Projects

The Aspen Oil Sands project represents a prospective in-situ steam-assisted gravity drainage (SAGD) initiative to extract oil sands resources. Envisioned to yield a daily output of up to 150,000 barrels of bitumen, Aspen stands poised to emerge as one of the company’s principal oil production assets. This anticipated production volume can be achieved by implementing a two-phase operational framework can achieve this anticipated production volume.

The current iteration, a departure from the initial proposal, wherein the facility was projected to generate 135,000 barrels through a three-phase construction scheme, reflects revisions to the project plan. The crucial milestone of the final investment decision for the initial phase was greenlit in November 2018, earmarking the construction of infrastructure capable of accommodating 75,000 barrels per day.

Kearl stands as a cornerstone of Canada’s oil sands industry, boasting top-tier deposits and hosting one of the nation’s largest open-pit mining ventures. Holding regulatory sanction to extract up to 345,000 barrels of bitumen daily, Kearl’s significance is underscored by its contribution of approximately one-eighth of Canada’s total oil output. Developed across three distinct phases, Kearl embodies a “design one, build many” ethos, optimizing efficiency across its expansive facilities. Throughout all stages of Kearl’s evolution, we played an integral role, providing essential fabrication and modularization services. Initially, plans entailed overseas fabrication for the project’s modules; however, logistical constraints dictated a strategic shift. Adapting swiftly, modules were segmented and transported to our industrial fabrication yard for reassembly, mitigating transportation hurdles. This agile response, coupled with proactive scheduling initiatives, enabled us to minimize disruptions and maintain momentum throughout the project’s execution, ensuring Kearl’s successful emergence as a pioneering force in the realm of oil sands mining.

At the Horizon site, a comprehensive oil and gas project unfolded, culminating in the installation and pre-commissioning of an 85 MW cogeneration (cogen) unit earlier this year. Initiated in August 2015 with a team of over 200 members, the endeavor covered mechanical, piping, electrical, instrumentation, and civil components. The project also entailed installing equipment and interconnections for the new GE CTG. This cogen facility, operational by the end of October 2016, seamlessly connected to the Alberta electricity grid, generating both steam and electrical power. Beyond its economic benefits, the cogen plant provides the strategic advantage of selling surplus electricity back to the Alberta power grid, contributing to revenue streams and offsetting emissions from coal-fired power plants in the region.