Oil Sands Question and Response (OSQAR) Blog

One amazing discovery

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In 2011, Suncor came across something a little less expected at its oil sands mining operations – a dinosaur! Thanks to the sharp eye of one of our employees, Suncor made history with this amazing find. Watch as Discovery’s Daily Planet explores what it took to extract the dinosaur fossil from Suncor’s Millennium Mine and what this rare find unveils about Alberta’s pre-historic times.

 

 

Is refining oil too crude a business?

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Pipeline projects seeking to move crude oil to Canada’s coasts have ignited debate about whether exporting oil for refining elsewhere is in the country’s best interests.  

Building a safety culture in the oil sands

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To further promote safe practices in the oil sands for 2015, Deloitte, one of Canada’s leading professional services firms, has developed Gaining ground in the sands series. The first report of that series, Predictive safety: People and culture. For life, looks at how companies need to build safety cultures in their workplaces and then live those cultures.

Canada’s energy debate: another rational voice

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Two of Canada’s greatest attributes these days are perhaps its economy and natural environment.  

What’s the energy situation in Quebec?

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While Western Canada figures prominently in discussion of Canada’s energy future, it’s important to understand the energy systems in all areas of the country. To shed light on the energy situation in Quebec, researchers from HEC Montreal and the Business School at University Montreal recently launched the first edition of The State of Energy in Quebec. This annual overview looks at current energy sources and usage, as well as what can be expected in 2015. Read more about the assessment in this blog post from Canadian Energy Systems Analysis Research, which contributed data and graphics to the study.

Biggest issues for the energy industry in 2015: Three perspectives

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There are many perspectives about the issues in our industry. And while we may not agree with everything that’s said, we always believe there’s value in having a balanced, constructive and fact-based conversation. As we look ahead to the coming year, we’ve asked three thought leaders for their perspectives on the industry’s most pressing imperatives in 2015.

Let’s keep Canada moving

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Do you ever consider how pipelines impact your daily life? Your connection to pipelines may be deeper than you think. The Canadian Energy Pipeline Association recently launched Let’s Keep Canada Moving, a microsite to share stories of people who value what pipelines bring to their businesses, their communities and their lives.  

Our energy future: What’s better than a crystal ball?

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While proponents of crystal balls, horoscopes and tarot cards might disagree, there is no way to predict the future.