The in situ process
In situ development involves wells and has a similar surface footprint to that of conventional drilling. There are no pits or tailings ponds associated with in situ drilling.
In situ projects have a surface footprint similar to conventional oil and gas operations. IOSA’s members are not only improving the efficiency of existing in situ technologies but are also developing new techniques that will make our environmental footprint even smaller.
The innovations we are testing in the field now will go a considerable distance towards reducing the energy intensity of our bitumen recovery processes. In fact one of our goals is a carbon footprint that is equal to or less than many conventional oil projects.