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IN SITU UPTICK
Many producers and investors are showing a
preference for wells over mines. Here’s why.
by Deborah Jaremko
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On the cover:
Grizzly Oil Sands CEO John Pearce; to his left,
vice-president of exploration Derek Lee; and to his
right, vice-president of operations Brian Harrison.
The team is building a new approach to SAGD.
Photo: Charles Hope
OILSANDS BRIEFS
DEPARTMENTS
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41CONTRIBUTORS Our diverse group of writers, photographers, and illustrators
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CV
Career profiles in the oilsands
This month: Janelle Wassink, Projex
by Candice G. Ball
Q&A WITH PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS
WELCOME TO THE MINI-BOOM
PricewaterhouseCoopers’ leaders sound off on some of the
vexing concerns facing a cautiously resurgent oilsands industry
by R. P. Stastny
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IN REVIEW
Rounding up the latest unconventional
oil news
ENVIRONMENT
THE AIR UP THERE
Northeastern Alberta air quality study finds safe levels
of pollutants, but admits the oilsands industry is
too young to show real trends
by Leisa Vescarelli
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EYES ON THE OILSANDS
What people are saying
in the media around the world
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PROJECT STATUS
The comprehensive listing of Canada’s
oilsands developments
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SECTOR WATCH
Unconventional oil needs
a faster innovation cycle
by Derek Gates
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STATISTICS
Taking a close look at the inputs to and
outputs of the oilsands industry.
