By: Simon Dyer

Most of Alberta's oil sands are too deep to mine. Oil must be extracted using other methods that result in a dense network of roads, wells and pipelines throughout the forests of Alberta. Deep oil sands extraction could potentially impact 21% of Alberta. Simon Dyer represented the Pembina Institute at a oil sands consultation meeting in Peace River where he outlined the impacts of and proposed solutions for deep oil sands development.

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Publication Type: Letters & Formal Submissions, Presentations

Topic Area: Oil Sands