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Oil Sands Expansion
Shell Canada continues to evaluate development opportunities related to Shell’s substantial oil sands resources in the Athabasca area.
Athabasca Oil Sands Project Expansion 1
AOSP Expansion 1 is a fully integrated 100,000 barrel-a-day expansion of oil sands mining and upgrading facilities.
Here is AOSP Expansion 1 at a glance:
- Construction of mining and extraction facilities at Jackpine Mine, on the east side of Lease 13
- Expansion of froth treatment facilities at existing Muskeg River Mine
- Expansion of the Scotford Upgrader, near Edmonton, Alberta
- Development of common infrastructure such as power transmission lines, roads, camps and site pipelines to support future expansions
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Discover employment opportunities with AOSP Expansion 1Scotford Upgrader 2
Shell Canada applied to the Alberta Energy and Utilities Board and Alberta Environment for approval to construct and operate Scotford Upgrader 2 adjacent to Shell’s existing Scotford Facilities near Fort Saskatchewan, Alberta.
The proposed Scotford Upgrader 2 will be constructed in four phases and process Shell’s share of future Athabasca mineable bitumen production as well as bitumen from the company’s in situ oil sands developments.
Scotford Upgrader 2 could ultimately process up to 400,000 barrels-a-day of oil sands bitumen into a range of synthetic crude oil products.
Financial approval to proceed with Scotford Upgrader 2 will depend on the outcome of regulatory processes, market conditions, final project costs and consultation with key stakeholders.Project News and Information
August 9, 2010
Jackpine Mine and Pierre River Mine - Supplemental information Round 3
Supplemental Information Round 3 (PDF, 2803 KB)
June 4, 2010Jackpine Mine Expansion - Supplemental information Round 2
Supplemental Information Round 2 (PDF, 13930 KB)
April 16, 2010Pierre River Mine - Supplemental Information Round 2
Supplemental Information Round 2 (PDF, 25837 KB)
December 21, 2009Jackpine Mine - Supplemental Information Volume 1 & 2
Jackpine Mine - Supplemental Information Volume 1
Part 1 - Project Update (PDF, 38770 KB)
Part 2 - ERCB SIRs (PDF, 69059 KB)
Jackpine Mine - Supplemental Information Volume 2
Part 3 - AENV SIRs (PDF, 44602 KB)
Part 4 - Supplements (PDF, 23073 KB)
June 2, 2009Pierre River Mine - Supplemental Information Volume 1 & 2
Pierre River Mine - Supplemental Information Volume 1
Part 1 - Project Update (PDF, 16724 KB)
Part 2 - ERCB SIRs (PDF, 19563 KB)
Pierre River Mine - Supplemental Information Volume 2
Part 3 - AENV SIRs (PDF, 17734 KB)
Part 4 - Supplements (PDF, 30031 KB)
March 6, 2009Scotford Upgrader 2 Project - Supplemental Information Report 3
SIR Responses: Project Update and Supplemental Information
Section 1 - Public Engagement and Aboriginal Consultation (PDF, 58 KB)
Section 2 - Wildlife (PDF, 44 KB)
Section 3 - Health (PDF, 45 KB)
Section 3 - Attachment (PDF, 257 KB)
May, 2008Jackpine Mine Expansion & Pierre River Mine Project - Environmental Assessment Update
December, 2007Jackpine Mine Expansion & Pierre River Mine Project
Vol. 1 - JPME Project Description (PDF, 73001 KB)
Vol. 2 - PRM Project Description (PDF, 51526 KB)
Environmental Impact Assessment
Vol. 3 - EIA Air Quality, Noise & Environmental Health (PDF, 35395 KB)
Vol. 4A - EIA Aquatic Resources (PDF, 126199 KB)
Vol. 4B - EIA Aquatic Resources Appendices (PDF, 42079 KB)
Vol. 5 - Terrestrial Resources & Human Environment (PDF, 122484 KB)
EIA Appendix 3 (PDF, 123248 KB)
Contracting and Procurement
To all contractors interested in working with Shell Canada on the AOSP Expansion 1:
Shell Canada has chosen two Engineering, Procurement, Construction and Management (EPCM) contractors to manage these duties for the Scotford Upgrader Expansion 1 and Albian Sands Expansion 1. Contracting and supply opportunities for these projects are available through the EPCM contractors. Please direct your inquiries accordingly to the below:
Shell has chosen AMEC/Colt as our EPCM for Albian Sands Expansion 1.
For more information, please call (403) 692-2400Shell Canada has chosen Bechtel Canada Co. as our EPCM for Scotford Upgrader Expansion 1.
For more information please call (403) 290-5000
Thank you,
Shell Canada Limited

