CALGARY — As Alberta’s oilsands production continues to ramp up, Premier Alison Redford says her government will take a hands-off approach to the increased upgrading of bitumen in the province. But a recent poll shows strong public support for the province taking a more active role...... Read More

A very strong supporter of upgrading in Alberta, Peter Lougheed made some strong comments during an interview with the CBC. Here are some excerpts from his interview: “We should be refining the bitumen in Alberta and we should make it public policy in the province,” “I...... Read More

June 24, 2011 Province, feds partner with industry to move CCS technology forward Fort Saskatchewan… The Government of Alberta has taken another step toward realizing its climate change goals by signing a final agreement with Shell Canada Energy for the Shell Quest carbon capture and storage (CCS) project. “By...... Read More

February 16, 2011 Bitumen refinery agreement promotes value-added development Heartland project supports carbon capture for enhanced conventional oil recovery Edmonton… The Alberta government has successfully negotiated contracts for two projects that will advance upgrading and refining of bitumen in Alberta, increase supplies of diesel fuel and enhance...... Read More

Signed BRIK Agreement Bolsters Alberta’s Value-Added FutureEdmonton, Alberta (February 16 ,  2011) – A coalition of value-added supporters promoting “Refine It Where We Mine It” commends the successful negotiation for the province’s Bitumen Royalty in Kind (BRIK) program. The coalition believes the agreement between the...... Read More

“In recognition of the importance of adding value to Alberta’s natural resources, Alberta MLA Jeff Johnson has developed a “White Paper” that outlines the benefits to the province.  This paper is not official government policy, but was developed to bring the details of this matter...... Read More

Power plant, upgrader near finish line   By Dave Cooper, Edmonton Journal October 26, 2010 7:50 AM Be the first to post a comment EDMONTON – Work at the Capital Region’s two major industrial projects, worth about $8 billion and employing thousands of skilled contract workers, is almost...... Read More

  Multibillion-dollar oilsands upgrader approved near Fort Saskatchewan Edmonton Journal This project is based upon receiving and upgrading bitumen from the Joslyn mine project, which is currently just going through the ERCB process. … See all stories on this topic » ... Read More

  Upgrader plan in final stages Edmonton Journal The first phase of the three-phase project will see the upgrader handle 50000 barrels of bitumen a day. The upgrader would get most of its supply through … See all stories on this topic » ... Read More

Canadians have more to gain from energy sector: Canadian Chamber Published: 07/13/2010 Ottawa, July 13, 2010: Today, Canada’s largest business association released the second in a series of reports calling for ways that the energy sector can bolster Canadian prosperity. Energy is Canada’s strategic advantage and encouraging the...... Read More