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IHS Markit: oil sands greenhouse gas intensity declined 20% over past decade

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New research by the IHS Markit Canadian Oil Sands Dialogue shows that the combined greenhouse gas (GHG) intensity of Canadian oil sands projects has declined 20% from 2009 levels. The latest data show that the greenhouse gas intensity of Canadian oil sands going down further, continuing a decade-long trend.

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Williams to process offgas in Canada’s oil sands; nearly 15,000 bpd of new NGL/olefins production by 2018; producer GHG reductions

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Williams has signed a new long-term gas processing agreement with a Canadian oil sands producer. The NGL/olefins recovered are expected to be approximately 12,000 barrels per day (bpd) by mid-2015 and growing to approximately 15,000 bpd by 2018.

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Suncor targeting 1M barrels per day by 2020, some 80% from oil sands; new strategic alliance with Total

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Suncor is targeting 1 million barrels per day output in 2020, with its growth in the oil sands underpinned by its alliance with Total. Approximately 80% of that production will be from the oil sands. The agreement with Total is an important element of Suncor’s plans to more than double our oil sands production.

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Suncor Energy finalizes strategic alliance with Total E&P Canada Ltd to accelerate oil sands development

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Total also acquired a portion of Suncor’s interest in the Fort Hills oil sands project resulting in Suncor now holding a 40.8% The companies have also confirmed the Joslyn North Mine timetable, with production expected to begin in 2017-2018, subject to receiving the necessary permits and approvals.

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Jeep introduces 2018 Wrangler with mild hybrid, diesel options; plug-in hybrid version in 2020

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At the Los Angeles Auto Show, Jeep unveiled the 2018 Wrangler, with new mild hybrid (eTorque) and diesel options to be available. The 2018 Jeep Wrangler 2-door model is available in three different trim configurations: Sport, Sport S and Rubicon. liter Pentastar V-6 engine is upgraded for 2018. liter EcoDiesel V-6 and 2.0-liter

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Government of Alberta takes steps to encourage investment in new conventional oil wells

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The Government of Alberta, Canada, is now allowing curtailed operators to drill new conventional oil wells without being restricted by production limits. Oil production in Alberta in September 2019 was 16.75 compared to September 2018. Non-conventional (or oil sands) production, which constituted 83.8% Background.

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Government of Canada to buy Trans Mountain Pipeline System and Expansion Project for C$4.5B, resume planing and construction

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The 1,150-km (714-mile) Trans Mountain pipeline system (TMPL) is the only pipeline system in North America that transports both crude oil from the oil sands and refined products to the west coast. The Government of Canada will purchase Kinder Morgan’s Trans Mountain Pipeline system and the expansion project (TMEP) for C$4.5

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