Our engineers, geoscientists, organizational leaders, biologists - everyone we employ right down to drilling and completions experts, are all seeking ways forward that balance the environmental and business perspectives. Here are some examples of what our members are working on:
The THAI™ Process
An in situ technology that combines air injection with horizontal production wells. This technology requires almost no water and significantly minimizes emissions in comparison to steam-assisted approaches.
Non-Thermal and Hybrid Cold-Thermal Approaches
Now being tested could dramatically reduce energy intensity and emissions for in situ oil sands projects.
Underground Well System Technology
Could reduce surface impact by 90 percent in comparison to conventional in situ production. (That’s a reduction of 99 percent in comparison to non in situ recovery methods!)
Carbon Management
IOSA’s members will be positioned for carbon capture and storage in order to meet federal and provincial requirements.
Cogeneration
Cogeneration uses the energy contained in the fuel more efficiently reducing overall fuel consumption and our environmental footprint. Being more efficient in energy use reduces greenhouse gas emissions.