What is the Kearl lake project?
The Kearl Oil Sands Project is an oil sands mine in the Athabasca Oil Sands region at the Kearl Lake area, about 70 kilometres (43 mi) north of Fort McMurray in Alberta, Canada. The project is being developed in three phases with the first phase completed mid-2013.
Who owns Kearl Lake?
Located 70 kilometres (43.5 miles) north of Fort McMurray, AB, Kearl is jointly owned by Imperial (71 percent) and ExxonMobil Canada (29 percent).
What is Kearl crude oil?
Kearl is a heavy, high sulfur diluted bitumen that is ideal for refineries with heavy crude capabilities. Kearl has an API gravity of 20.2 and contains 3.85 wt percent sulfur and 9.1 wt percent Conradson carbon, making it an attractive coker feed.
When did Exxon buy Imperial Oil?
1898
In 1898 Standard Oil of New Jersey (now Exxon Mobil Corporation) acquired a majority interest in Imperial.
Is Shell fuel better than BP?
BP has more proved reserves compared with Shell and has also been consistent in maintaining it’s reserves volume over the last ten years. The average proven oil and gas reserves of BP over the last ten years are approximately 20% higher compared to Shell.
Where is the Kearl oil sands project located?
Kearl Oil Sands Project. Jump to navigation Jump to search. The Kearl Oil Sands Project is an oil sands mine in the Athabasca Oil Sands region at the Kearl Lake area, about 70 kilometres (43 mi) north of Fort McMurray in Alberta, Canada. The project is being developed in three phases with the first phase completed mid-2013.
How is Muskeg Lake connected to Kearl Lake?
Kearl has completed Muskeg Lake, the first of three compensation lakes to connect to Kearl Lake and replace fish habitat disrupted by development. These lakes are deep enough to allow fish to winter in them. A significant amount of reclamation work has been done in the area.
What is the Emergency Response Plan for Kearl?
Kearl has a fully-developed emergency response plan (ERP) that is tested regularly and supported by training and practice exercises, and ongoing communication with nearby communities. We will reach out to nearby residents if required during an emergency, or if any day-to-day operations could impact those in the area.
What kind of training do you get at Kearl?
All Kearl workers go through rigorous training, related to both site risks and the specific hazards associated with individual roles. Supervision is on-site to ensure workers are ready to work safely, every day.
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