Summary of environmental assessment activity - historical projects

Proponent Proposed Project/Activity Description Links to Available Documents Project Stage/What's New
Alberta Sulphur Terminals Ltd., a division of HAZCO Environmental Services Ltd.

Latest update: 11/24/08

Sulphur Forming and Shipping Facility
Location: Approximately 2.2 km east of Bruderheim, just north of Hwy 15
Township 55, Range 20, W4M
Municipality: Lamont County
Activity Type: Other (Chemical)
File #: 001-00227584

Supplemental Information Requests were sent on January 3 and July 10 and October 7, 2008.

On April 28, August 29 and November 24, 2008, the company submitted Supplemental Information.

On November 24, 2008, the designated Director of Environmental Assessment of the Northern Region notified the Natural Resources Conservation Board that the EIA report is complete pursuant to section 53 of EPEA.

Alter NRG

Latest update: 04/04/11

Fox Creek Coal Gasification Project
Location: approximately 27 km northeast Fox Creek
Township 65, Range 18, W5M
Municipality: MD of Greenview
Activity Type: Coal
File #: 001-00250521

Alter NRG Corp. has withdrawn their Fox Creek Coal to Liquids Gasification project from the regulatory review process.

Arclin (formerly Dynea Canada Ltd.)

Latest update: 01/03/08

Sexsmith Formaldehyde Plant Project
Location: Within the corporate boundaries of the town of Sexsmith
Township 73, Range 6, W6M
Municipality: County of Grande Prairie
Activity Type: Chemical
File #: 003-00231271

Supplemental Information Requests were sent to the company on October 5 and December 19, 2007.

On November 2, 2007, and January 2, 2008, the proponent submitted Supplemental Information.

On January 3, 2008, the designated Director of Environmental Assessment of the Northern Region notified the Natural Resources Conservation Board that the EIA report is complete pursuant to section 53 of EPEA.

Barakat Resources Ltd.

Latest update: 10/06/08

Baseline Mountain Underground Limestone
Location: Approximately 35 km southwest of Rocky Mountain House near Baseline Mountain
Township 37, Range 11, W5M
Municipality: Clearwater County
Activity Type: Quarry
File #: 001-00191446

Project on indefinite hold.

Beaver Hills Processing GP Inc

Latest update: 10/20/08

Condensate Processing Project
Location: Approximately 3 km west of Sherwood Park on 17th St. between 105th and 106th Avenues
Township 53, Range 23, W4M
Municipality: County of Strathcona
Activity Type: Petrochemical Plant
File #: 001-00250279

Beaver Hills Processing GP Inc. has withdrawn their project from the regulatory process.
Birch Mountain Resources Ltd.

Latest update: 05/02/08

Hammerstone Project (limestone quarry and quicklime plant)
Location: Approximately 60 km north of Fort McMurray
Township 94, Range 10, W4M
Municipality: Wood Buffalo
Activity Type: Quarry
File #: 002-00189942

Supplemental Information Requests were sent to the company on July 6, 2007, and March 25, 2008

On December 13, 2007, and March 31, 2008 the company submitted Supplemental Information.

On May 2, 2008, the designated Director of Environmental Assessment of the Northern Region notified the Natural Resources Conservation Board that the EIA report is complete pursuant to Section 53 of the EPEA.

Bow City Power Ltd. (formerly Luscar Ltd.)

Latest update: 10/06/08

Bow City Power Project (proposal includes a two-unit coal-fired power plant and associated coal mine and coal preparation plant)
Location: Approximately 25km southwest of Brooks
Townships 17 & 18, Ranges 15-17, W4M
Municipality: County of Newell
Activity Type: Power Plant
File #: 001-00154822

Project on indefinite hold.
Canadian Natural Resources Limited

Latest update: 06/17/09

Kirby In-Situ Oil Sands Project
Location: Approximately 85 km northeast of Lac La Biche
Townships 73 & 74, Ranges 7 & 8, W4M
Municipality: Wood Buffalo
Activity Type: In-Situ
File #: 001-00237382

Supplemental Information Requests were sent to the company on May 30 and October 9, 2008.

On July 15, 2008 and January 29, 2009, the company submitted Supplemental Information.

On June 17, 2009, the designated Director of Environmental Assessment of the Northern Region notified the Energy Resources Conservation Board that the EIA report is complete pursuant to section 53 of EPEA.

Cenovus FCCL Ltd.

Latest update: 03/29/11

Christina Lake In-Situ Thermal Project
Location: Approximately 20 km east of Conklin
Township 76, Range 6, W4M
Municipality: Wood Buffalo
Activity Type: In-Situ
File #: 012-00048522

Supplemental Information Requests were sent to the company on June 9 and November 22, 2010.

On August 24, 2010, and January 21, 2011, the company submitted Supplemental Information.

On March 28, 2011, the designated Director of Environmental Assessment of the Northern Region notified the Energy Resources Conservation Board that the EIA report is complete pursuant to section 53 of EPEA.

Cenovus FCCL Ltd.

Latest update:
02/15/12

Narrows Lake Project
Location: Approximately 10 kilometres east of Conklin
Townships 76 & 77, Ranges 6 & 7, W4M
Municipality: Wood Buffalo
Activity Type: In-Situ
File #: 001-00265959

Supplemental Information Requests were sent to the company on March 2, August 17 and December 23, 2011.

On May 31 and October 31, 2011, and January 30, 2012, the company submitted Supplemental Information.

On February 15, 2012 the designated Director of Environmental Assessment notified the Energy Resources Conservation Board that the EIA report is complete pursuant to section 53 of EPEA.

Coal Valley Resources Inc.

Latest update: 01/14/10
Mercoal West/Yellowhead Tower Mine Expansion Project
Location: Approximately 100 km south of Edson
Townships 48 & 49, Ranges 21-23, W5M
Municipality: Yellowhead County
Activity Type: Coal
File #: 019-00011066

Supplemental Information Requests were sent to the company on November 10, 2008, and August 5, 2009.

On April 29 and October 9, 2009, the company submitted Supplemental Information.

On November 30, 2009, the designated Director of Environmental Assessment notified the Energy Resources Conservation Board that the EIA report is complete pursuant to section 53 of EPEA.

Connacher Oil and Gas Limited

Latest update: 05/29/12

Great Divide SAGD Expansion Project
Location: approximately 20 km north of Marianna Lakes, Alberta and 80 km south of Fort McMurray on Highway 63
Townships 81-83, Ranges 11 & 12, W4M
Municipality: Wood Buffalo
Activity Type: In-Situ
File #: 003-00240008


Supplemental Information Requests were sent to the company on January 12, August 17, 2011 and March 6, 2012.

On April 8, December 15, 2011, and May 7, 2012, the company submitted Supplemental Information.

On May 29, 2012, the designated Director of Environmental Assessment notified the Energy Resources Conservation Board that the EIA report is complete pursuant to section 53 of EPEA.

Devon ARL Corporation

Latest update: 01/24/08

Jackfish 2 SAGD Project
Location: Approximately 15 km southeast of Conklin
Municipality: Wood Buffalo
Township 75, Range 7, W4M
Activity Type: Oil, In-Situ
File #: 001-00224816

Supplemental Information Requests were sent to the company on July 13 and October 31, 2007.

On August 24 and November 28, 2007, the proponent submitted Supplemental Information.

On January 24, 2008, the designated Director of Environmental Assessment of the Northern Region notified the Energy Resources Conservation Board that the EIA report is complete pursuant to section 53 of EPEA.

Devon NEC Corporation

Latest update: 09/14/11

Jackfish 3 Project
Location: Approximately 15 km southeast of Conklin
Townships 75 & 76, Ranges 6 & 7, W4M
Municipality: Wood Buffalo
Activity Type: In-Situ
File #: 003-00224816

Supplemental Information Requests were sent to the company on March 7 and July 20, 2011.

On April 21 and August 5, 2011, the company submitted Supplemental Information.

On September 14, 2011, the designated Director of Environmental Assessment notified the Energy Resources Conservation Board that the EIA report is complete pursuant to section 53 of EPEA.

Dover Operating Corp.

Latest update: 07/17/12

Dover Commercial Project
Location: approximately 95 km northwest of Fort McMurray
Townships 92-97, Ranges 15-18, W4M
Municipality: Wood Buffalo
Activity Type: In-Situ
File #: 001-00268285

Supplemental Information Requests were sent to the company on May 31, November 25, 2011 and May 16, 2012.

On September 20, 2011, March 15 and June 26, 2012, the company submitted Supplemental Information.

On July 17, 2012, the designated Director of Environmental Assessment notified the Energy Resources Conservation Board that the EIA report is complete pursuant to section 53 of EPEA.

Glacier Power Ltd.

Latest update: 01/25/08
Dunvegan Hydroelectric Project
Location: Approximately 60 km west of Peace River
Township 80, Range 5, W6M
Municipality: MD of Fairview, MD of Spirit River, Saddle Hills County, Birch Hills County
Activity Type: Power Plant
File #: 001-00074795
A Supplemental Information Request was sent to the company on July 17, 2007.

On November 15, 2007, the proponent submitted Supplemental Information.

On January 25, 2008, the designated Director of Environmental Assessment of the Northern Region notified the Energy Resources Conservation Board and the Natural Resources Conservation Board that the EIA report is complete pursuant to section 53 of EPEA.

Ivanhoe Energy Inc.

Latest update: 01/21/13

 

 

 

Tamarack Integrated Oil Sands Project
Location: Approximately 16 km northeast of Fort McMurray
Township 90, Range 9, W4M
Municipality: Wood Buffalo
Activity Type: In-Situ
File #: 001-00267615

Supplemental Information Requests were sent to the company on July 15, 2011, March 28 and October 15, 2012.

On December 1, 2011, July 6 and December 6, 2012, the company submitted Supplemental Information.

On January 21, 2013, the designated Director of Environmental Assessment notified the Energy Resources Conservation Board that the EIA report is complete pursuant to section 53 of EPEA.

Japan Canada Oil Sands Limited (JACOS)

Latest update: 05/24/12

Hangingstone SAGD Project
Location: Approximately 50 km southwest of Fort McMurray
Township 84, Ranges 10-12, W4M
Municipality: Wood Buffalo
Activity Type: In-Situ
File #: 001-00153105

Supplemental Information Requests were sent to the company on November 10, 2010,  June 9, 2011, and February 3, 2012.

On February 15, September 15, 2011, and April 10, 2012, the company submitted Supplemental Information.

On May 24, 2012, the designated Director of Environmental Assessment notified the Energy Resources Conservation Board that the EIA report is complete pursuant to section 53 of EPEA.

MacKay Operating Corp.

Latest update: 06/15/11
MacKay River Commercial Project
Location: Approximately 27.5 kilometers west of Fort McMurray
Townships 88-92, Ranges 12-16, W4M
Municipality: Wood Buffalo
Activity Type: In-Situ
File #: 001-00254465

Supplemental Information Requests were sent to the company on June 23, 2010, January 13 and May 11, 2011.

On September 3, 2010, March 31 and May 27, 2011, the company submitted Supplemental Information.

On June 15, 2011, the designated Director of Environmental Assessment notified the Energy Resources Conservation Board that the EIA report is complete pursuant to section 53 of EPEA.

MAXIM Power Corp.

Latest update: 11/2/10

HR Milner Expansion
Location: Approximately 20 km north of Grande Cache
Township 58, Range 8, W6M
Municipality: MD of Greenview
Activity Type: Power Plant
File #: 012-00009814

 

Supplemental Information Requests were sent to the company on December 8, 2009, July 29 and November 5, 2010.

On May 4, September 15 and November 18, 2010, the company submitted Supplemental Information.

On November 24, 2010, the designated Director of Environmental Assessment of the Northern Region notified the Alberta Utilities Commission that the EIA report is complete pursuant to section 53 of EPEA.

MEG Energy Corp.

Latest update: 05/19/10
Christina Lake Regional Project Phase 3
Location: Approximately 150 km south of Fort McMurray
Townships 76-78, Ranges 4-6, W4M
Municipality: Wood Buffalo
Activity type: In-Situ
File #: 004-00216466

Supplemental Information Requests were sent to the company on February 19 and December 11, 2009.

On July 27, 2009, March 29 and May 18, 2010, the company submitted Supplemental Information.

On May 19, 2010, the designated Director of Environmental Assessment of the Northern Region notified the Energy Resources Conservation Board that the EIA report is complete pursuant to section 53 of EPEA.

Nexen Inc./
OPTI Canada Inc.

Latest update: 02/21/08

Long Lake Phase 2 SAGD Project
Location: Approximately 14 km south of the Hamlet of Anzac
Townships 84 & 85, Ranges 6 & 7, W4M
Municipality: Wood Buffalo
Activity Type: Oil, In-Situ
File #: 001-00236394

Supplemental Information Requests were sent to the company on July 25 and October 29, 2007.

On August 13 and December 12, 2007, the proponent submitted Supplemental Information.

On February 21, 2008, the designated Director of Environmental Assessment of the Northern Region notified the Energy Resources Conservation Board that the EIA report is complete pursuant to section 53 of EPEA.

Osum Oil Sands Corp.

Latest update: 03/11/11
Taiga In-Situ Oil Sands Project
Location: Approximately 20 kilometres north of the City of Cold Lake
Townships 65 & 66, Ranges 1 & 2, W4M
Municipality: MD of Bonnyville
Activity Type: In-Situ
File #: 001-00253979

Supplemental Information Requests were sent to the company on July 23 and December 20, 2010.

On September 24, 2010, and January 17, 2011, the company submitted Supplemental Information.

On March 11, 2011, the designated Director of Environmental Assessment of the Northern Region notified the Energy Resources Conservation Board that the EIA report is complete pursuant to section 53 of EPEA.

Parsons Creek Aggregates

Latest update: 01/16/13

 

 

 

Parsons Creek Aggregates Limestone Quarry Project
Location: North of the Fort McMurray Urban Service Boundary and between Hwy 63 and the Athabasca River
Township 90, Ranges 9 & 10, W4M
Municipality: Wood Buffalo
Activity Type: Quarry
File #: 001-00231302

  • EIA Required Letter
  • Public Disclosure Document
  • Proposed Terms of Reference
  • PTOR Notice
  • Public Comments - 4
  • Final Terms of Reference 06/18/2007
  • FTOR Notice
  • EIA 06/2010 
  • Public Notice
  • EIA Complete Letter 01/16/13
  • Letter to Proponent
  • Supplemental Information Requests were sent to the company on December 23, 2010, October 12, 2011, July 17, October 24, 2012, and January 3, 2013.

    On July 29, 2011, May 17, September 10, November 20, 2012, and January 3, 2013, the company submitted Supplemental Information.

    On January 16, 2013, the designated Director of Environmental Assessment notified the Natural Resources Conservation Board that the EIA report is complete pursuant to section 53 of EPEA.

    Petro-Canada

    Latest update: 12/05/07
    Fort Hills Sturgeon Upgrader Project
    Location: Approximately 40 km northeast of Edmonton
    Township 56, Ranges 21 & 22, W4M
    Municipality: Sturgeon County
    Activity Type: Oil, Upgrader
    File #: 001-00231303
    A Supplemental Information Request was sent to the company on July 26, and October 30, 2007.

    On August 30 and November 7, 2007, the proponent submitted Supplemental Information.

    On December 5, 2007, the designated Director of Environmental Assessment of the Northern Region notified the Alberta Energy and Utilities Board (EUB) that the EIA report is complete pursuant to Section 53 of the EPEA.

    Petro-Canada

    Latest update: 10/09/07
    MacKay River SAGD Expansion Project
    Location: Approximately 50 km northwest of Fort McMurray
    Townships 92 & 93, Ranges 11 & 12, W4M
    Municipality: Wood Buffalo
    Activity Type: Oil, In-Situ
    File #: 003-00048408

    On April 12, 2007, the proponent submitted Supplemental Information #2.

    On October 5, 2007, the designated Director of Environmental Assessment of the Northern Region notified the Alberta Energy and Utilities Board (EUB) that the EIA report is complete pursuant to Section 53 of the EPEA.
    Shell Canada Limited

    Latest update: 11/25/08
    Carmon Creek Project
    Location: Approximately 40 km northeast of Peace River
    Townships 84-86, Ranges 16-19, W5M
    Municipality: Northern Sunrise County
    Activity Type: In-Situ
    File #: 013-00001642
    Shell Canada Limited has withdrawn their Carmon Creek In-Situ project from the regulatory review process.

    Shell Canada Limited

    Latest update: 11/16/11

    Carmon Creek Project (2009)
    Location: Approximately 40 kilometres northeast of the town of Peace River
    Townships 84-86, Ranges 16-19, W5M
    Municipality: Northern Sunrise County.
    Activity Type: In-Situ
    File #: 020-00001642

    Supplemental Information Requests were sent to the company on July 7, 2010, and May 24, 2011.

    On January 28 and September 29, 2011, the company submitted Supplemental Information.

    On November 16, 2011, the designated Director of Environmental Assessment notified the Energy Resources Conservation Board that the EIA report is complete pursuant to section 53 of EPEA.

    Shell Canada Limited

    Latest update: 10/14/10
    Jackpine Mine Expansion & Pierre River Mine
    Location: Approximately 100 km north of Fort McMurray
    Townships 95-100, Ranges 9-11, W4M
    Municipality: Wood Buffalo
    Activity Type: Oil Sands Mines
    File #: 001-00245358
    005-00153125
    006-00153125
    Supplemental Information Requests were sent to the company on October 24, 2008, September 17, 2009, March 2 and July 22, 2010.

    On June 3 and December 21, 2009, April 19, June 4 and August 9, 2010, the company submitted Supplemental Information.

    On October 14, 2010, the designated Director of Environmental Assessment notified the Energy Resources Conservation Board that the EIA report is complete pursuant to section 53 of EPEA.

    Shell Canada Limited

    Latest update:
    12/01/11

    Quest Carbon Capture and Storage Project
    Capture Location: Scotford Upgrader northeast of the city of Edmonton Townships 55 & 56, Range 21, W4M
    Municipality: County of Strathcona

    Pipeline Route: Starts at the Scotford Upgrader, proceeds east from the Upgrader and then north to cross the North Saskatchewan River to the end of the pipeline in Thorhild, Sec 29-60-21 W4M
    Municipality: Sturgeon County, Strathcona County and Lamont County.

    Storage Location:
    Municipality: County of Thorhild

    Activity Type: Carbon Capture and Storage
    File #: 999-00049587

    Supplemental Information Requests were sent to the company on July 20 and October 25, 2011.

    On August 2 and November 7, 2011, the company submitted Supplemental Information.

    On December 1, 2011, the designated Director of Environmental Assessment notified the Energy Resources Conservation Board that the EIA report is complete pursuant to section 53 of EPEA.

    Shell Canada Limited

    Latest update: 03/11/09
    Scotford Upgrader 2 Project
    Location: Approximately 5 km northeast of Fort Saskatchewan
    Townships 55 & 56, Range 21, W4M
    Municipality: Strathcona County
    Activity Type: Oil Sands Upgrader
    File #: 001-00240711
    Supplemental Information Requests were sent to the company on January 10 and July 31, 2008, and January 27, 2009.

    On May 12 and November 5, 2008, and March 10, 2009, the company submitted Supplemental Information.

    On March 11, 2009, the designated Director of Environmental Assessment of the Northern Region notified the Energy Resources Conservation Board that the EIA report is complete pursuant to section 53 of EPEA.

    Sherritt International Corporation (Carbon Development Partnership)

    Latest update: 10/06/08
    Dodds-Roundhill Coal Gasification Project
    Location: Approximately 80 kilometres southeast of Edmonton
    Townships 48-50, Ranges 17-19, W4M
    Municipality: Beaver County, County of Camrose
    Activity Type: Coal
    File #: 001-00239505
    Project on indefinite hold.

    SilverBirch Energy Corp. (formerly UTS Energy Corporation/Teck Cominco Limited)

    Latest update: 02/07/11

    Equinox Oil Sands Mine
    Location: 38 km north of Fort McKay, east of Athabasca River
    Township 98, Ranges 10 & 11, W4M
    Municipality: Wood Buffalo
    Activity Type: Oil, Mine
    File #: 001-00247551

    SilverBirch Energy Corp. has informed Alberta Environment that they will be applying for the development of Equinox as a fourth phase of the Frontier Project under the Frontier Terms of Reference.

    StatoilHydro Canada Ltd. (formerly North American Oil Sands Corporation)

    Latest update: 10/08/09
    Kai Kos Dehseh Project
    Location: Centered about 30 km northwest of the community of Conklin
    Townships 76-83, Ranges 8-14, W4M
    Municipality: Wood Buffalo, Lakeland County
    Activity Type: In-Situ
    File #: 001-00241311

    Supplemental Information Requests were sent to the company on June 27, 2008, February 4 and July 15, 2009.

    On July 29, 2008, March 31 and September 25, 2009, the company submitted Supplemental Information.

    On October 8, 2009, the designated Director of Environmental Assessment of the Northern Region notified the Energy Resources Conservation Board that the EIA report is complete pursuant to section 53 of EPEA.

    StatoilHydro Canada Ltd. (formerly North American Oil Sands Corporation)

    Latest update: 12/03/08

    Upgrader Project
    Location: Approximately 4 km west of Bruderheim.
    Townships 55 & 56, Range 21, W4M
    Municipality: Strathcona County
    Activity Type: Oil Sands Upgrader
    File #: 001-00239532
    StatoilHydro Canada has withdrawn their upgrader project from the regulatory review process.

    Syncrude Canada Ltd.

    Latest update: 10/22/09

    South West Sand Storage Conversion Project
    Location: Approximately 40km north of Fort McMurray
    Townships 91-94, Ranges 10-12, W4M
    Municipality: Wood Buffalo
    Activity Type: Oil Sand Mines
    File #: 027-00000026

    Supplemental Information Requests were sent to the company on March 20, July 30 and October 6, 2009.

    On May 15, September 8 and October 16, 2009, the company submitted Supplemental Information.

    On October 22, 2009, the designated Director of Environmental Assessment of the Northern Region notified the Energy Resources Conservation Board that the EIA report is complete pursuant to section 53 of EPEA.

    Synenco Energy Inc.

    Latest update: 06/18/08

    Northern Lights Upgrader Project
    Location: Approximately 9 km southeast of Redwater
    Township 56, Range 21, W4M
    Municipality: Strathcona County
    Activity Type: Oil Sands Upgrader
    File #: 001-00229135
    On June 18, 2008, the EIA/Application was withdrawn.

    Synenco Energy Inc.

    Latest update: 12/01/08

    Northern Lights Oil Sands Mine Project
    Location: Approximately 100 km northeast of Fort McMurray
    Towships 98 & 99, Ranges 5-7, W4M
    Municipality: Wood Buffalo
    Activity Type: Oil Sands Mines
    File #: 001-00189296
    Synenco Energy Inc. has withdrawn their Northern Lights Mining and Extraction project from the regulatory review process.

    TOTAL E&P Canada Ltd.

    Latest update: 08/12/09
    Upgrader Project
    Location: Approximately 4 km northeast of Fort Saskatchewan, 40 km northeast of Edmonton
    Township 55, Range 21, W4M
    Municipality: Sturgeon County
    Activity Type: Oil Sands Upgrader
    File #: 001-00245130

    Supplemental Information Requests were sent to the company on July 30, 2008, February 25 and July 9, 2009.

    On November 17, 2008, May 15 and July 24, 2009 the company submitted Supplemental Information.

    On August 12, 2009, the designated Director of Environmental Assessment of the Northern Region notified the Energy Resources Conservation Board that the EIA report is complete pursuant to section 53 EPEA.

    Total E&P Joslyn Ltd. (formely Deer Creek Energy Limited)

    Latest update: 01/22/08
    Joslyn North Mine Project
    Location: Approximately 60 km north of Fort McMurray
    Townships 94-96, Ranges 11-13, W4M
    Municipality: Wood Buffalo
    Activity Type: Oil, Mine
    File #: 001-00228044

    Supplemental Information Requests were sent to the company on December 2, 2006, September 18 and December 20, 2007.

    On June 18 and November 6, 2007, and January 15, 2008, the proponent submitted Supplemental Information.

    On January 22, 2008, the designated Director of Environmental Assessment of the Northern Region notified the Energy Resources Conservation Board that the EIA report is complete pursuant to section 53 EPEA.

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