Description

Includes in depth information about oil sands, how they are formed, as well as the chemical composition of crude oil. Oil sands in Alberta and Saskatchewan are referenced. The extraction methods are also discussed, as are the reasons for this process rather than regular oil extraction wells. Furthermore, the markets for each kind of oil are listed, as well as what the oil can be used for. The website also goes on to discuss how oil is transported by pipelines, and how it is late marketed. With very detailed explanations, this website presents unbiased information regarding the oil sands without discussing stakeholder opinions or environmental impacts.

• http://www.centreforenergy.com/AboutEnergy/ONG/Oil/Videos.asp
• Short (under 10 minutes) videos including: Oil Recovery Process; Petroleum Refining Basics; Oil Sands Separation Demonstration; ConocoPhillips Surmont Facility; Laricina SAGD Process; and Introduction to the Athabasca Oil Sands Project. 

Language: English