Oilsands Review - September 2006

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NEWS

16Canadian company starts first steam program in Egypt, highlights from Suncor’s cross examination during its Voyageur hearing, CNRL proposes upgrader for heavy oil production, new website links Maritime manufacturing with Alberta demand, the challenge of oilsands sulphur production, Synenco signs deals for Northern Lights upgrader.

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DEPARTMENTS
OILSANDS PROJECT

Getting a little integrated

Connacher Oil and Gas gets approval for Great Divide | DEBORAH JAREMKO

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OILSANDS ENVIRONMENT Drill cuttings: not just garbage?

Cuttings can be recycled, composted | BRENDAN PROCÉ

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OILSANDS R & D

From the bottom

An innovative technology could cut fuel costs and reduce carbon dioxide emissions | GODFREY BUDD

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OILSANDS PROFILE

Getting oil shale going

Watching four promoters of this potentially vast resource | FRANK DABBS

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CAREERS

Connecting employers and employees in the unconventional oil industry

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