This course provides an introduction to mining of Alberta oil sands projects using four mining projects as examples: Syncrude, Suncor, CNRL's project Horizon, and Shell and partners at Muskeg River ad Jackpine. Topics include: Basic tools used in mining; geological description of the area; moving and upgrading heavy oil/bitumen up the value chain; oil shale technology; environmental aspects of this industry.
Prerequisite: PETR-234 Introduction to Coalbed Methane. For the self-study option, note that the course starts when registration processed. Registrations accepted between Jul 01, 2010 - Aug 21, 2010.
Prices for all courses listed are in Canadian dollars and include GST.
