operations Ltd. – Tent Mountain Mine Redevelopment Project

    Proponent: Montem Resources Alberta Operation Ltd. (last update 04/25/2023)
    Project or activity description: Tent Mountain Project
    Responsible Director: Alberta Energy Regulator (AER)
    Location: approximately 16 km west of Coleman
    Townships 7 & 8, Ranges 5 & 6, W5M
    Municipalities: Crowsnest Pass
    Activity Type: Coal
    EPEA Appl#: 010-00047679

    Montem Resources Alberta Operations Ltd. (Montem), a wholly owned subsidiary of Montem Resources Corp., is proposing to develop the Tent Mountain Project (the Project). The Project would include a surface coal mine, a coal preparation plant and associated infrastructure including a coal conveyor system and a rail load-out facility. The total project area would be confined to the existing Mine Permit area of 750 hectares and the mine production would average 1.2 million tonnes of metallurgical coal per year.

    Project stage:

    Montem Resources Alberta Operations Ltd. has withdrawn their Tent Mountain Mine Redevelopment Project from the regulatory review process.

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  • Benga Mining Limited – Grassy Mountain Coal Project

    Proponent: Benga Mining Limited (updated 06/25/2020)
    Project or activity description: Grassy Mountain Coal Project
    Responsible Director: Alberta Energy Regulator (AER)
    Location: approximately 7 km north of Blairmore
    Townships 8 & 9, Ranges 3 & 4, W5M
    Municipalities: Ranchland, Crowsnest Pass
    Activity Type: Coal
    CCA Appl#: 1844520, 1902073
    EPEA Appl#: 001-00403427
    WA Appl#: 001-00403428, 001-00403429, 001-00403430, 001-00403431

    Proposal to construct and operate an open-pit metallurgical coal mine with production capacity of a maximum of four million tonnes of clean coal per year, over a mine-life of about 25 years.

    Project stage:

    The EIA report and applications were originally submitted November 2015. The AER completed a preliminary review of the environmental assessment report and determined on January 25, 2016 that Benga needed to address a number of major deficiencies before the review could continue.

    On October 25, 2017, Benga Mining Limited submitted updated applications and EIA report. An addendum was also submitted November 9, 2017. Requests for supplemental information were sent by the AER on December 20, 2017 and August 10, 2018.

    A Joint Review Panel was established on August 16, 2018.

    Requests for further supplemental information were sent by the Joint Review Panel between March 2019 and May 2020. A total of 12 addenda were submitted by Benga.

    On June 25, 2020, the Joint Review Panel notified the company that the EIA report is complete pursuant to section 53 of EPEA. The review took 138 weeks.

    Documents:

  • Coal Valley Resources Inc. – Robb Trend Project

    Proponent: Coal Valley Resources Inc. (updated 05/23/2014)
    Project or activity description: Robb Trend Project
    Location:
     Approximately 100 km southwest of Edson
    Townships 46-49, Ranges 18-21, W5M
    Municipality: Yellowhead County
    Activity Type: Coal
    EPEA Appl#: 028-00011066
    AER Appl#: 1725257

    Project stage:

    Supplemental Information Requests were sent to the company on November 8, 2012, and March 20, 2013, the company submitted on December 21, 2012, and April 12, 2013 .

    On May 27, 2013, the designated Director of Environmental Assessment notified the Energy Resources Conservation Board that the EIA report is complete pursuant to section 53 of EPEA. The review took 51 weeks.

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  • Coalspur Mines Ltd. – Vista Coal Mine Project

    Proponent: Coalspur Mines Ltd.  (updated 5/27/2013)
    Project or activity description: Vista Coal Mine Project
    Location:
    Approximately 10 km from Hinton
    Townships 50 & 51, Ranges 22 & 23, W5M
    Municipality: Yellowhead County
    Activity Type: Coal
    EPEA Appl#: 001-00301345
    ERCB Appl#: 1726915, 1726923, 1726927

    Project stage:

    Supplemental Information Requests were sent to the company on November 8, 2012, and March 20, 2013, the company submitted on December 21, 2012, and April 12, 2013.

    On May 27, 2013, the designated Director of Environmental Assessment notified the Energy Resources Conservation Board that the EIA report is complete pursuant to section 53 of EPEA. The review took 51 weeks.

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  • Alter NRG – Fox Creek Coal Gasification Project

    Proponent: Alter NRG (last update 04/04/2011)
    Project or activity description: Fox Creek Coal Gasification Project
    Location:
    approximately 27 km northeast Fox Creek
    Township 65, Range 18, W5M
    Municipality: MD of Greenview
    Activity Type: Coal
    File #: 001-00250521

    Project stage:

    Alter NRG Corp. has withdrawn their Fox Creek Coal to Liquids Gasification project from the regulatory review process.

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  • Coal Valley Resources Inc. – Mercoal West/Yellowhead Tower Mine Expansion Project

    Proponent: Coal Valley Resources Inc. (last update 11/30/2009)
    Project or activity description: Mercoal West/Yellowhead Tower Mine Expansion Project
    Location:
    Approximately 100 km south of Edson
    Townships 48 & 49, Ranges 21-23, W5M
    Municipality: Yellowhead County
    Activity Type: Coal
    EPEA Appl#: 019-00011066
    AER Appl#: 1564181

    Project stage:

    Supplemental Information Requests were sent to the company on November 10, 2008, and August 5, 2009, the company submitted on April 29 and October 9, 2009.

    On November 30, 2009, the designated Director of Environmental Assessment notified the Energy Resources Conservation Board that the EIA report is complete pursuant to section 53 of EPEA. The review took 76 weeks.

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  • Bow City Power Ltd. – Power Project

    Proponent: Bow City Power Ltd. (formerly Luscar Ltd.) (last update 10/06/2008)
    Project or activity description: Bow City Power Project (proposal includes a two-unit coal-fired power plant and associated coal mine and coal preparation plant)
    Location:
    Approximately 25km southwest of Brooks
    Townships 17 & 18, Ranges 15-17, W4M
    Municipality: County of Newell
    Activity Type: Power Plant
    File #: 001-00154822

    Project stage:

    Project on indefinite hold.

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  • Sherritt International Corporation – Dodds-Roundhill Coal Gasification Project

    Proponent: Sherritt International Corporation (Carbon Development Partnership) (last update 10/06/2008)
    Project of activity description: Dodds-Roundhill Coal Gasification Project
    Location:
    Approximately 80 kilometres southeast of Edmonton
    Townships 48-50, Ranges 17-19, W4M
    Municipality: Beaver County, County of Camrose
    Activity Type: Coal
    File #: 001-00239505

    Project stage:

    Project on indefinite hold.

    Documents:

In-Situ projects listing

In-situ recovery is used for deep bitumen deposits more than 75 m below the surface, methods are used to liquify the bitumen for extraction. Sand is left in the ground and tailings ponds are not required. This list is sorted by the last updated date, with the most recent first.

  • Suncor Energy Inc. – Lewis Project

    Proponent: Suncor Energy Inc. (last update 03/06/2020)
    Project or activity description: Lewis Project
    Responsible Director:
    Alberta Energy Regulator
    Location: approximately 25 kilometres northeast of Fort McMurray and 18 kilometres southeast of Fort McKay
    Townships 91-93, Ranges 5-8, W4M
    Municipality: Wood Buffalo
    Activity Type: In-Situ
    Integrated Application #: 1907303

    Proposal for in-situ extraction with an estimated total bitumen production of 160,000 bpd and an operational life of up to 40 years. The project would be developed in four phases, supported by cogeneration of electricity to be constructed within the first two phases. Project components include gas fired steam generation including some cogeneration, water treatment and recycling, bitumen treatment, multi-well production pads, steam delivery pipelines, product recovery pipelines, local access roads, and borrow pits.

    Project stage:

    The EIA report and applications were submitted February 2018. Requests for supplemental information were sent June 18, December 17, 2018 and March 21, 2019. The company submitted supplemental information on October 31, 2018, February 4 and May 24, 2019.

    On March 6, 2020, the designated Director of Environmental Assessment notified the company that the EIA report is complete pursuant to section 53 of EPEA. The review took 107 weeks.

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  • Canadian Natural Resources Limited (formerly Devon Canada Corporation) – Pike 2 Project

    Proponent: Canadian Natural Resources Limited (03/05/2020)
    Project or activity description: Pike 2 Project
    Responsible Director:
    Alberta Energy Regulator
    Location: approximately 40 km southeast of Conklin
    Townships 73 & 74, Ranges 4-6, W4M
    Municipalities: Lac La Biche County
    Activity Type: In-Situ
    Integrated Application #: 1917507

    Canadian Natural is proposing a new in situ oil sands project in the Southern Athabasca Oil Sands region. To recover bitumen resources from the McMurray formation, steam assisted gravity drainage (SAGD) technology and diluent co-injection and cogeneration will be employed. The Project will include a central processing facility (CPF), well pads, source water and disposal well sites, pipelines, roads and power lines. The Project is expected to produce up to 70,000 barrels per day (bpd) of bitumen.

    Project stage:

    The EIA report was submitted by Devon Canada Corporation on December 19, 2018. On June 27, 2019, Canadian Natural Resources Limited acquired the assets of Devon Canada Corporation. Requests for further information were sent to the company on March 22, July 10, August 26 and December 6, 2019. Canadian Natural submitted supplemental information in May 6, July 30 and August 29, 2019, and on January 24, 2020.

    On March 5, 2020, the designated Director of Environmental Assessment notified the company that the EIA report is complete pursuant to section 53 of EPEA. The review took 61 weeks.

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  • Suncor Energy Inc. – Meadow Creek West Project

    Proponent: Suncor Energy Inc. (last update 09/26/2018)
    Project or activity description: Meadow Creek West Project
    Responsible Director:
    Alberta Energy Regulator
    Location: Approximately 33 km west of Anzac and 38 km south of south of Fort McMurray
    Townships 84 & 85, Ranges 9-12, W4M
    Municipality: Wood Buffalo
    Activity Type: In-Situ
    Integrated Application#: 1899100

    Proposal for in situ extraction with an estimated total bitumen production of 40,000 bpd and an operational life of up to 40 years. Project components would include steam generation including natural gas fired cogeneration, water treatment and recycling, bitumen treatment, multi-well production pads, steam delivery pipelines, product recovery pipelines, local access roads, and borrow pits.

    Project stage:

    The EIA report and applications were submitted October 2017.

    Requests for supplemental information were sent on December 15, 2017, and March 22, 2018, the company submitted on January 23, April 13 and July 18, 2018.

    On September 26, 2018, the designated Director of Environmental Assessment notified the Alberta Energy Regulator that the EIA report is complete pursuant to section 53 of EPEA. The review took 50 weeks.

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  • MEG Energy Corp. – May River Project

    Proponent: MEG Energy Corp. (last update 02/28/2018)
    Project of activity description: May River Project
    Responsible Director:
    Alberta Energy Regulator
    Location: approximately 100 kilometres south of Fort McMurray
    Townships 74-79, Ranges 10-14, W4M
    Municipality: Lac La Biche County
    Activity Type: In-Situ
    EPEA Appl#: 001-00380416
    OSCA Appl#: 1880245

    The project would target bitumen resources in the McMurray Formation using steam assisted gravity drainage (SAGD) technology. The project would be developed over three phases with a total planned capacity of about 26 000 m3 per day (164,000 bbl/d). The project would consist of three central processing facilities, natural-gas-fired cogeneration at Phases 1 and 3, associated field facilities, and related infrastructure.

    Project stage:

    The EIA report and applications were submitted February 2017.

    Requests for supplemental information were requested on May 10 and November 17, 2017, the company submitted on September 15, 2017 and January 22, 2018.

    On February 28, 2018, the designated Director of Environmental Assessment notified the Alberta Energy Regulator that the EIA report is complete pursuant to section 53 of EPEA. The review took 53 weeks.

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  • Imperial Oil Resources Limited – Cold Lake Expansion Project

    Proponent: Imperial Oil Resources Limited (last update 03/06/2017)
    Project of activity description: Cold Lake Expansion Project
    Responsible Director:
    AER
    Location: Approximately 23 kilometres northwest of Cold Lake
    Townships 65 & 66, Ranges 2, 3 & 4, W4M
    Municipalities: M.D. of Bonnyville
    Activity Type: In-Situ
    EPEA Appl#: 013-00073534
    OSCA Appl#: 1854138

    An expansion of existing Cold Lake operations targeting bitumen resources in the Grand Rapids Formation using a solvent-assisted steam-assisted gravity drainage recovery process. Bitumen production capacity would be up to 55,000 barrels per day. The project would consist of well pads, a central processing facility and associated field facilities and related infrastructure, including pipeline interconnections with existing Imperial facilities in the Cold Lake area.

    Project stage:

    The EIA report and applications were submitted March 2016.

    Supplemental information requests were sent to the company on May 19, September 26 and December 19, 2016, the company submitted on August 5, December 2, 2016, and February 15, 2017.

    On March 6, 2017, the designated Director of Environmental Assessment notified the Alberta Energy Regulator that the EIA report is complete pursuant to section 53 of EPEA. The review took 48 weeks.

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  • ConocoPhillips Canada Resources Corp. – Surmont 3 Project

    Proponent: ConocoPhillips Canada Resources Corp (last update 08/11/2016
    Project or activity description: Surmont 3 Project
    Responsible Director:
    AER
    Location: approximately 63 kilometres southeast of Fort McMurray
    Townships 80 - 84, Ranges 5 - 7, W4M
    Municipalities: Wood Buffalo and Lac La Biche County
    Activity Type: In-Situ
    EPEA Appl#: 009-00048263
    OSCA Appl#: 1800069

    Proposal to expand the Surmont In-Situ oil sands project by approximately 135,000 bbl/sd over an estimated 40-year life. The main infrastructure required for the proposed Project will include central processing facilities, SAGD well pads and pipelines, roads and borrow pits. Additional infrastructure for the project will include diluent, export and natural gas pipelines, water source wells, disposal wells and power lines.

    Project stage:

    The EIA report and applications were submitted June 2015. Requests for additional information were sent to the company on March 13, June 8 and December 15, 2015, and May 2, 2016, the company submitted June 30 and July 30, 2015, February 26, April 27, June 20 and July 29, 2016.

    On August 11, 2016, the designated Director of Environmental Assessment notified the Alberta Energy Regulator that the EIA report is complete pursuant to section 53 of EPEA. The review took 107 weeks.

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  • Imperial Oil Resources Ventures Limited – Aspen Project

    Proponent: Imperial Oil Resources Ventures Limited (last update 05/25/2016)
    Project or activity description: Aspen Project
    Responsible Director:
    AER
    Location: Approximately 45 kilometres northeast of Fort McMurray
    Townships 93 & 94, Ranges 6 & 7, W4M
    Municipalities: Wood Buffalo
    Activity Type: In-Situ
    EPEA Appl#: 001-00336673
    OSCA Appl#: 1782988
    WA Appl#: 001-00346324

    Proposal for a steam assisted gravity drainage (SAGD) project with a production capacity of 162,000 barrels per day of crude bitumen targeting the Wabiskaw-McMurray formation. The proposal is for a three-phase development, including central steam generation and bitumen processing plant facilities that incorporate electrical power cogeneration.

    Project stage:

    The EIA report and applications were submitted December 2013. Supplemental Information Requests were sent to the company on February 19, August 28, 2015 and February 17, 2016, the company submitted on April 15, June 19 and 30, November 2 (including project update), 2015, and March 15, 2016.

    On April 25, 2016, the designated Director of Environmental Assessment notified the Alberta Energy Regulator that the EIA report is complete pursuant to section 53 of EPEA. The review took 100 weeks.

    Documents:

  • Value Creation Inc – Advance TriStar Project

    Proponent: Value Creation Inc (last update 03/17/2016)
    Project or activity description: Advance TriStar Project
    Responsible Director:
    ESRD
    Location: Approximately 10 km northeast of Fort McMurray
    Township 89, Range 8, W4M
    Municipality: Wood Buffalo
    Activity Type: In-Situ
    EPEA Appl#: 001-0309437
    OSCA Appl#: 1740129

    Project stage:

    Supplemental Information Requests were sent to the company on October 10, 2013; November 13, 2014; May 15 and October 4, 2015, the company submitted on March 24 and December 18, 2014. On June 22, 2015, the company submitted a project update along with additional supplemental information. On November 20, the company submitted additional supplemental information.

    On March 17, 2016, the designated Director of Environmental Assessment notified the Alberta Energy Regulator that the EIA report is complete pursuant to section 53 of EPEA. The review took 166 weeks.

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  • Pengrowth Energy Corporation – Lindbergh SAGD Expansion

    Proponent: Pengrowth Energy Corporation (last update 11/30/2015)
    Project or activity description: Lindbergh SAGD Expansion
    Responsible Director:
    AER
    Location: approximately 24 kilometres southeast of Bonnyville
    Townships 58 & 59, Ranges 4 & 5, W4M
    Municipalities: County of St. Paul, M.D. of Bonnyville
    Activity Type: In-Situ
    EPEA Appl#: 008-00001581
    OSCA Appl#: 1784285
    WA File #: 00346828

    Project stage:

    Supplemental Information Requests were sent to the company on February 11 and July 16, 2015, the company submitted on April 20 and October 9, 2015.

    On November 30, 2015, the designated Director of Environmental Assessment notified the company that the EIA report is complete pursuant to section 53 of EPEA.The review took 79 weeks.

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  • Koch Oil Sands Operating ULC – Dunkirk In-Situ Project

    Proponent: Koch Oil Sands Operating ULC (last update 11/02/2015)
    Project or activity description: Dunkirk In-Situ Project
    Responsible Director:
    AER
    Location: approximately 76 kilometres west of Fort McMurray
    Townships 90 & 91, Ranges 18 & 19, W4M
    Municipalities: M.D. of Opportunity
    Activity Type: In-Situ
    File#: 001-00352110

    Project stage:

    Koch Oil Sands Operating ULC has withdrawn their Dunkirk In-Situ project from the regulatory review process.

    Documents:

  • Athabasca Oil Corporation – Hangingstone Expansion


    Proponent: Athabasca Oil Corporation (last update 10/19/2015)
    Project or activity description: Hangingstone Expansion
    Responsible Director:
    AER
    Location: Approximately 20 km southeast of Fort McMurray
    Townships 85-88, Ranges 9-13, W4M
    Municipality: Wood Buffalo
    Activity Type: In-Situ
    EPEA Appl#: 002-00289664
    OSCA Appl#: 1762708

    Project stage:

    Supplemental Information Requests were sent to the company on April 29, 2014; March 18 and July 20, 2015, the company submitted on August 19, 2014; April 30 and August 14, 2015.

    On October 19, 2015, the designated Director of Environmental Assessment notified the company that the EIA report is complete.

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  • Cenovus FCCL Ltd. – Christina Lake Thermal Project – Phase H and Eastern Expansion

    Proponent: Cenovus FCCL Ltd. (last update 06/05/2015)
    Project or activity description: Christina Lake Thermal Project - Phase H and Eastern Expansion
    Responsible Director:
    AER
    Location: approximately 120 kilometres north of Lac La Biche and 20 kilometres southeast of Conklin
    Townships 75 & 76, Ranges 4 – 6, W4M
    Municipalities: Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo and Lac La Biche County
    Activity Type: In-Situ
    EPEA Appl#: 019-00048522
    OSCA Appl#: 1758947

    Project stage:

    Supplemental information requests were sent to the company on February 24 and November 21, 2014, and March 12, 2015, the company submitted on June 25, 2014, January 22 and April 15, 2015.

    On June 5, 2015, the designated Director of Environmental Assessment notified the company that the EIA report is complete pursuant to section 53 of EPEA. The review took 92 weeks.

    Documents:

  • Canadian Natural Resources Limited – Grouse In Situ Oil Sands Project

    Proponent: Canadian Natural Resources Limited (last update: 04/01/2015)
    Project or activity description: Grouse In-Situ Oil Sands Project
    Responsible Director:
    ESRD
    Location: 75 km north/northeast of Lac La Biche
    Townships 74 & 75, Ranges 11 & 12, W4M
    Municipality: Lac La Biche County
    Activity Type: In-Situ
    EPEA Appl#: 001-00294781
    AER Appl#: 1720859

    Project stage:

    Supplemental Information Requests were sent to the company on November 14, 2012, December 11, 2013, and October 28, 2014, the company submitted on May 3, 2013, April 10, 2014, and January 30, 2015.

    On March 6, 2015, the designated Director of Environmental Assessment notified the Alberta Energy Regulator that the EIA report is complete pursuant to section 53 of EPEA. The review took 148 weeks.

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  • Strathcona Resources Ltd. – Sepiko Kesik

    Proponent: Strathcona Resources Ltd. (formerly Osum Oil Sands Corp.) (last update 04/01/2015)
    Project or activity description: Sepiko Kesik
    Responsible Director:
    ESRD
    Location: approximately 90 km west of Fort McMurray and 75 km northeast of Wabasca
    Townships 85-87, Range 18, W4M
    Municipality: MD of Opportunity
    Activity Type: In-Situ
    EPEA Appl#: 001-00320736
    AER Appl#: 1756260

    Project stage:

    Supplemental information requests were sent to the company on January 30 and September 16, 2014, the company submitted on April 7 and December 12, 2014.

    On March 24, 2015, the designated Director of Environmental Assessment notified the Alberta Energy Regulator that the EIA report is complete pursuant to section 53 of EPEA. The review took 91 weeks.

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  • MEG Energy Corporation – Surmont Project

    Proponent: MEG Energy Corporation (last update 11/13/2014)
    Project or activity description: Surmont Project
    Responsible Director:
    ESRD
    Location: approximately 80 km south of Fort McMurray
    Townships 81 & 82, Range 5, W4M
    Municipality: Wood Buffalo
    Activity Type: In-Situ
    EPEA Appl#: 001-00308611
    AER Appl#: 1739105

    Project stage:

    Supplemental Information Requests were sent to the company on July 10, 2013, March 12 and October 20, 2014, the company submitted on October 25, 2013, July 2 and October 28, 2014.

    On November 13, 2014, the designated Director of Environmental Assessment notified the Alberta Energy Regulator that the EIA report is complete pursuant to section 53 of EPEA. The review took 96 weeks.

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  • Cenovus FCCL Ltd. – Foster Creek Thermal Project – Phase J Expansion

    Proponent: Cenovus FCCL Ltd. (last updated 10/08/2014)
    Project or activity description: Foster Creek Thermal Project - Phase J Expansion
    Location:
    Approximately 90 kilometres north of the City of Cold Lake
    Townships 69-71, Ranges 3-7, W4M
    Municipality: I.D. 349
    Activity Type: In-Situ
    EPEA Appl#: 022-00068492
    AER Appl#: 1756130

    Project stage:

    Supplemental Information Requests were sent to the company on November 15, 2013, and July 3, 2014, the company submitted on February 21, and September 5, 2014.

    On July 24, 2014, the designated Director of Environmental Assessment notified the Alberta Energy Regulator that the EIA report is complete pursuant to section 53 of EPEA. The review took 75 weeks.

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  • Cenovus Energy Inc. – Telephone Lake In-Situ Project

    Proponent: Cenovus Energy Inc. (formerly EnCana) (last updated 09/04/2014)
    Project or activity description: Telephone Lake In-Situ Project (formerly Borealis)
    Location:
    Approximately 90 km north of Fort McMurray
    Townships 93 & 94, Range 3, W4M
    Municipality: Wood Buffalo
    Activity Type: In-Situ
    EPEA Appl#: 001-00303442
    AER Appl#: 1713070

    Project stage:

    Supplemental Information Requests were sent to the company on September 12, 2012, December 18, 2013, and July 18, 2014, company submitted on March 19, 2013, April 8, and August 12, 2014.

    On September 4, 2014, the designated Director of Environmental Assessment notified the Alberta Energy Regulator that the EIA report is complete pursuant to section 53 of EPEA. The review took 126 weeks.

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  • BlackPearl Resources Inc. – Blackrod Commercial SAGD Project

    Proponent: BlackPearl Resources Inc. (Last update 07/24/2014)
    Project or activity description: Blackrod Commercial SAGD Project
    Location:
    Approximately 50 km northwest of the Hamlet of Wandering River
    Townships 76 & 77, Ranges 17 & 18, W4M
    Municipality: Lac La Biche County
    Activity Type: In-Situ
    EPEA Appl#: 001-00301778
    AER Appl#: 1728831

    Project stage:

    Supplemental Information Requests were sent to the company on January 28, and October 22, 2013, and April 9, 2014, the company submitted on April 15, December 18, 2013, and June 3, 2014.

    On July 24, 2014, the designated Director of Environmental Assessment notified the Alberta Energy Regulator that the EIA report is complete pursuant to section 53 of EPEA. The review took 99 weeks.

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  • Devon NEC Corporation – Pike 1 Project

    Proponent: Devon NEC Corporation (last update 04/24/2014)
    Project or activity description: Pike 1 Project
    Location:
    Approximately 25 km southeast of Conklin
    Townships 73, 74 & 75, Ranges 5, 6, & 7 W4M
    Municipality: Lac La Biche County
    Activity Type: In-Situ
    EPEA Appl#: 001-00308463
    AER Appl#: 1731397

    Project stage:

    Supplemental Information Requests were sent to the company on May 2, 2013, and February 5, 2014, the company submitted on September 25, 2013, and March 5, 2014. Supplemental Information.

    On April 24, 2014, the designated Director of Environmental Assessment notified the Alberta Energy Regulator that the EIA report is complete pursuant to section 53 of EPEA. The review took 84 weeks.

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  • Laricina Energy Ltd. – Germain Project Expansion

    Proponent: Laricina Energy Ltd. (last update 03/26/2014)
    Project or activity description: Germain Project Expansion
    Location:
    approximately 46 km northeast of Wabasca-Desmarais
    Township 85, Range 22, W4M
    Municipality: MD of Opportunity
    Activity Type: In-Situ
    EPEA Appl#: 003-00242701
    AER Appl#: 1707256

    Project stage:

    Supplemental Information Requests were sent to the company on August 10, 2012, May 13, and November 15, 2013, the company submitted on December 19, 2012, August 19, 2013, and February 3, 2014.

    On March 26, 2014, the designated Director of Environmental Assessment notified the Alberta Energy Regulator that the EIA report is complete pursuant to section 53 of EPEA. The review took 115 weeks.

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  • Sunshine Oilsands Ltd. – Thickwood SAGD Expansion Project

    Proponent: Sunshine Oilsands Ltd. (last updated 02/03/2014)
    Project or activity description: Thickwood SAGD Expansion Project
    Responsible Director:
    Alberta Energy Regulator
    Location: approximately 78 kilometres west of Fort McMurray
    Townships 89 - 91, Ranges 18 - 21, W4M
    Municipality: MD of Opportunity
    Activity Type: In-Situ
    File #: 002-00305529

    Proposal to expand the Thickwood SAGD Project from 10,000 barrels per day (bbl/d) to approximately 70,000 bbl/d.

    Project stage:

    Final Terms of Reference were issued for this project on October 28, 2013, awaiting submission of the EIA/Application.

    Documents:

  • Cenovus Energy Inc. – Pelican Lake Grand Rapids

    Proponent: Cenovus Energy Inc. (last update 01/13/2014)
    Project or activity description: Pelican Lake Grand Rapids
    Location:
    approximately 300 km north of Edmonton.
    Townships 81-83, Ranges 20-23, W4M
    Municipality: MD of Opportunity
    Activity Type: In-Situ
    EPEA Appl#: 001-00293251
    AER Appl#: 1712169

    Project stage:

    Supplemental Information Requests were sent to the company on August 15, 2012, September 4 and December 11, 2013, the company submitted on February 11, and December 2, and 18, 2013 .

    On January 13, 2014, the designated Director of Environmental Assessment notified the Alberta Energy Regulator that the EIA report is complete pursuant to section 53 of EPEA. The review took 100 weeks.

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  • Southern Pacific Resource Corp. – STP McKay Thermal Project – Phase 2

    Proponent: Southern Pacific Resource Corp. (STP) (last update 01/21/2014)
    Project or activity description: STP McKay Thermal Project – Phase 2
    Location:
    38 km north of Fort McKay, east of Athabasca River
    Responsible Director: AER
    Location: approximately 40 kilometres northwest of Fort McMurray
    Township 91, Ranges 13 – 15, W4M
    Municipality: Wood Buffalo
    Activity Type: In-Situ
    EPEA Appl#: 002-00255245
    OSCA Appl#: 1707306
    WA File #: 00262149

    Project stage:

    A Supplemental Information Request was sent to the company on May 17, 2012, the company submitted on October 31, 2012.

    A request for additional Supplemental Information was sent to the company on October 18, 2013. Project is on indefinite hold.

    Documents:

  • Canadian Natural Resources Ltd. – Kirby In-Situ Oil Sands Expansion Project

    Proponent: Canadian Natural Resources Limited (last update 07/22/2013)
    Project or activity description: Kirby In Situ Oil Sands Expansion Project
    Location:
    75 km northeast of Lac La Biche and 10 km south of Conklin
    Townships 73-75, Ranges 7-9, W4M
    Municipality: Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo, Lac La Biche County
    Activity Type: In-Situ
    EPEA Appl#: 002-00237382
    AER Appl#: 1712215

    Project stage:

    Supplemental Information Requests were sent to the company on June 1 and December 12, 2012 and March 8, 2013, the company submitted on August 30, 2013 and January 11, May 15, June 14 and July 8, 2013.

    On July 22, 2013, the designated Director of Environmental Assessment notified the Alberta Energy Regulator that the EIA report is complete pursuant to section 53 of EPEA. The review took 78 weeks.

    Documents:

  • Harvest Operations Corp. – BlackGold Expansion Project

    Proponent: Harvest Operations Corp. (last update 04/12/2013)
    Project or activity description: BlackGold Expansion Project
    Location:
    Approximately 10 km southeast of the community of Conklin
    Township 76, Range 7, W4M
    Municipality: Wood Buffalo
    Activity Type: In-Situ
    EPEA Appl#: 002-00246984
    ERCB Appl#: 1636814

    Project stage:

    Supplemental Information Requests were sent to the company on October 6, 2010, November 25, 2011, and January 16, 2013, the company submitted on March 25, 2011, May 3, October 11, 2012, and March 7, 2013.

    On April 12, 2013, the designated Director of Environmental Assessment notified the Energy Resources Conservation Board that the EIA report is complete pursuant to section 53 of EPEA. The review took 152 weeks.

    Documents:

  • Ivanhoe Energy Inc. – Tamarack Integrated Oil Sands Project

    Proponent: Ivanhoe Energy Inc.(last update 01/21/2013)
    Project or activity description: Tamarack Integrated Oil Sands Project
    Location:
    Approximately 16 km northeast of Fort McMurray
    Township 90, Range 9, W4M
    Municipality: Wood Buffalo
    Activity Type: In-Situ
    EPEA Appl#: 001-00267615
    ERCB Appl#: 1665921

    Project stage:

    Supplemental Information Requests were sent to the company on July 15, 2011, March 28 and October 15, 2012, the company submitted on December 1, 2011, July 6 and December 6, 2012.

    On January 21, 2013, the designated Director of Environmental Assessment notified the Energy Resources Conservation Board that the EIA report is complete pursuant to section 53 of EPEA. The review took 111 weeks.

    Documents:

  • Dover Operating Corp. – Commercial Project

    Proponent: Dover Operating Corp. (last updated 07/17/2012)
    Project or activity description: Dover Commercial Project
    Location:
    approximately 95 km northwest of Fort McMurray
    Townships 92-97, Ranges 15-18, W4M
    Municipality: Wood Buffalo
    Activity Type: In-Situ
    EPEA Appl#: 001-00268285
    ERCB Appl#: 1673682

    Project stage:

    Supplemental Information Requests were sent to the company on May 31, November 25, 2011 and May 16, 2012, the company submitted on September 20, 2011, March 15 and June 26, 2012.

    On July 17, 2012, the designated Director of Environmental Assessment notified the Energy Resources Conservation Board that the EIA report is complete pursuant to section 53 of EPEA. The review took 72 weeks.

    Documents:

  • Connacher Oil and Gas Ltd. – Great Divide SAGD Expansion Project

    Proponent: Connacher Oil and Gas Limited (last update 05/29/2012)
    Project or activity description: Great Divide SAGD Expansion Project
    Location:
    approximately 20 km north of Marianna Lakes, Alberta and 80 km south of Fort McMurray on Highway 63
    Townships 81-83, Ranges 11 & 12, W4M
    Municipality: Wood Buffalo
    Activity Type: In-Situ
    EPEA Appl#: 003-00240008
    ERCB Appl#: 1650859

    Project stage:

    Supplemental Information Requests were sent to the company on January 12, August 17, 2011 and March 6, 2012 the company submitted on April 8, December 15, 2011, and May 7, 2012.

    On May 29, 2012, the designated Director of Environmental Assessment notified the Energy Resources Conservation Board that the EIA report is complete pursuant to section 53 of EPEA. The review took 96 weeks.

    Documents:

  • Japan Canada Oil Sands Ltd. – Hangingstone SAGD Project

    Proponent: Japan Canada Oil Sands Ltd. (JACOS)(last update 05/24/2012)
    Project or activity description: Hangingstone SAGD Project
    Location:
    Approximately 50 km southwest of Fort McMurray
    Township 84, Ranges 10-12, W4M
    Municipality: Wood Buffalo
    Activity Type: In-Situ
    EPEA Appl#: 001-00153105
    ERCB Appl#: 1648748

    Project stage:

    Supplemental Information Requests were sent to the company on November 10, 2010, June 9, 2011, and February 3, 2012, the company submitted on February 15, September 15, 2011, and April 10, 2012.

    On May 24, 2012, the designated Director of Environmental Assessment notified the Energy Resources Conservation Board that the EIA report is complete pursuant to section 53 of EPEA. The review took 98 weeks.

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  • Cenovus FCCL Ltd. – Narrows Lake Project

    Proponent: Cenovus FCCL Ltd. (last update 02/15/2012)
    Project or activity description: Narrows Lake Project
    Location:
    Approximately 10 kilometres east of Conklin
    Townships 76 & 77, Ranges 6 & 7, W4M
    Municipality: Wood Buffalo
    Activity Type: In-Situ
    EPEA Appl#: 001-00265959
    ERCB Appl#: 1656516

    Project stage:

    Supplemental Information Requests were sent to the company on March 2, August 17 and December 23, 2011, the company submitted on May 31 and October 31, 2011, and January 30, 2012 .

    On February 15, 2012 the designated Director of Environmental Assessment notified the Energy Resources Conservation Board that the EIA report is complete pursuant to section 53 of EPEA.

    The review took 78 weeks.

    Documents:

  • Shell Canada Ltd. – Carmon Creek Project (2009)

    Proponent: Shell Canada Limited (last update 11/16/2011)
    Project or activity description: Carmon Creek Project (2009)
    Location:
    Approximately 40 kilometres northeast of the town of Peace River
    Townships 84-86, Ranges 16-19, W5M
    Municipality: Northern Sunrise County.
    Activity Type: In-Situ
    EPEA Appl#: 020-00001642
    ERCB Appl#: 1637869

    Project stage:

    Supplemental Information Requests were sent to the company on July 7, 2010, and May 24, 2011, the company submitted on January 28 and September 29, 2011.

    On November 16, 2011, the designated Director of Environmental Assessment notified the Energy Resources Conservation Board that the EIA report is complete pursuant to section 53 of EPEA. The review took 90 weeks.

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  • Devon NEC Corp. – Jackfish 3 Project

    Proponent: Devon NEC Corporation (last update 09/14/2011)
    Project or activity description: Jackfish 3 Project
    Location:
    Approximately 15 km southeast of Conklin
    Townships 75 & 76, Ranges 6 & 7, W4M
    Municipality: Wood Buffalo
    Activity Type: In-Situ
    EPEA Appl#: 003-00224816
    ERCB Appl#: 1658271

    Project stage:

    Supplemental Information Requests were sent to the company on March 7 and July 20, 2011 the company submitted on April 21 and August 5, 2011.

    On September 14, 2011, the designated Director of Environmental Assessment notified the Energy Resources Conservation Board that the EIA report is complete pursuant to section 53 of EPEA. The review took 46 weeks.

    Documents:

  • MacKay Operating Corp. – MacKay River Commercial Project

    Proponent: MacKay Operating Corp. (last update 06/15/2011)
    Project or activity description: MacKay River Commercial Project
    Location:
    Approximately 27.5 kilometres west of Fort McMurray
    Townships 88-92, Ranges 12-16, W4M
    Municipality: Wood Buffalo
    Activity Type: In-Situ
    EPEA Appl#: 001-00254465
    ERCB Appl#: 1635432

    Project stage:

    Supplemental Information Requests were sent to the company on June 23, 2010, January 13 and May 11, 2011, the company submitted on September 3, 2010, March 31 and May 27, 2011.

    On June 15, 2011, the designated Director of Environmental Assessment notified the Energy Resources Conservation Board that the EIA report is complete pursuant to section 53 of EPEA. The review took 73 weeks.

    Documents:

  • Cenovus FCCL Ltd. – Christina Lake In-Situ Thermal Project

    Proponent: Cenovus FCCL Ltd. (last update 03/29/2011)
    Project or activity description: Christina Lake In-Situ Thermal Project
    Location:
    Approximately 20 km east of Conklin
    Township 76, Range 6, W4M
    Municipality: Wood Buffalo
    Activity Type: In-Situ
    EPEA Appl#: 012-00048522
    ERCB Appl#: 1626781

    Project stage:

    Supplemental Information Requests were sent to the company on June 9 and November 22, 2010, the company submitted on August 24, 2010, and January 21, 2011.

    On March 28, 2011, the designated Director of Environmental Assessment of the Northern Region notified the Energy Resources Conservation Board that the EIA report is complete pursuant to section 53 of EPEA. The review took 68 weeks.

    Documents:

  • Strathcona Resources Ltd. – Taiga In-Situ Oil Sands Project

    Proponent: Strathcona Resources Ltd. (formerly Osum Oil Sands Corp.) (last update 03/11/2011)
    Project or activity description: Taiga In-Situ Oil Sands Project
    Location:
    Approximately 20 kilometres north of the City of Cold Lake
    Townships 65 & 66, Ranges 1 & 2, W4M
    Municipality: MD of Bonnyville
    Activity Type: In-Situ
    EPEA Appl#: 001-00253979
    ERCB Appl#: 1636580

    Project stage:

    Supplemental Information Requests were sent to the company on July 23 and December 20, 2010, the company submitted on September 24, 2010, and January 17, 2011.

    On March 11, 2011, the designated Director of Environmental Assessment of the Northern Region notified the Energy Resources Conservation Board that the EIA report is complete pursuant to section 53 of EPEA. The review took 57 weeks.

    Documents:

  • MEG Energy Corp. – Christina Lake Regional Project Phase 3

    Proponent: MEG Energy Corp. (last update 05/19/2010)
    Project or activity description: Christina Lake Regional Project Phase 3
    Location:
    Approximately 150 km south of Fort McMurray
    Townships 76-78, Ranges 4-6, W4M
    Municipality: Wood Buffalo
    Activity type: In-Situ
    EPEA Appl#: 004-00216466
    ERCB Appl#: 1571384

    Project update:

    Supplemental Information Requests were sent to the company on February 19 and December 11, 2009, the company submitted on July 27, 2009, March 29 and May 18, 2010.

    On May 19, 2010, the designated Director of Environmental Assessment of the Northern Region notified the Energy Resources Conservation Board that the EIA report is complete pursuant to section 53 of EPEA. The review took 97 weeks.

    Documents:

  • StratoilHydro Canada Ltd. – Kai Kos Dehseh Project

    Proponent: StatoilHydro Canada Ltd. (formerly North American Oil Sands Corporation) (last update 10/08/2009)
    Project or activity description: Kai Kos Dehseh Project
    Location:
    Centered about 30 km northwest of the community of Conklin
    Townships 76-83, Ranges 8-14, W4M
    Municipality: Wood Buffalo, Lakeland County
    Activity Type: In-Situ
    EPEA Appl#: 001-00241311
    ERCB Appl#: 1523635

    Project stage:

    Supplemental Information Requests were sent to the company on June 27, 2008, February 4 and July 15, 2009, the company submitted on July 29, 2008, March 31 and September 25, 2009.

    On October 8, 2009, the designated Director of Environmental Assessment of the Northern Region notified the Energy Resources Conservation Board that the EIA report is complete pursuant to section 53 of EPEA. The review took 90 weeks.

    Documents:

  • Canadian Natural Resources Ltd. – Kirby In-Situ Oil Sands Project

    Proponent: Canadian Natural Resources Limited (last update 06/17/2009)
    Project or activity description: Kirby In-Situ Oil Sands Project
    Location:
    Approximately 85 km northeast of Lac La Biche
    Townships 73 & 74, Ranges 7 & 8, W4M
    Municipality: Wood Buffalo
    Activity Type: In-Situ
    EPEA Appl#: 001-00237382
    ERCB Appl#: 1527354

    Project stage:

    Supplemental Information Requests were sent to the company on May 30 and October 9, 2008, the company submitted on July 15, 2008 and January 29, 2009.

    On June 17, 2009, the designated Director of Environmental Assessment of the Northern Region notified the Energy Resources Conservation Board that the EIA report is complete pursuant to section 53 of EPEA. The review took 73 weeks.

    Documents:

  • Shell Canada Ltd. – Carmon Creek Project

    Proponent: Shell Canada Limited (last update 11/25/ 2008)
    Project or activity description: Carmon Creek Project
    Location:
    Approximately 40 km northeast of Peace River
    Townships 84-86, Ranges 16-19, W5M
    Municipality: Northern Sunrise County
    Activity Type: In-Situ
    EPEA Appl#: 013-00001642
    EUB Appl#: 1492110

    Project stage:

    Shell Canada Limited has withdrawn their Carmon Creek In-Situ project from the regulatory review process.

    Documents:

  • Nexin Inc./ OPTI Canada Inc. – Long Lake Phase 2 SAGD Project

    Proponent: Nexin Inc./ OPTI Canada Inc. (last update 02/21/2008)
    Project or activity description: Long Lake Phase 2 SAGD Project
    Location:
    Approximately 14 km south of the Hamlet of Anzac
    Townships 84 & 85, Ranges 6 & 7, W4M
    Municipality: Wood Buffalo
    Activity Type: Oil, In-Situ
    EPEA Appl#: 001-00236394
    ERCB Appl#: 1495132

    Project stage:

    Supplemental Information Requests were sent to the company on July 25 and October 29, 2007, the proponent submitted on August 13 and December 12, 2007.

    On February 21, 2008, the designated Director of Environmental Assessment of the Northern Region notified the Energy Resources Conservation Board that the EIA report is complete pursuant to section 53 of EPEA. The review took 53 weeks.

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  • Devon ARL Corp. – Jackfish 2 SAGD Project

    Proponent: Devon ARL Corporation (last update 01/24/2008)
    Project or activity description: Jackfish 2 SAGD Project
    Location:
    Approximately 15 km southeast of Conklin
    Municipality: Wood Buffalo
    Township 75, Range 7, W4M
    Activity Type: Oil, In-Situ
    EPEA Appl#: 001-00224816
    ERCB Appl#: 1481055

    Project stage:

    Supplemental Information Requests were sent to the company on July 13 and October 31, 2007, the proponent submitted on August 24 and November 28, 2007.

    On January 24, 2008, the designated Director of Environmental Assessment of the Northern Region notified the Energy Resources Conservation Board that the EIA report is complete pursuant to section 53 of EPEA. The review took 49 weeks.

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  • Petro-Canada – MacKay River SAGD Expansion Project

    Proponent: Petro-Canada (last update 10/09/2007)
    Project or activity description: MacKay River SAGD Expansion Project
    Location:
    Approximately 50 km northwest of Fort McMurray
    Townships 92 & 93, Ranges 11 & 12, W4M
    Municipality: Wood Buffalo
    Activity Type: Oil, In-Situ
    EPEA Appl#: 003-00048408
    EUB Appl#: 1428637

    Project stage:

    On April 12, 2007, the proponent submitted Supplemental Information #2.

    On October 5, 2007, the designated Director of Environmental Assessment of the Northern Region notified the Alberta Energy and Utilities Board (EUB) that the EIA report is complete pursuant to Section 53 of the EPEA. The review took 99 weeks.

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Oil sands projects listing

This list also includes oil sands upgraders. It is sorted by the last updated date, with the most recent first.

  • Value Chain Solutions Inc. – VCS-Heartland Complex Expansion

    Proponent: Value Chain Solutions Inc. (last update 04/27/2023)
    Project or activity description: VCS-Heartland Complex Expansion
    Responsible Director: Alberta Energy Regulator
    Location: northeast of Edmonton in the Industrial Heartland
    Townships 56, Range 21, W4M
    Municipality: Strathcona County
    Activity Type: Upgrader
    Integrated Application #: TBD

    Value Chain Solutions Inc. (“VCS”), a wholly owned subsidiary of Value Creation Inc., is proposing an Expansion to the previously approved Value Creation Inc.’s Heartland Oil Sands Processing Plant (Bitumen Upgrader and Refinery), named Value Chain Solutions-Heartland (“VCS-H”) Complex, formally Heartland Upgrader Project. The Expansion will increase the capacity of the approved VCS-H Complex in total of up to ~119,240 m3/day (~750,000 barrels per day).

    Project stage:

    Value Chain Solutions Inc. has withdrawn the final terms of reference for the proposed VCS-H Expansion.

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  • Canadian Natural Resources Limited – Horizon North Pit Extension

    Proponent: Canadian Natural Resources Limited (04/07/2020)
    Project or activity description: Horizon North Pit Extension
    Responsible Director:
    Alberta Energy Regulator
    Location: 70 kilometres north of Fort McMurray and approximately 20.5 kilometres north of Fort McKay
    Townships 96 & 97, Ranges 11 & 12, W4M
    Municipalities: Wood Buffalo
    Activity Type: Mine
    EPEA Appl#: 012-00149968
    WA Appl#: 001-00413940, 025-00201931
    OSCA Appl#: 1909112

    Proposal to develop a northeast mine pit extension (NPE Project) to sustain production rates of the approved North Mine Pit at the Horizon Oil Sands Processing Plant and Mine. The project is expected to include the following changes to the Horizon Mine: extension of the approved north mine pit to include the NPE Project area (1,015 ha); additional overburden storage areas (2,396 ha); and updated closure and reclamation plans.

    Project stage:

    The EIA report was submitted April 30, 2018.

    Requests for supplemental information were sent on August 30, December 18, 2018, and February 3, 2020. The company submitted supplemental information on October 20, 2018, January 31, July 4, November 29, 2019 and March 3, 2020.

    On April 7, 2020, the designated Director of Environmental Assessment notified the company that the EIA report is complete pursuant to section 53 of EPEA. The review took 101 weeks.

    Documents:

  • Syncrude Canada Ltd. – Mildred Lake Mine Extension (MLX) Project

    Proponent: Syncrude Canada Ltd. (update 09/04/2017)
    Project or activity description : Mildred Lake Mine Extension (MLX) Project
    Responsible Director:
    Alberta Energy Regulator
    Location: approximately 40 kilometres north of Fort McMurray
    Townships 91 - 93, Ranges 11 & 12, W4M
    Municipality: Wood Buffalo
    Activity Type: Oil, Mine
    EPEA Appl#: 034-00000026
    OSCA Appl#: 1820856
    WA Appl#: 00263298-005, 00363203-001

    Proposal consists of two additional mining areas and affiliated perimeter features within and adjacent to the current operating and approved mining areas. The project is designed to sustain bitumen production levels at the Mildred Lake facility after depletion of the current approved mining areas, which is expected in 2024. The estimated mineable resource in the project area is 117 million m3 (738 million barrels) of recoverable bitumen.

    Project stage:

    The EIA and applications were submitted December 2014.

    Requests for supplemental information were sent to the company on October 9 and December 9, 2015, June 3 and July 22, 2016, and March 27, 2017, the company submitted on February 16 and November 25, 2016.

    On September 14, 2017, the designated Director of Environmental Assessment notified the Alberta Energy Regulator that the EIA report is complete pursuant to section 53 of EPEA. The review took 128 weeks.

    Documents:

  • Teck Resources Ltd. – Frontier Oil Sands Mine

    Proponent: Teck Resources Limited (last update 05/16/2016)
    Project or activity description: Frontier Oil Sands Mine
    Responsible Director:
    AER
    Location: 38 and 60 kilometres north of Fort McKay
    Townships 98, 100, 101, Range 11, W4M
    Municipality: Wood Buffalo
    Activity Type: Oil, Mine
    EPEA Appl#: 001-00247548
    OSCA Appl#: 1709793
    WA Appl#: 00303079

    The project consists of the construction, operation and reclamation of an oil sands surface mine with a production capacity of about 260,000 barrels per day of bitumen. The project is a truck and shovel mine which includes one open pit, an ore preparation plant, a bitumen processing plant, tailings preparation and management facilities, cogeneration facilities, support utilities, disposal and storage areas, river water intake, a fish habitat compensation lake, bridge, roads, airfield and camp.

    Project stage:

    The EIA and applications were submitted November 2011. Supplemental Information Requests were sent to the company on August 15, 2012, June 6, 2013, May 14, 2014, February 24 and November 27, 2015, the company submitted on January 15, November 4, 2013, October 17, 2014, June 15, 2015 (including a project update) and April 15, 2016.

    On May 16, 2016, the designated Director of Environmental Assessment notified the Alberta Energy Regulator that the EIA report is complete pursuant to section 53 of EPEA. The review took 221 weeks.

    Documents:

  • Suncor Energy Inc. – Voyageur South Mine Project

    Proponent: Suncor Energy Inc. (last update 01/25/2013)
    Project or activity description: Voyageur South Mine Project
    Location:
    Approximately 20km north of Fort McMurray on the west side of Hwy 63
    Townships 90-92, Ranges 9-11, W4M
    Municipality: Wood Buffalo
    Activity Type: Oil Sands Mines
    EPEA Appl#: 053-00000094
    ERCB Appl#: 1520587

    Project stage:

    Suncor withdrew the Voyageur South Mine Project from the regulatory process in January 2013.

    Documents:

  • SilverBirch Energy Corp. – Equinox Oil Sands Mine

    Proponent: SilverBirch Energy Corp. (formerly UTS Energy Corporation/Teck Cominco Limited) (last update 02/07/2011)
    Project or activity description: Equinox Oil Sands Mine
    Location:
    38 km north of Fort McKay, east of Athabasca River
    Township 98, Ranges 10 & 11, W4M
    Municipality: Wood Buffalo
    Activity Type: Oil, Mine
    File #: 001-00247551

    Project stage:

    SilverBirch Energy Corp. has informed Alberta Environment that they will be applying for the development of Equinox as a fourth phase of the Frontier Project under the Frontier Terms of Reference.

    Documents:

  • Shell Canada Ltd. – Jackpine Mine Expansion & Pierre River Mine

    Proponent: Shell Canada Limited (last update 10/14/2010)
    Project or activity description: Jackpine Mine Expansion & Pierre River Mine
    Location:
    Approximately 100 km north of Fort McMurray
    Townships 95-100, Ranges 9-11, W4M
    Municipality: Wood Buffalo
    Activity Type: Oil Sands Mines
    File #: 001-00245358
    005-00153125
    006-00153125
    EPEA Appl#: 001-00245358
    005-00153125
    006-00153125
    ERCB Appl#: 1554396, 1554388

    Project stage:

    Supplemental Information Requests were sent to the company on October 24, 2008, September 17, 2009, March 2 and July 22, 2010, the company submitted on June 3 and December 21, 2009, April 19, June 4 and August 9, 2010.

    On October 14, 2010, the designated Director of Environmental Assessment notified the Energy Resources Conservation Board that the EIA report is complete pursuant to section 53 of EPEA. The review took 129 weeks.

    Documents:

  • Syncrude Canada Ltd. – South West Sand Storage Conversion Project

    Proponent: Syncrude Canada Ltd. (last update 10/22/2009)
    Project or activity description: South West Sand Storage Conversion Project
    Location:
    Approximately 40km north of Fort McMurray
    Townships 91-94, Ranges 10-12, W4M
    Municipality: Wood Buffalo
    Activity Type: Oil Sand Mines
    EPEA Appl#: 027-00000026
    ERCB Appl#: 1595820

    Project stage:

    Supplemental Information Requests were sent to the company on March 20, July 30 and October 6, 2009, the company submitted on May 15, September 8 and October 16, 2009.

    On October 22, 2009, the designated Director of Environmental Assessment of the Northern Region notified the Energy Resources Conservation Board that the EIA report is complete pursuant to section 53 of EPEA. The review took 45 weeks.

    Documents:

  • Total E & P Canada Ltd – Upgrader Project

    Proponent: Total E & P Canada Ltd. (last update 08/12/2009)
    Project or activity description: Upgrader Project
    Location:
    Approximately 4 km northeast of Fort Saskatchewan, 40 km northeast of Edmonton
    Township 55, Range 21, W4M
    Municipality: Strathcona County
    Activity Type: Oil Sands Upgrader
    EPEA Appl#: 001-00245130
    ERCB Appl#: 1551460

    Project stage:

    Supplemental Information Requests were sent to the company on July 30, 2008, February 25 and July 9, 2009, the company submitted on November 17, 2008, May 15 and July 24, 2009.

    On August 12, 2009, the designated Director of Environmental Assessment of the Northern Region notified the Energy Resources Conservation Board that the EIA report is complete pursuant to section 53 EPEA. The review took 71 weeks.

    Documents:

  • Shell Canada Ltd. – Scotford Upgrader 2 Project

    Proponent: Shell Canada Limited (last update 03/11/2009)
    Project or activity description: Scotford Upgrader 2 Project
    Location:
    Approximately 5 km northeast of Fort Saskatchewan
    Townships 55 & 56, Range 21, W4M
    Municipality: Strathcona County
    Activity Type: Oil Sands Upgrader
    EPEA Appl#: 001-00240711
    ERCB Appl#: 1520445

    Project stage:

    Supplemental Information Requests were sent to the company on January 10 and July 31, 2008, and January 27, 2009, the company submitted on May 12 and November 5, 2008, and March 10, 2009.

    On March 11, 2009, the designated Director of Environmental Assessment of the Northern Region notified the Energy Resources Conservation Board that the EIA report is complete pursuant to section 53 of EPEA.  The review took 77 weeks.

    Documents:

  • StatoilHydro Canada Ltd. – Oil sands Upgrader Project

    Proponent: StatoilHydro Canada Ltd. (formerly North American Oil Sands Corporation) (last update 12/03/2008)
    Project or activity description: StatoilHydro has withdrawn their upgrader project from the regulatory review process.
    Project stage:
    Upgrader Project
    Location: Approximately 4 km west of Bruderheim.
    Townships 55 & 56, Range 21, W4M
    Municipality: Strathcona County
    Activity Type: Oil Sands Upgrader
    EPEA Appl#: 001-00239532
    ERCB Appl#: 1551450

    Documents:

  • Synenco Energy Inc. – Northern Lights Oil Sands Mine Project

    Proponent: Synenco Energy Inc. (last update 12/01/2008)
    Project or activity description: Northern Lights Oil Sands Mine Project
    Location:
    Approximately 100 km northeast of Fort McMurray
    Townships 98 & 99, Ranges 5-7, W4M
    Municipality: Wood Buffalo
    Activity Type: Oil Sands Mines
    EPEA Appl#: 001-00189296
    EUB Appl#: 1468146

    Project stage:

    Synenco Energy Inc. was withdrawn their Northern Lights Oil Sands Mine Project from the regulatory review process.

    Documents:

  • Synenco Energy Inc. – Northern Lights Upgrader Project

    Proponent: Synenco Energy Inc. (last update 06/18/2008)
    Project or activity description: Northern Lights Upgrader Project
    Location:
    Approximately 9 km southeast of Redwater
    Township 56, Range 21, W4M
    Municipality: Strathcona County
    Activity Type: Oil Sands Upgrader
    EPEA Appl#: 001-00229135
    EUB Appl#: 1480989

    Project stage:

    On June 18, 2008 the EIA application was withdrawn.

    Documents:

  • Total E &P Joslyn Ltd. – Joslyn North Mine Project

    Proponent: Total E&P Joslyn Ltd. (formerly Deer Creek Energy Limited) (last update 01/22/2008)
    Project or activity description: Joslyn North Mine Project
    Location:
    Approximately 60 km north of Fort McMurray
    Townships 94-96, Ranges 11-13, W4M
    Municipality: Wood Buffalo
    Activity Type: Oil, Mine
    EPEA Appl#: 001-00228044
    ERCB Appl#: 1445535

    Project stage:

    Supplemental Information Requests were sent to the company on December 2, 2006, September 18 and December 20, 2007, the proponent submitted on June 18 and November 6, 2007, and January 15, 2008.

    On January 22, 2008, the designated Director of Environmental Assessment of the Northern Region notified the Energy Resources Conservation Board that the EIA report is complete pursuant to section 53 EPEA. The review took 102 weeks.

    Documents:

  • Petro-Canada – Fort Hills Sturgeon Upgrader Project

    Proponent: Petro-Canada (last update 12/05/2007)
    Project or activity description: Fort Hills Sturgeon Upgrader Project
    Location:
    Approximately 40 km northeast of Edmonton
    Township 56, Ranges 21 & 22, W4M
    Municipality: Sturgeon County
    Activity Type: Oil, Upgrader
    EPEA Appl#: 001-00231303
    EUB Appl#: 1490956

    Project stage:

    Supplemental Information Request was sent to the company on July 26, and October 30, 2007, the proponent submitted on August 30 and November 7, 2007.

    On December 5, 2007, the designated Director of Environmental Assessment of the Northern Region notified the Alberta Energy and Utilities Board (EUB) that the EIA report is complete pursuant to Section 53 of the EPEA. The review took 35 weeks.

    Documents:

Other projects listing

This list includes quarries, plants, chemical projects and more. It is sorted by the last updated date, with the most recent first.

  • Alberta Transportation – Springbank Off-Stream Reservoir Project

    Proponent: Alberta Transportation (last update 02/04/2021)
    Project or activity description: Springbank Off-Stream Reservoir Project
    Responsible Director:
    Alberta Environment and Protected Areas
    Location: approximately 11 km west of Calgary
    Township 24, Range 4, W5M
    Municipality: Rocky View County
    Activity Type: Water Management
    File #: 387101
    NRCB Application #: 1701

    Proposal to divert extreme flood flow from the Elbow River into an off-stream reservoir where it would be temporarily contained and later released back into the Elbow River after the flood peak has passed.

    Project stage:

    The EIA report was submitted October 2017. Requests for supplemental information were requested on November 30, 2017 and July 23, 2018. On March 28, 2018 and June 14, 2019, updated information submitted.

    Request for additional supplemental information were sent November 18, 2019 and November 4, 2020. Supplemental responses were received April 7, May 15, June 23 and December 16, 2020.

    On February 4, 2021, the designated Director of Environmental Assessment notified that the EIA report is complete pursuant to section 53 of EPEA. The review took 148 weeks.

    Documents:

  • Castle Mountain Resort Inc. – Future Development

    Proponent: Castle Mountain Resort Inc. (last update 11/06/2019)
    Project or activity description: Future Development
    Responsible Director:
    Alberta Environment and Protected Areas
    Location: Approximately 45 kilometres southwest of Pincher Creek
    Township 4, Range 4, W5M
    Municipality: Pincher Creek #9
    Activity Type: Recreation

    Castle Mountain Resort Inc. is proposing an expansion of their winter ski and snowboard resort to include summer activities, increase winter activities and develop additional base area facilities to accommodate a larger number of visitors.

    Project stage:

    The Director has considered advice received from government agencies and statements of concern received from the public and has issued a screening report outlining the decision to require Castle Mountain Resort Inc. to prepare an Environmental Impact Assessment for their Master Development Plan.

    Documents:

  • Pembina Gas Services Ltd. – Two Lakes Sour Gas Processing Facility

    Proponent: Pembina Gas Services Ltd. (06/07/2019)
    Project or activity description: Two Lakes Sour Gas Processing Facility
    Responsible Director: Alberta Energy Regulator
    Location: Approximately 45 km southwest of Grande Prairie
    Township 68, Range 9, W6M
    Municipality: Municipal District of Greenview No. 16
    Activity Type: Sour Gas Processing Facility
    EPEA Appl#: 001-00422581
    OGCA Appl#: 1914617

    The project is a sour gas processing facility capable of processing up to 200 million cubic feet per day of raw sour inlet gas containing up to 8% H2S. The proposal is to take in sour gas from the surrounding area and produce sales gas (methane), natural gas liquids (NGLs – used to make ethane, propane and butane), and condensate. The Project includes a raw gas, hydrocarbon liquids inlet; produced water separation and handling processing unit; an amine sweetening unit; a gas processing and NGL recovery unit; a sulphur recovery unit to create liquid sulphur from recovered H2S; a condensate stabilization processing unit; and natural gas compression for sweet sales gas.

    Project stage:

    The EIA report and applications were submitted October 2018. Requests for supplemental information were sent on January 28 and April 26, 2019. The company submitted supplemental information on February 15, March 15 and May 3, 2019.

    On June 7, 2019, the designated Director of Environmental Assessment notified the company that the EIA report is complete pursuant to section 53 of EPEA. The review took 32 weeks.

    Documents:

  • Town of Canmore – Cougar Creek Flood Retention Structure Project

    Proponent: Town of Canmore (last update 03/23/2018)
    Project or activity description: Cougar Creek Debris Flood Retention Structure Project
    Responsible Director:
    Alberta Environment and Parks
    Location: on Cougar Creek, approximately 2 km northwest of the Trans-Canada Highway
    Townships 24, Range 11, W5M
    Municipality: MD of Bighorn
    Activity Type: Water Management
    File #: 384210
    NRCB Appl#: 1601

    Proposal for a debris flood retention structure on Cougar Creek that will be approximately 30 meters high and will span a bedrock confined channel. During a flood event the structure will be designed to hold back up to 600,000 cubic meters of water and debris. The structure will not permanently hold water.

    Project stage:

    The EIA report was submitted August 2016.

    Requests for supplemental information were sent December 21, 2016, October 3, 2017, and March 9, 2019, the Town of Canmore submitted on June 9 and December 12, 2017, and March 20, 2018. A project update was also submitted on December 12, 2017.

    On March 23, 2018, the designated Director of Environmental Assessment notified the Natural Resources Conservation Board that the EIA report is complete pursuant to section 53 of EPEA. The review took 85 weeks.

    Documents:

  • Alberta Transportation – Special Areas Water Supply Project

    Proponent: Alberta Transportation (last update 03/22/2018)
    Project or activity description: Special Areas Water Supply Project
    Responsible Director:
    Alberta Environment and Protected Areas
    Location: East-central Alberta, Townships 27-38, Ranges 1-22, W4M
    Municipalities: County of Stettler, County of Paintearth, and Special Areas 2, 3 and 4
    Activity Type: Water Management
    File #: TBD

    The Special Areas Water Supply Project is a multi-purpose water supply project that would divert water from the Red Deer River to a large area in east-central Alberta, including the Special Areas. The proposed project consists of a pump station and pipeline to divert water from the Red Deer River southwest of Stettler through a 97.5 kilometre pipeline to a storage reservoir at the headwaters of Sounding and Berry creeks at the north western boundary of the Special Areas. Water would be distributed within the Sounding and Berry Creek basins through existing streams, improved natural channels, and canals. A number of multi-purpose reservoirs would store and release water throughout the system.

    Project stage:

    The final terms of reference were issued for this project on March 22, 2018. Awaiting submission of the EIA/Application.

    Project on indefinite hold.

    Documents:

  • AHP Development Corporation – Amisk Hydroelectric Project

    Proponent: AHP Development Corporation (last update 02/03/2016)
    Project or activity description: Amisk Hydroelectric Project
    Responsible Director: Alberta Environment and Protected Areas
    Location: on the Peace River, approximately 15 km upstream of Dunvegan
    Township 80, Range 6, W6M
    Municipality: Saddle Hills County, Clear Hills County, MD of Fairview No. 136,
    MD of Spirit River No. 133.
    Activity Type: Power Plant
    File #: 001-00387094

    Proposal for a 330 megawatt hydroelectric project located on the Peace River, approximately 15 km upstream of Dunvegan, Alberta in northwestern Alberta. Project components would consist of a powerhouse, spillway, headpond, fish passage, access roads, connecting transmission line and substation and other construction related components (for example: cofferdams, quarries, camp, laydown areas, etc.)

    Project stage:

    Final Terms of Reference were issued for this project on February 3, 2016. Awaiting submission of the EIA/Application.

    Project on indefinite hold.

    Documents:

  • Sasol Canada Holdings Ltd. – Canada GTL (CGTL)

    Proponent: Sasol Canada Holdings Ltd. (last update 04/17/2014)
    Project or activity description: Canada GTL (CGTL)
    Location:
    Approximately 40 km northeast of Edmonton
    Township 55, Range 21, W4M
    Municipality: Strathcona County
    Activity Type: Petrochemical
    File #: 001-00329786

    Project stage:

    A Supplemental Information Request was sent to the company on October 21, 2013, the company submitted on February 7, 2014.

    On April 17, 2014, the designated Director of Environmental Assessment notified Sasol Canada Holdings Limited that the EIA report is complete pursuant to section 53 of EPEA. The review took 42 weeks.

    Documents:

  • Parsons Creek Aggregates – Limestone Quarry Project

    Proponent: Parsons Creek Aggregates (last update 01/16/2013)
    Project or activity description: Parsons Creek Aggregates Limestone Quarry Project
    Location:
    North of the Fort McMurray Urban Service Boundary and between Hwy 63 and the Athabasca River
    Township 90, Ranges 9 & 10, W4M
    Municipality: Wood Buffalo
    Activity Type: Quarry
    EPEA Appl#: 001-00231302
    NRCB Appl#: 1001

    Project stage:

    Supplemental Information Requests were sent to the company on December 23, 2010, October 12, 2011, July 17, October 24, 2012, and January 3, 2013, the company submitted on July 29, 2011, May 17, September 10, November 20, 2012, and January 3, 2013.

    On January 16, 2013, the designated Director of Environmental Assessment notified the Natural Resources Conservation Board that the EIA report is complete pursuant to section 53 of EPEA. The review took 128 weeks.

    Documents:

  • Shell Canada Ltd. – Quest Carbon Capture and Storage Project

    Proponent: Shell Canada Limited (last update 12/01/2011)
    Project or activity description: Quest Carbon Capture and Storage Project
    Capture Location:
    Scotford Upgrader northeast of the city of Edmonton Townships 55 & 56, Range 21, W4M
    Municipality: County of Strathcona
    Pipeline Route: Starts at the Scotford Upgrader, proceeds east from the Upgrader and then north to cross the North Saskatchewan River to the end of the pipeline in Thorhild, Sec 29-60-21 W4M
    Municipality: Sturgeon County, Strathcona County and Lamont County
    Storage Location: Municipality: County of Thorhild
    Activity Type: Carbon Capture and Storage
    File #: 999-00049587
    ERCB Appl#: 1689376, 1670112, 1671615

    Project stage:

    Supplemental Information Requests were sent to the company on July 20 and October 25, 2011, the company submitted on August 2 and November 7, 2011.

    On December 1, 2011, the designated Director of Environmental Assessment notified the Energy Resources Conservation Board that the EIA report is complete pursuant to section 53 of EPEA. The review took 51 weeks.

    Documents:

  • MAXIM Power Corp. – HR Milner Expansion

    Proponent: MAXIM Power Corp. (last update 11/24/2010)
    Project or activity description: HR Milner Expansion
    Location:
    Approximately 20 km north of Grande Cache
    Township 58, Range 8, W6M
    Municipality: MD of Greenview
    Activity Type: Power Plant
    EPEA Appl#: 012-00009814
    AUC Appl#: 1604766

    Project stage:

    Supplemental Information Requests were sent to the company on December 8, 2009, July 29 and November 5, 2010, the company submitted on May 4, September 15 and November 18, 2010.

    On November 24, 2010, the designated Director of Environmental Assessment of the Northern Region notified the Alberta Utilities Commission that the EIA report is complete pursuant to section 53 of EPEA. The review took 68 weeks.

    Documents:

  • Alberta Sulphur Terminals Ltd. – Sulphur Forming and Shipping Facility

    Proponent: Alberta Sulphur Terminals Ltd., a division of HAZCO Environmental Services Ltd. (last update 11/24/2008)
    Project or activity description: Sulphur Forming and Shipping Facility
    Location: Approximately 2.2 km east of Bruderheim, just north of Hwy 15
    Township 55, Range 20, W4M
    Municipality: Lamont County
    Activity Type: Other (Chemical)
    EPEA Appl#: 001-00227584
    NRCB Appl#: 0702

    Project stage:

    Supplemental Information Requests were sent on January 3 and July 10 and October 7, 2008, the company submitted on April 28, August 29 and November 24, 2008.

    On November 24, 2008, the designated Director of Environmental Assessment of the Northern Region notified the Natural Resources Conservation Board that the EIA report is complete pursuant to section 53 of EPEA. The review took 64 weeks.

    Documents:

  • Beaver Hills Processing GP Inc. – Condensate Processing Project

    Proponent: Beaver Hills Processing GP Inc. (last update – 10/20/2008)
    Project or activity description: Condensate Processing Project
    Location:
    Approximately 3 km west of Sherwood Park on 17th St. between 105th and 106th Avenues
    Township 53, Range 23, W4M
    Municipality: County of Strathcona
    Activity Type: Petrochemical Plant
    File #: 001-00250279

    Project stage:

    Beaver Hills Processing GP Inc. has withdrawn their project from the regulatory process.

    Documents:

  • Birch Mountain Resources Ltd. – Hammerstone Project

    Proponent: Birch Mountain Resources Ltd. (last update May 2, 2008)
    Project or activity description : Hammerstone Project (limestone quarry and quicklime plant)
    Location:
    Approximately 60 km north of Fort McMurray
    Township 94, Range 10, W4M
    Municipality: Wood Buffalo
    Activity Type: Quarry
    EPEA Appl#: 002-00189942
    NRCB Appl#: 0601
    ERCB Appl#: 1462678

    Project stage:

    Supplemental Information Requests were sent to the company on July 6, 2007, and March 25, 2008, company submitted on December 13, 2007, and March 31, 2008.

    On May 2, 2008, the designated Director of Environmental Assessment of the Northern Region notified the Natural Resources Conservation Board that the EIA report is complete pursuant to Section 53 of the EPEA. The review took 73 weeks.

    Documents:

  • Glacier Power Ltd. – Dunvegan Hydroelectric Project

    Proponent: Glacier Power Ltd. (last update 01/25/2008)
    Project or activity description : Dunvegan Hydroelectric Project
    Location: Approximately 60 km west of Peace River
    Township 80, Range 5, W6M
    Municipality: MD of Fairview, MD of Spirit River, Saddle Hills County, Birch Hills County
    Activity Type: Power Plant
    EPEA Appl#: 001-00074795
    Water Act Appl#: 237576
    NRCB Appl#: 0602
    ERCB Appl#: 1485454

    Project stage:

    A Supplemental Information Request was sent to the company on July 17, 2007, the proponent submitted on November 15, 2007.

    On January 25, 2008, the designated Director of Environmental Assessment of the Northern Region notified the Energy Resources Conservation Board and the Natural Resources Conservation Board that the EIA report is complete pursuant to section 53 of EPEA. The review took 55 weeks.

    Documents:

  • Arclin – Sexsmith Formaldehyde Plant Project

    Proponent: Arclin (formerly Dynea Canada Ltd.) (last update 01/03/2008)
    Project or activity description: Sexsmith Formaldehyde Plant Project
    Location: Within theProponent:  corporate boundaries of the town of Sexsmith
    Township 73, Range 6, W6M
    Municipality: County of Grande Prairie
    Activity Type: Chemical
    EPEA Appl#: 003-00231271
    NRCB Appl#: 0701

    Project stage:

    Supplemental Information Requests were sent to the company on October 5 and December 19, 2007, the proponent submitted on November 2, 2007, and January 2, 2008.

    On January 3, 2008, the designated Director of Environmental Assessment of the Northern Region notified the Natural Resources Conservation Board that the EIA report is complete pursuant to section 53 of EPEA. The review took 30 weeks.

    Documents:

  • Barakat Resources Ltd. – Baseline Mountain Underground Limestone

    Proponent: Barakat Resources Ltd. (last update – 03/03/2003)
    Project or activity description: Baseline Mountain Underground Limestone
    Location:
    Approximately 35 km southwest of Rocky Mountain House near Baseline Mountain
    Township 37, Range 11, W5M
    Municipality: Clearwater County
    Activity Type: Quarry
    File #: 001-00191446

    Project stage: Project on indefinite hold.

    Documents:

  • Alberta Silica Corporation - Peace River Silica Sand Operations Project

    Proponent: Alberta Silica Corporation (last update 11/01/2024)
    Project or activity description: Peace River Silica Sand Operations Project
    Location: North of the town of Peace River, west and east sides of the Peace River 
    Township 84, Range 21, W5M
    Municipality: East Peace
    Activity Type: Silica sand extraction
    EPEA Appl#: 001-70667
    NRCB Appl#: 9901

    Project stage:

    Final Terms of Reference issued July 30, 1999. Supplemental Information Requests were sent to the company on January 28, 2000 and February 15, 2000. Responses from the company were received on March 6, 2000 and February 24, 2000. On March 6, 2000, the designated Director of Environmental Assessment notified the Natural Resources Conservation Board that the EIA report is complete pursuant to section 53 of EPEA.

    Documents:

    • Environmental Assessment and EIA Report – Alberta Silica Sand Corporation Peace River Silica Sand Operations
      (includes public disclosure document; Proposed Terms of Reference; Environmental Impact Assessment; Final Terms of Reference 07/30/1999; Application for Approval; SIR response; and NRCB decision 05/2000)

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