Part B Project Description

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Part B Project Description

TABLE OF CONTENTS
B.

PROJECT DESCRIPTION ................................................................................................. 1

B.1
GENERAL DESCRIPTION........................................................................................... 1
B.1.1
Phase 1 Overview ................................................................................................... 1
B.1.2
Phase 2 Overview ................................................................................................... 2
B.1.3
Phase 3 Overview ................................................................................................... 2
B.2
GEOLOGY AND RESERVES ...................................................................................... 2
B.2.1
Geological Data and Control .................................................................................. 2
B.2.1.1 Exploration Drill Hole Program Information ..................................................... 3
B.2.1.2 Seismic Survey Program Information................................................................. 3
B.2.1.3 Results of Exploration Program Information...................................................... 4
B.2.2
Regional Geology ................................................................................................... 4
B.2.2.1 Regional Stratigraphy ......................................................................................... 4
B.2.2.2 Woodbend Group................................................................................................ 4
B.2.2.3 McMurray Formation ......................................................................................... 4
B.2.2.4 Clearwater Formation ......................................................................................... 5
B.2.2.5 Grand Rapids Formation..................................................................................... 5
B.2.2.6 Joli Fou Formation.............................................................................................. 5
B.2.2.7 Quaternary .......................................................................................................... 6
B.2.3
Project Area Geology.............................................................................................. 6
B.2.3.1 Site Stratigraphy ................................................................................................. 6
B.2.3.2 Log and Core Characteristics.............................................................................. 6
B.2.3.3 Seismic Characterization of the McMurray Formation ...................................... 7
B.2.4
Bitumen Distribution and Reserves ........................................................................ 7
B.2.4.1 Bitumen Reservoir Modeling.............................................................................. 7
B.2.4.2 Bitumen Reservoir Quality ................................................................................. 8
B.2.4.3 Bitumen-in-Place Estimates................................................................................ 8
B.2.4.4 Associated Gas and Water Zones ....................................................................... 9
B.2.5
Hydrogeology ....................................................................................................... 10
B.3
RESERVOIR RECOVERY PROCESS ....................................................................... 10
B.3.1
Recovery Process Selection .................................................................................. 10
B.3.2
SAGD Recovery Process Description .................................................................. 11
B.3.3
Bitumen Production Rate and Recovery Estimates .............................................. 11
B.3.3.1 Well Production Forecasts ................................................................................ 11
B.3.3.2 Recovery Estimates........................................................................................... 18
B.3.3.3 Development Plans and Schedules ................................................................... 22
B.3.4
Reservoir Performance Monitoring ...................................................................... 23
B.3.5
Caprock Evaluation............................................................................................... 23
B.4
PRODUCTION PADS AND HORIZONTAL WELLS............................................... 23
B.4.1
Well Pad Layout ................................................................................................... 24
B.4.2
Drilling and Completion ....................................................................................... 24
B.4.2.1 Producing Well Completion ............................................................................. 25
B.4.2.1 Injection Well Completion................................................................................ 25
B.4.2.3 Observation Wells............................................................................................. 25
B.4.3
Drilling Waste Management ................................................................................. 26
B.4.4
Casing Failure Monitoring Program ..................................................................... 26

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B.4.5
Well Performance Monitoring .............................................................................. 27
B.5
CENTRAL PROCESSING FACILITY (CPF)............................................................. 27
B.5.1
Central Processing Facility (CPF) Layout ............................................................ 27
B.5.2
Oil Production System .......................................................................................... 28
B.5.2.1 Well Pad Group Separator ................................................................................ 28
B.5.2.2 Inlet Heat Exchange.......................................................................................... 28
B.5.2.3 Free Water Knockout........................................................................................ 29
B.5.2.4 Diluent Addition ............................................................................................... 29
B.5.2.5 Gravity Separation and Filtration Vessels ........................................................ 29
B.5.2.6 Emulsion Chemical Treatment ......................................................................... 30
B.5.2.7 Water and Solid Composition........................................................................... 30
B.5.3
Produced Water De-Oiling System....................................................................... 30
B.5.3.1 Bulk Oil Removal ............................................................................................. 31
B.5.3.2 Induced Gas Floatation (IGF) ........................................................................... 31
B.5.3.3 Oil Removal Filter (ORF)................................................................................. 31
B.5.4
Oil Recycle and Treatment System....................................................................... 31
B.5.4.1 Recycle Free Water Knock Out ........................................................................ 32
B.5.4.2 Recycle Centrifuge ........................................................................................... 32
B.5.5
Source Water Pre-Treatment ................................................................................ 32
B.5.6
Produced Water Treatment System and Boiler Feed Water ................................. 32
B.5.6.1 Evaporator Waste Brine Removal .................................................................... 33
B.5.6.2 Crystallizer Process........................................................................................... 33
B.5.6.3 Vapour Recovery at Evaporator and Crystallizer Processes ............................ 34
B.5.7
Steam Generation System..................................................................................... 34
B.5.8
Fuel Gas and Produced Gas Recovery System ..................................................... 35
B.5.8.1 Fuel Gas ............................................................................................................ 35
B.5.8.2 Produced Gas Recovery System - Central Processing Facility ........................ 35
B.5.8.3 Produced Gas Recovery System - Well Pads ................................................... 35
B.5.9
Gas Flaring System ............................................................................................... 36
B.5.9.1 Flaring System - Central Processing Facility ................................................... 36
B.5.9.2 Pressure Relief System - Well Pad ................................................................... 36
B.5.10 Cooling and Heating Systems............................................................................... 37
B.5.11 Above Ground Interconnecting Pipeline System.................................................. 37
B.5.11.1 Emulsion Gathering System ............................................................................. 37
B.5.11.2 Vapour Gathering System................................................................................. 37
B.5.11.3 Steam Distribution System ............................................................................... 37
B.5.11.4 Gas Distribution................................................................................................ 38
B.5.12 Electrical Power .................................................................................................... 38
B.5.13 Emergency Power ................................................................................................. 38
B.5.14 Sanitary and Potable Water System...................................................................... 39
B.5.15 Utility Steam ......................................................................................................... 39
B.5.16 Domestic Sewage.................................................................................................. 39
B.5.17 Drain System......................................................................................................... 39
B.5.18 Compressed Air System........................................................................................ 39
B.5.19 Fire and Gas Detection ......................................................................................... 39
B.5.20 Chemical Use ........................................................................................................ 39
B.6
MATERIAL AND ENERGY BALANCE ................................................................... 40
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B.6.1
Material Balance ................................................................................................... 40
B.6.1.1 Water................................................................................................................. 40
B.6.1.2 Hydrocarbon Liquids ........................................................................................ 42
B.6.2
Energy Balance ..................................................................................................... 42
B.6.2.1 Fuel Gas ............................................................................................................ 43
B.6.2.2 Produced Gas .................................................................................................... 44
B.6.2.3 Electricity.......................................................................................................... 44
B.7
WATER MANAGEMENT .......................................................................................... 44
B.7.1
Volume of Process Make Up Water ..................................................................... 45
B.7.2
Source of Process Make Up Water ....................................................................... 45
B.7.3
Sanitary and Potable Water Supply Requirements and Source ............................ 45
B.7.4
Drainage Management .......................................................................................... 46
B.7.4.1 Central Processing Facility ............................................................................... 46
B.7.4.2 Well Pads and Roads ........................................................................................ 46
B.7.5
Waste Water Disposal........................................................................................... 46
B.7.5.1 Processed Wastewater....................................................................................... 46
B.7.5.2 Sewage Treatment............................................................................................. 46
B.8
OFFSITE CONNECTIONS ......................................................................................... 46
B.8.1
Transportation ....................................................................................................... 46
B.8.1.1 Construction...................................................................................................... 47
B.8.1.2 Operations ......................................................................................................... 47
B.8.1.3 Algar Airstrip .................................................................................................... 47
B.8.2
Electrical Supply................................................................................................... 47
B.8.3
Fuel Gas Supply.................................................................................................... 48
B.8.4
Fresh Water Supply and Storage........................................................................... 48
B.8.5
Diluent and Oil Sales Pipelines ............................................................................ 48
B.9
HEALTH, SAFETY, AND ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT ......................... 48
B.9.1
Policies.................................................................................................................. 48
B.9.1.1 The Environment .............................................................................................. 48
B.9.1.2 Health and Safety.............................................................................................. 49
B.9.2
Integrated Environmental Health and Safety Management Plan.......................... 50
B.9.2.1 Progressive Project Management Continual Improvement Process .............. 50
B.9.2.2 Loss Control and Environmental Compliance Program ................................... 50
B.9.2.3 Emergency Response Plan................................................................................ 50
B.9.2.4 Waste Management Plan .................................................................................. 51
B.9.2.5 Substance Release Monitoring.......................................................................... 53
B.9.2.6 Fire Control Plan............................................................................................... 54
Table B.2.3.1
Table B.2.4.1
Table B.2.4.2
Table B.2.4.3
Table B.2.4.4
Table B.3.3.1
Table B.3.3.2
Table B.3.3.3
Table B.3.3.4
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Comparison of Log to Core ............................................................................... 6

Criteria Used to Estimate Bitumen Resources................................................... 7
Key Reservoir Parameters.................................................................................. 8
Bitumen-In-Place Estimate for Pods in the Project Area................................... 8
Gas Wells in the Project Area ............................................................................ 9
Production, Injection and SOR Forecasts by Resource Area........................... 12
Summary of Simulation Runs .......................................................................... 17
Calculated Recovery for Pads in the Project Area ........................................... 19
Estimated Well Pair Drilling Schedule by Phase............................................. 22
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Table B.3.5.1
Table B.5.1.1
Table B.5.1.2
Table B.5.20.1
Table B.6.1.1
Table B.6.1.2
Table B.6.2.1
Table B.6.2.2
Table B.9.2.1

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Mini Frac Test Well 1AB/14-27-82-12W4...................................................... 23

External Emission Sources Associated with Central Processing Facility........ 27
Storage Tanks Associated with Central Processing Facility............................ 28
Chemical Use ................................................................................................... 40
Water Balance For Great Divide SAGD Expansion Project............................ 40
Project Life Cycle Water Balance Summary ................................................... 42
Facility Energy Balance ................................................................................... 43
Energy Input to Produced Energy Ratio .......................................................... 44
Waste Management Plan.................................................................................. 52

List of Figures
Figure B.1.1-1
Figure B.1.1-2
Figure B.1.1-3
Figure B.2.1-1
Figure B.2.1-2
Figure B.2.2-1
Figure B.2.2-2
Figure B.2.2-3
Figure B.2.2-4
Figure B.2.2-5
Figure B.2.2-6
Figure B.2.2-7
Figure B.2.2-8
Figure B.2.2-9
Figure B.2.3-1
Figure B.2.3-2
Figure B.2.3-3
Figure B.2.3-4
Figure B.2.3-5
Figure B.2.3-6
Figure B.2.3-7
Figure B.2.3-8
Figure B.2.3-9
Figure B.2.4-1
Figure B.2.4-2
Figure B.2.4-3
Figure B.2.4-4
Figure B.3.3-1
Figure B.3.3-2
Figure B.3.3-3
Figure B.3.5-1
Figure B.4.1-1
Figure B.4.2-1
Figure B.4.2-2
Figure B.5.0-1
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Phase 1 Development
Phase 2 Development
Phase 3 Development
Exploration Activity Map- Corehole and 3D Seismic
Stacked McMurray B2 and C Channel Trends
Stratigraphic Column
Woodbend Group Structure Map
McMurray Structure Map
McMurray Isopach Map
Wabiskaw Structure Map
Lower Grand Rapids Structure Map
Lower Grand Rapids Sands Isopach Map
Upper Grands Rapids Structure Map
Quaternary Structure Map
4-19 Type Log
Oilsands Pods & Cross-Sections
Section A-A North-South I
Section B-B North-South II
Section C-C East-West I
Section D-D East-West II
8-30 Log Interpretation
Isopach of the Oil Sands
3D Seismic Isochron Interpretation of Oil Sands
Isopach of Associated McMurray Gas
Isopach of Non-Associated Gas
Overall Thickness and Distribution of the Caprock
McMurray base Water
Pod 1-Initial Performance of 17 Well Pairs
Life of Project Development Plan
Base of Oilsands
Core Photos of a Caprock From LSD 5-19-082-11W5
Typical Well Pad Schematic
Typical Injection Well Schematic
Typical Production Well Schematic
Process Flow Sheets for Water and Steam (Sheets 1-17)
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Figure B.5.0-2
Figure B.5.1-1
Figure B.6.1-1

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Process Flow Sheets for Oil Treating (Sheets 1-13)

Plot Plan for Central Processing Facility
Water Balance

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B.

PROJECT DESCRIPTION

B.1

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

Part B Project Description

Connacher Oil and Gas Limited (Connacher) is currently operating the Great Divide SAGD Project and is
in the final stages of construction for the Algar SAGD Facility (Figure A.1-2), which is expected to be
fully operational in the spring of 2010. Both facilities have a design capacity of approximately 1600
m3/day (10,000 barrels/day) of bitumen. Connacher plans to expand the capacity of the lease operations in
the Great Divide area, which captures both the Great Divide and Algar Project, by an additional 3,800
m3/day (24,000 barrels/day) of bitumen production. The total production of the Great Divide Lease area
will increase to approximately 7,000 m3/day (44,000 barrels/day).
The Great Divide Project consists of the following components, central processing facility (CPF), access
road and infrastructure, two well pads with 17 well pairs, water source wells, operators camp and air strip
with a total disturbance footprint of 99.9 ha. The Algar Project consists of the following components,
central processing facility (CPF), access road and infrastructure, three well pads with 17 well pairs, water
source wells and a permanent operators camp with a total disturbance of 117.7 ha. The combined
disturbance for both projects is 217.7 ha. Both of these projects are being considered as part of the
baseline conditions for the Great Divide SAGD Expansion Project.
The Great Divide SAGD Expansion Project will involve expanding the Algar CPF from the current 1600
m3/day (10,000 barrels/day) by an additional 3,800 m3/day (24,000 barrels/day). The Great Divide CPF
will not be altered as part of the expansion. With the increased production capacity of the CPF, there is
need for additional bitumen supply for the Project. This application provides the details for the additional
bitumen supply over three phases for the life of the Project which is estimated to be 25 years. Connacher
has a high level of confidence in developing Phase 1 of the Project as presented in this application. The
confidence level in the subsequent phases is less than Phase 1. The total estimated disturbance for all
three phases of the Project is 520.8 ha. While Connacher expects this will evolve and change as
development progresses, this is the area that the assessment of the Project impacts was based.
Connacher plans to conduct additional exploration activities on the lease area to identify and better define
the bitumen resource. For example, recent exploration activities during the 2009/10 winter have
identified additional resources west of Highway 63 and north of the Great Divide Project. As additional
resources are better delineated, development plans will be altered to include them into the Project. The
future implications could mean expanded production or increased Project life.
Details of the proposed development are described further in this section.

B.1.1

Phase 1 Overview

Connacher plans to employ the same bitumen extracting and processing technology in all phases of the
Project as are currently being used for the Great Divide and Algar Projects. The expansion will employ
more of the same technology. The existing infrastructure, both internal and external, will be used and
expanded as required. Phase 1 of the Project will consist of the following components (Figure B.1.1-1):

expansion of the CPF by 3,800 m3/day which will occur entirely within the existing Algar CPF
footprint;
additional lay down area adjacent to the CPF will be required;
additional area for remote sumps will be required;
nine well pads with 59 well pairs;
access roads and infrastructure, including borrow pits;

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total estimated footprint required is 145.5 ha.

B.1.2

Phase 2 Overview

Phase 2 of the Project will provide replacement bitumen supply as the production from Phase 1 well pairs
declines. The replacement well pads and well pairs are required to maintain the full production of 7,000
m3/day (44,000 barrels/day). Significant changes to the CPF are not contemplated with the phase of
development. Phase 2 of the Project will consist of the following components (Figure B.1.1-2):

twelve well pads with 73 well pairs;

access roads and infrastructure, including borrow pits;
additional area for remote sumps;

total estimated footprint required is 189.9 ha.

B.1.3

Phase 3 Overview

Phase 3 of the Project will provide replacement bitumen supply as the production from Phase 2 well pairs
declines. The replacement well pads and well pairs are required to maintain the full production of 7,000
m3/day (44,000 barrels/day). Significant changes to the CPF are not contemplated with the phase of
development. Phase 3 of the Project will consist of the following components (Figure B.1.1-3):

B.2

nineteen well pads with 83 well pairs;

access roads and infrastructure, including borrow pits;
additional area for remote sumps;

total estimated footprint required is 186.3 ha.

GEOLOGY AND RESERVES

This section evaluates the geology and resources within the Project area. The geological assessment
carried out for the Project is identical to the processes used by Connacher for the Pod One and the Algar
SAGD Projects, which received ERCB approved in July 2006 and October 2008 respectively.

B.2.1

Geological Data and Control

Connachers oil sands leases composed of rights below the Top of the Viking to Base of the Woodbend
within the Project Area are:

No. 0747404010456 (OSL #56) covers 3,074 ha (7,591 acres) of land located in Sections 27-34,
Twp 81 Rge 11 W4M and Sections 3-6, Twp 82 Rge 11 W4M;
No. 0747404010459 (OSL #59) covers 5,120 ha (12,652 acres) of land located in Sections 7-9,
17-20, 29-32, Twp 82 Rge 11 W4M and Sections 11-14, 23-26, 35-36, Twp 82 Rge 12 W4M;
No. 0747404010460 (OSL #60) covers 4,608 ha (11,387 acres) of land located in Sections 8-10,
15-17, 20-22, 27-29, 32-34,Twp 82 Rge 12 W4M and Sections 2-4, Twp 83 Rge 12 W4M;
No. 0747405070553 (OSL #53) covers 256 ha (640 acres) of land located in Section 9, Twp 83
Rge 12 W4M;
No. 0747405070554 (OSL #54) covers 256 ha (640 acres) of land located in Section 10, Twp 83
Rge 12 W4M;
No. 0747407010531 (OSL #31) covers 256 ha (640 acres) of land located in Section 11, Twp 83
Rge 12 W4M;
No. 0747405070555 (OSL #55) covers 256 ha (640 acres) of land located in Section 14, Twp 83
Rge 12 W4M;

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No. 0747405070556 (OSL #56) covers 256 ha (640 acres) of land located in Section 15, Twp 83
Rge 12 W4M;
No. 0747406010664 (OSL #64) covers 256 ha (640 acres) of land located in Section 23, Twp 83
Rge 12 W4M;
No. 0747406010665 (OSL #65) covers 256 ha (640 acres) of land located in Section 26, Twp 83
Rge 12 W4M; and
No. 0747406010666 (OSL #66) covers 256 ha (640 acres) of land located in Section 35, Twp 83
Rge 12 W4M.

Since 2005, Connacher has carried out six 3D seismic surveys totalling 165 square kilometres and drilled
246 exploratory wells within the 58 section Project area. The existing 3D seismic coverage, the location
of core holes, plant locations of both Great Divide and Algar and the Project Area outline are shown on
Figure B.2.1-1.
The resource is well defined with exploratory drill holes and 3D seismic. The high resolution 3D seismic
programs were carried out between 2005 and 2008 and the merged dataset covers the majority of the
Project Area. Connachers exploratory drill program (246 wells) and industry drilling (35 wells) has
delineated approximately 30% of the acreage based on 40 acre well spacing. The drilling has identified
B2 McMurray Channels (ERCB McMurray Channel) and McMurray C Channels trending in a SW/NE
direction through the oil sand leases (Figure B.2.1-2).

B.2.1.1

Exploration Drill Hole Program Information

To date, Connacher has drilled the following oil sands exploration wells in the project area:

11 oil sands exploration holes in 2004; 11 cored

12 oil sands exploration holes in 2005; 12 cored
26 oil sands exploration holes in 2006; 22 cored
75 oil sands exploration holes in 2007; 34 cored
99 oil sands exploration holes in 2008; 47 cored
23 oil sands exploration holes in 2009; 17 cored
68 oil sands exploration holes in 2010; 30 cored

In addition, there were 35 pre-existing industry wells in the Project Area that were drilled for shallow gas
targets or as deep exploration stratagraphic tests. Continuous McMurray core was taken in 173 (55%)
wells. The core samples have been analyzed for bitumen saturation, porosity and permeability. A
detailed facies description is recorded for each cored well and effective porosity is calculated using the
density log corrected for shale volume. The oil saturation calculation from the log data is calibrated to
Dean-Stark analysis data from the cores to cross verify results. All log, core and seismic data are
combined into a resource model capable of characterizing bitumen distribution and reserves.

B.2.1.2

Seismic Survey Program Information

In addition to the exploration drilling described above, Connacher has almost completely covered the oil
sand leases with 3D seismic programs shot between 2005 and 2008. The project area had 35 pre-existing
wells and subsequent oil sands wells were located and drilled with the help of the 3D seismic
interpretation. The detailed seismic was shot with an 100 m by 80 m shot and receiver grid which yielded
20 by 20 m bins in the subsurface. The seismic data:

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responds well and helps identify gas filled sands and bright spots in the Upper Mannville
formations;
helps distinguish interfaces in the McMurray Formation; and
gives the interpreter an excellent reflection of the McMurray contact with the basement carbonates
of the Beaverhill Lake Formation of the Devonian Woodbend Group.

The interpretation of these seismic reflections lead to a high degree of confidence in the mapping
especially the sand thickness; however, cores and logs are required to provide quality and facies
information.

B.2.1.3

Results of Exploration Program Information

The exploration program described above resulted in the identification of several pods of SAGD bitumen
resource within the Project Area. There is still significant acreage within the Project Area that is not fully
tested and is a target for future exploration.

B.2.2

Regional Geology

Connacher evaluated the regional geology for the Project in a study area defined by Townships 81 to 83
and Ranges 11 to 13 W4M.

B.2.2.1

Regional Stratigraphy

Figure B.2.2-1 describes the general stratigraphy in the area of the Project Area. The bitumen resource is
located in the McMurray Formation, which is the oldest formation within the Mannville Group of the
Lower Cretaceous Period.
In northeastern Alberta the Mannville Group is composed primarily of unconsolidated sedimentary rocks
that are divided into three formations. From oldest to youngest, these formations are the McMurray
Formation, the Clearwater Formation and the Grand Rapids Formation.
The McMurray Formation lies unconformably on the carbonates of the Woodbend Group. This
unconformity was formed during a period of subaerial exposure and erosion and it was this erosional
sequence that initially influenced the deposition of the McMurray. The prospective McMurray sands in
this area are estuarine channel in nature while the upper sediments of the McMurray are deposited in
marginal marine environments. Estuarine environments typically show numerous depositional sequences
due to channel migration, storm activity and erosional down cutting. The repeated reworking of the
sediments can result in stacked, thick, high-quality sand reservoirs which are usually filled with bitumen
resources.

B.2.2.2

Woodbend Group

The Woodbend Group consists of dolomitized fossiliferous limestones and argillaceous limey muds of the
Upper Devonian Period. Figure B.2.2-2 shows the gently dipping structure of the Woodbend Group in
regional context. The limestone or limey muds do not contain bitumen resources in this area and are
considered to be a barrier to fluid flow.

B.2.2.3

McMurray Formation

In the Project Area the McMurray Formation ranges in thickness from 40 to 70 m and is composed of
sandstones, shales and mudstones. The overall thickness of the McMurray Formation is controlled by the
erosional topography on the Woodbend surface. Figure B.2.2-3 shows a structure map of the McMurray
Formation in the region and Figure B.2.2-4 the McMurray Formation isopach.
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In the Project Area, the sediments of the McMurray Formation were deposited in an estuarine
environment where tides regularly moved sands up and down tributary channels leaving stacked channel
sands and shale plugs over a vast area. In contrast, the upper McMurray transgressive deposits were laid
down in a marginal marine environment resulting in several fining upward sequences of sand and shale.
The resultant variation in thickness of the McMurray formation is strongly influenced by the topography
on the eroded Woodbend Group.
The EUB Athabasca WabiskawMcMurray Regional Geological Study (2003) has standardized the
nomenclature of several units in the McMurray Formation. These depositional units named from bottom
to top are McMurray C Channel, McMurray B2 Sequence (ERCB McMurray Channel), McMurray B1
Sequence, McMurray A2 Sequence and McMurray A1 Sequence.
The McMurray C Channel and B2 Channel (McMurray Channel) sequences are 20 to 30 m thick and
consist of fining upwards sequences of sand and shale. The sequences often include massive cross
bedded sands overlain by interbedded sands and shales capped by laminated mudstones. These tight
mudstones are considered a barrier to fluid flow and act as a caprock (Section B.3.5). The massive oil
sands in the basal portions of the McMurray C Channel have created a tremendous reservoir for the oil as
it migrated through the area. Occasionally these thick sequences contain shale clast breccias, slump
blocks, shale lenses and scattered rip-up clasts that tend to be laterally discontinuous. In the upper part of
the sequence zones there are bioturbated zones, rhythmically interbedded sand and shale with moderate to
high dip angles know as inclined heterolithic stratification (IHS). Overall the upper B2 sequence tends to
have shaly IHS as the channels completely fill with muddy sediments.
The Upper McMurray (B1, A2 and A1 McMurray Sequences) consist of extensive stacked coarsening
upward marginal marine sequences and contain little potential for SAGD recoverable resources in the
Project Area due to their thickness of less than 5 m.

B.2.2.4

Clearwater Formation

The Wabiskaw member is the lower most sequence of the Clearwater Formation. The Wabiskaw dips
regionally to the southwest as seen in Figure B.2.2-5 (Wabiskaw Structure) at approximately 290 m
subsea in the project area. The Wabiskaw member is typically 10 to 12 m thick and consists of cleaning
upward transgressive marine silty sands.
The Upper Clearwater Formation overlays the Wabiskaw with a thick 40 m shale sequence, overlain by
an 18 m shaly sand sequence capped with 10 m shale at the top of the formation.

B.2.2.5

Grand Rapids Formation

The Grand Rapids Formation comprises an upper and lower member. The Lower Grand Rapids member
dips gently to the southwest (Figure B.2.2-6, Lower Grand Rapids Structure), averages 44 m in thickness
with a 25 m coarsening upward porous sand interval that is water wet in the project area (Figure B.2.2-7,
Lower Grand Rapids Isopach). The Upper Grand Rapids Member is typically 45 to 50 m thick and
consists of stacked coarsening upward sand cycles separated by impermeable thin marine shale. These
sands are water wet and can have thin gas accumulations in the project area. Structure of the Upper
Grand Rapids Formation is shown in Figure B.2.2-8 (Upper Grand Rapids Structure).

B.2.2.6

Joli Fou Formation

Tight marine shale of the Cretaceous Joli Fou Formation overlies the Grand Rapids Formation. The Joli
Fou is truncated at the unconformable contact with unconsolidated Quaternary glacial drift. The LaBiche
is occasionally present as the uppermost bedrock surface.

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B.2.2.7

Part B Project Description

Quaternary

The surface glacial deposits are comprised of gravel, sand, silt and mud and average about 100 m thick in
the Project Area and are always placed behind surface casing when drilling exploratory core holes or
SAGD well pairs. The elevation of the Quaternary ranges from 520 to 600 asl and is approximately 120 to
160 m thick (Figure B.2.2-9, Quaternary Structure).

B.2.3

Project Area Geology

B.2.3.1

Site Stratigraphy

The well log for core hole 100/04-19-082-11-W4M (Figure B.2.3-1) is typical of the stratigraphy for the
Project. Measurements of bitumen, water saturation and porosity were made on the core from this drill
hole. There was very good agreement between the log and core data as defined through petrophysical
analysis.
The Project Area is divided into several distinct sub areas or Pods. These Pods are separate
accumulations of oil sands with identified thickness and quality (Figure B.2.3-2). Four cross-sections that
illustrate the lithological differences between each Pod are shown on Figures B.2.3-3 (Section A-A
North-South I) Figure B.2.3-4 (Section B B North-South II), Figure B.2.3-5 (C-C East-West I), and
Figure B.2.3-6 (D-D East-West II).

B.2.3.2

Log and Core Characteristics

Of the wells that were drilled and logged, approximately 58% were cored. Core analysis included
measurements of the bitumen saturation, water saturations and porosity. There was good agreement
between the core data results and the down-hole conventional log data. This confirmation was further
used to perform log analysis and interpretation on wells that were not cored. Figure B.2.3-7 shows an
example of the log analysis work for Well 1AA/08-30-082-11-W4/00 and Table B.2.3.1 shows the
excellent interpreted log to core comparison for surrounding wells in the Algar area.

Table B.2.3.1

Comparison of Log to Core

1AA083008211W400

Algar North

455.0

500.0

Log
Net
Pay
25.4

1AA023008211W400

Algar North

460.5

505.0

24.8

22.9

12.3

13.4

1AA163008211W400

Algar North

459.0

504.0

19.2

21.2

12.1

12.3

1AA132908211W400

Algar North

457.0

503.0

18.7

21.2

10.8

11.3

1AA013108211W400

Algar North

462.0

505.0

13.6

14.1

11.1

10.5

1AA041908211W400

Algar North

469.0

515.5

27.8

28.5

13.5

14.0

1AA043208211W400

Algar North

454.5

500.0

22.1

20.3

11.5

11.5

1AA052908211W400

Algar North

493.0

502.5

8.6

8.3

12.0

13.4

1AA062908211W400

North/South

453.0

495.0

4.7

1.7

9.9

12.0

Well

May 2010

Area

ZN_
TOP

ZN_
BOT

Core
Net
Pay
26.7

Log
Bitumen
Wt %
11.9

Core
Bitumen
Wt %
12.0

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B.2.3.3

Part B Project Description

Seismic Characterization of the McMurray Formation

Connacher recorded detailed high frequency 3D seismic programs over the majority of the Project Area
between 2005 and 2008 (Figure B.2.1-1). By utilizing state-of-the-art seismic recording equipment, tight
source and receiver line spacing and a one millisecond sample interval, Connacher obtained excellent
subsurface spatial images and very high frequencies which helped to successfully map the McMurray
Formation.
The seismic data quality is such that seismic interpretation of reservoir thickness, structure of the oil
sands zone and the underlying basement of the Devonian Beaverhill Lake Group show good correlation
with the well data. Once the seismic has been fully integrated with the core holes an excellent picture of
the subsurface emerges. The seismic program also improves the level of confidence in predicting the
reservoir extent and thickness in areas where no well data yet exists. In addition, the seismic survey
assisted in providing information on the gas zones in the Grand Rapids and Clearwater Formations.
The technical field parameters for the seismic program are as follows:

all activity was performed during frozen winter conditions;

100 m source line interval, 80 m receiver line interval;
up to 0.5 kg dynamite source placed at no more than 9 m deep;
1 ms sample rate with ARAM 24-bit recording equipment and marsh geophones;
processed and merged by experienced personnel at Key Seismic;
bin spacing in the subsurface at 20 m x 20 m;
useful bandwidth of 5 to 180 Hz;
high signal-to-noise ratio; and
empirical analysis shows data responds to 1 to 2 m gas sands.

Figure B.2.3-8 shows the isopach of the oil sands using core hole data and Figure B.2.3-9 shows the
correlation of the bitumen pay zone derived from logs and core with the interpretation of the 3D seismic
data of the bitumen pay zone.

B.2.4

Bitumen Distribution and Reserves

The oil sands pay zone has been identified and characterized by integrating the seismic, log and core data
into a resource model.

B.2.4.1

Bitumen Reservoir Modeling

The project database net pay maps and sections were used to construct the Project Area. Resource values
were estimated based on the criteria in Table B.2.4.1.

Table B.2.4.1

Criteria Used to Estimate Bitumen Resources

PARAMETER
Bitumen saturation (core)
Bitumen saturation (log)
Sand Porosity (log density)
Gamma Ray (log)
Minimum net pa

May 2010

VALUE
>6 Wt%
RT > 20 Ohms
>27%
<75 API
>10m

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B.2.4.2

Part B Project Description

Bitumen Reservoir Quality

Within the Project Area, the reservoirs oil sands pay zone thickness ranges between 10 m to 30 m and
averages 22 m. Table B.2.4.2 lists the average reservoir parameters and fluid properties within the Project
Area based on logs, core and seismic data derived from the exploration programs.

Table B.2.4.2

Key Reservoir Parameters

PARAMETER

VALUE

Pay Zone Thickness (m)

22

Lateral Well Pair Spacing (m)

100

Horizontal Well Length (m)

600 900

Porosity

33%

Oil Saturation

80%

Initial Reservoir Pressure KiloPascals

3500 - 4500

Initial Reservoir Temperature ( Celsius)

15

Bitumen Viscosity at TRES (Centipoise)

>1,000,000

Permeability (Darcies)

B.2.4.3

39

Bitumen-in-Place Estimates

Connacher has estimated bitumen-in-place based on net pay mapping and an assessment of oil sands
quality using core and interpreted logs and geophysical mapping. 3D seismic coverage gives Connacher a
better understanding of the spatial distribution of resources than drilling alone. Using all these data
sources, the company constructed a model of the resource and estimated the bitumen-in-place for each of
the contiguous pods of oil found in the Project Area (Table B.2.4.3). The oil sands pay zone map on
which this estimate is based is shown in Figure B.2.3-2.

Table B.2.4.3

Bitumen-In-Place Estimate for Pods in the Project Area

6

Pods

Area (e m )

1A
1B
1C
5A & 2A
2B
2C
2D
5B
4A
4B
4C

8.9
1.1
2.1
13.1
3.1
1.0
1.6
1.0
2.3
1.7
2.5
Additional
Exploration
38.4

4D
Totals

May 2010

Area
(ha)

Net
volume
(e6m3)

894
110
207
1,308
308
100
164
97
233
175
246

160.3
20.6
38.8
248.7
63.1
16.2
27.3
24.9
42.4
33.5
42.4

3,841

718

Avg
Net
Pay
(m)
17.7
18.4
18.3
18.8
20.2
15.7
16.3
25.0
17.9
18.8
16.9

Est'd
Avg
Porosity

Pore
volume
(m3)

33.0%
33.0%
33.0%
32.4%
32.0%
32.0%
32.0%
32.0%
32.4%
32.4%
32.4%

52.9
6.8
12.8
80.6
20.2
5.2
8.7
8.0
13.7
10.8
13.7

Avg
Oil
Sat
(%)
85%
85%
85%
79%
75%
75%
75%
75%
79%
79%
79%

HCPV
oil
(m3)

HCPV
oil
(MMbbl)

45
6
11
64
15
4
7
6
11
9
11

283
36
68
400
95
24
41
38
68
54
68

187

1,177

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Part B Project Description

Based on computer simulations and field results reported for other SAGD projects, Connacher estimates
that in the thicker and higher quality net pays approximately 60% of the bitumen originally in place is
recoverable by the SAGD process. A discussion with respect to performance of the SAGD process and
anticipated bitumen recovery estimates is provided in Section B.3 Reservoir Recovery Process.

B.2.4.4

Associated Gas and Water Zones

Associated gas is defined as gas in direct contact with recoverable bitumen resources. The gas may be
present due to the long term biodegradation of the oil or it may have migrated into the McMurray
formation over time. Either way, it may affect the recoverability of the bitumen depending on whether the
gas has already been produced to lower reservoir pressures or has remained unevaluated and remains at
virgin conditions. The isopach of associated gas is shown in Figure B.2.4-1. Connacher is familiar with
the issue and employs appropriate SAGD technology to ensure maximum recovery of the bitumen.
There is also non associated gas in the Project Area, however it does not pose a threat to SAGD
operations given it is separated vertically and laterally by impermeable shale of the McMurray Formation.
The isopach of the non-associated gas is shown in Figure B.2.4-2. A list of all the McMurray flowing and
suspended gas well completions in the immediate Project Area is shown in Table B.2.4.4. Mudstones
within the McMurray provide the effective cap over all the McMurray oil sand pods in the Project Area.
The overall thickness and distribution of the caprock is shown in Figure B.2.4-3.
Water zones can easily be identified on standard well logs with the following criteria: sand content > 50%
on Gamma; >27% porosity; and <10 ohm*m resistivity. The wells in the Project Area show that water is
present only at the base of the McMurray and the water is believed to statically trapped in local erosional
lows of the Woodbend. The distribution and thickness of the water is illustrated in Figure B.2.4-4 and will
have little impact on the successful recovery of the bitumen reserves.

Table B.2.4.4

Gas Wells in the Project Area

CPA Pretty Well ID

100/09-27-081-11W4/00
100/10-27-081-11W4/03
100/09-32-081-11W4/02
100/08-34-081-11W4/00
100/12-34-081-11W4/00
100/06-04-082-11W4/00
100/08-06-082-11W4/00
100/12-29-082-11W4/02
100/10-30-082-11W4/02
100/10-30-082-11W4/03
102/10-30-082-11W4/00
100/11-31-082-11W4/00
100/01-07-082-12W4/00
100/07-08-082-12W4/00
100/16-08-082-12W4/00
100/16-08-082-12W4/03
100/07-09-082-12W4/00
100/08-09-082-12W4/00
May 2010

Well Status
Text
Flowing GAS
Flowing GAS
Flowing GAS
Flowing GAS
Flowing GAS
Flowing GAS
Flowing GAS
Flowing GAS
Susp GAS
Flowing GAS
ABD GAS
ABD GAS
ABD GAS
ABD GAS
Susp GAS
Flowing GAS
Susp GAS
Flowing GAS

Current Operator Name

Iteration Enrg Ltd
Iteration Enrg Ltd
Iteration Enrg Ltd
Iteration Enrg Ltd
Iteration Enrg Ltd
Iteration Enrg Ltd
Iteration Enrg Ltd
Iteration Enrg Ltd
Iteration Enrg Ltd
Iteration Enrg Ltd
Iteration Enrg Ltd
Iteration Enrg Ltd
Cdn Nat Rsrcs Lmtd
Cdn Nat Rsrcs Lmtd
Husky Oil Oprtns Ltd
Husky Oil Oprtns Ltd
Paramount Enrg Operating
Paramount Enrg Operating

Producing Pool Name

MCMURRAY Q3Q
MCMURRAY R2R
COMMINGLED POOL 012
COMMINGLED POOL 012
COMMINGLED POOL 012
COMMINGLED POOL 012
MCMURRAY S3S
CLWT UND
CLEARWATER C
GRAND RAPIDS C
GRAND RAPIDS C
GRD RP UND
MCMURRAY Y
MCMURRAY FF
MCMURRAY FF
COMMINGLED POOL 001
MCMURRAY FF
GRD RP UND

In Area
EIA
EIA
EIA
EIA
EIA
EIA
EIA
EIA
EIA
EIA
EIA
EIA
EIA
EIA
EIA
EIA
EIA
EIA
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Table B.2.4.4

Gas Wells in the Project Area

CPA Pretty Well ID

Well Status
Text

100/06-10-082-12W4/02
100/05-16-082-12W4/00
100/05-16-082-12W4/03
100/10-17-082-12W4/02
102/05-21-082-12W4/02
100/06-27-082-12W4/00
100/07-28-082-12W4/00
100/07-28-082-12W4/02
100/11-33-082-11W4/00
100/11-33-082-11W4/02
100/08-02-082-12W4/00
100/08-02-082-12W4/02
100/07-03-082-12W4/00
100/07-03-082-12W4/02
100/08-04-082-12W4/00
100/14-05-082-12W4/00
100/14-05-082-12W4/02
100/08-06-082-12W4/00
100/07-18-082-12W4/00
100/07-18-082-12W4/02
100/02-19-082-12W4/00
100/02-19-082-12W4/02
100/04-03-083-11W4/00
100/04-03-083-11W4/02
100/04-03-083-11W4/03
100/04-03-083-11W4/04
100/02-04-083-11W4/00

Flowing GAS
Susp GAS
Flowing GAS
Flowing GAS
Flowing GAS
Flowing GAS
Flowing GAS
Flowing GAS
ABD GAS Zone
ABD GAS
ABD GAS Zone
Flowing GAS
Flowing GAS
Flowing GAS
Flowing GAS
Drilled & Cased
Susp GAS
Susp GAS
Susp GAS
Flowing GAS
Flowing GAS
Susp GAS
ABD Zone
Susp GAS
Flowing GAS
Flowing GAS
ABD GAS

B.2.5

Part B Project Description

Current Operator Name

Iteration Enrg Ltd
Paramount Enrg Operating
Paramount Enrg Operating
Paramount Enrg Operating
Connacher O&G Lmtd
Iteration Enrg Ltd
Iteration Enrg Ltd
Iteration Enrg Ltd
Iteration Enrg Ltd
Iteration Enrg Ltd
Iteration Enrg Ltd
Iteration Enrg Ltd
Iteration Enrg Ltd
Iteration Enrg Ltd
Paramount Enrg Operating
Paramount Enrg Operating
Paramount Enrg Operating
Paramount Enrg Operating
Husky Oil Oprtns Ltd
Husky Oil Oprtns Ltd
Cdn Nat Rsrcs Lmtd
Cdn Nat Rsrcs Lmtd
Iteration Enrg Ltd
Iteration Enrg Ltd
Iteration Enrg Ltd
Iteration Enrg Ltd
Iteration Enrg Ltd

Producing Pool Name

GRAND RAPIDS A
MCMURRAY S
COMMINGLED POOL 001
COMMINGLED POOL 001
COMMINGLED POOL 002
MCMURRAY W
MCMURRAY R
MCMURRAY W
MCMURRAY OO
U GRD RP UND
COMMINGLED POOL 004
GRAND RAPIDS A
COMMINGLED POOL 004
GRAND RAPIDS A
GRAND RAPIDS A
COMMINGLED POOL 001
MCMURRAY Y
MCMURRAY P
COMMINGLED POOL 001
MCMURRAY V
COMMINGLED POOL 001
MCMURRAY VV
U MANN UND
GRD RP UND
GRAND RAPIDS B

In Area
EIA
EIA
EIA
EIA
EIA
EIA
EIA
EIA
1 Section
1 Section
1 Section
1 Section
1 Section
1 Section
1 Section
1 Section
1 Section
1 Section
1 Section
1 Section
1 Section
1 Section
1 Section
1 Section
1 Section
1 Section
1 Section

Hydrogeology

Source water for the Project will come from water wells drilled and completed in the Lower Grand
Rapids Formation (Section B.8.4 Fresh Water Supply and Storage). The hydrogeology of the oil sand
leases and the Project Area are described in detail in the Hydrogeology Report (CR #3 and Section D.3).

B.3

RESERVOIR RECOVERY PROCESS

This section evaluates the Projects reservoir recovery process.

B.3.1

Recovery Process Selection

The average reservoir parameters and fluid properties within the Project Area are listed in Table B.2.4.2.
Based on the depth (~480 m), thickness (10 to 30 m) and high viscosity (> 1,000,000 cp) the only
commercially viable process available to Connacher is the SAGD process.

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Part B Project Description

There are numerous SAGD operations in the Athabasca oil sands deposits (e.g., Cenovuss Foster Creek
and Christina Lake, Suncors McKay River and Firebag, JACOS Hangingstone, ConocoPhillips'
Surmont, MEGs Christina River, OPTI Nexen Long Lake and Connachers Great Divide (Pod One) and
Algar). Other projects are in approval or development stages. SAGD is a well know method for
recovering the deeper bitumen deposits that cannot be economically mined from the surface.

B.3.2

SAGD Recovery Process Description

Connachers current operations and the Expansion Project are typical SAGD operations. A pair of wells
is drilled horizontally for 600 to 900 m at the base of the reservoir and approximately 475 m below the
surface. The lower well is the producing well. It is drilled 2 m above the base of the reservoir. The
steam injection well is drilled 5 m above it. Steam is continuously injected through the upper wellbore
into the reservoir and a steam chamber is formed which heats the formation and the bitumen. The heated
bitumen drains into the lower horizontal well and flows or is pumped to the surface.
In the first expansion phase the Project Area will have a total of 96 well pairs operating with 34 well pairs
from the Great Divide and Algar approved areas and 62 from the expansion area. A total of 14 surface
pads will be required for these 96 well pairs.
The well pairs are operated in three phases:
Circulation Phase - the process starts with circulation in which the well pairs are preheated until there
is relatively even heating the along the whole horizontal length and communication is eventually
established between the injector and producer. This phase is expected to take 60 to 90 days.
SAGD Phase - following the circulation phase, steam is injected into the injection well to form a
continuously growing steam chamber. Hot produced fluid from the edges of this steam chamber drains
into the lower producing well and depending on the operating pressure selected either flows or is pumped
to surface.
Wind Down Phase - at some point in the operation, as chamber steam reaches the top of the pay zone
and extends horizontally, productivity slows and it becomes uneconomical to continue injecting steam.
This leads into the final Wind Down Phase, in which steam injection is continuously reduced until
production is terminated and the wells abandoned and the well pad leases reclaimed.
The Project will operate at a pressure below the fracture pressure of the McMurray formation. A recent
mini frac test conducted on well 1AB/14-27-82-12W4, within the Project Area, estimated a bottom hole
fracture pressure at 8139 kPa, the estimate fracture closure pressure of 6840 kPa, and a reservoir pressure
of 4578 kPa.

B.3.3

Bitumen Production Rate and Recovery Estimates

Connacher and its engineering advisors use a combination of computer simulation and analogy to
estimate bitumen production, recovery and SOR.

B.3.3.1

Well Production Forecasts

As discussed in Section B.2.3 the Project has a number of distinct resource areas and within each area the
resource quality varies. Connacher used a combination of analytical, computer simulations and historical
performance of the existing Pod One wells to determine production forecasts within each of the resource
area. These are summarized and combined into single well pair average forecasts. Forecasts of oil rate,
steam rate, steam/oil ratio (SOR) are shown for each area in Table B.3.3.1.

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Table B.3.3.1
Resource
Area

Part B Project Description

Production, Injection and SOR Forecasts by Resource Area

Year

Cum
e3m3

Cum
mbbls

118
50
59
100
49
57
70
51
53
92
43
51
55

88
46
34
33
37
38
30
47
44
30
26
23
35

24
43
12
11
13
14
11
20
20
11
10
6
13

315
156
180
266
142
164
188
152
156
251
123
146
161

1984
983
1131
1671
891
1029
1182
957
979
1577
773
919
1,014

281
220
187
262
238
232
239
210
211
276
212
195
206

141
220
64
0
119
115
0
210
162
0
53
28
92

0
220
18
0
0
15
0
0
16
0
0
0
12

2.5
4.3
3.5
3.1
4.6
4.1
3.3
4.0
3.9
3.4
4.6
4.2
3.9

2.4
4.4
3.4
2.9
4.5
4.0
3.1
4.1
3.9
3.3
4.4
4.0
3.8

2.3
4.5
3.4
2.9
4.3
3.9
3.0
3.9
3.7
3.2
4.3
3.9
3.7

Oil Production m3/day/well

High Producer
Low Producer
Average
High Producer
2
Low Producer
Average
High Producer
4
Low Producer
Average
High Producer
5
Low Producer
Average
Overall Average
1

82
45
62
76
46
53
64
48
50
78
43
52
54

134
66
89
130
67
78
94
69
72
127
60
74
78

High Producer
Low Producer
Average
High Producer
Low Producer
Average
High Producer
Low Producer
Average
High Producer
Low Producer
Average
Overall Average

278
265
282
299
274
277
274
264
264
313
268
280
276

352
302
330
429
331
328
332
296
292
476
279
324
318

High Producer
Low Producer
Average
High Producer
Low Producer
2
Average
High Producer
Low Producer
4
Average
High Producer
Low Producer
5
Average
Overall Average

3.4
5.8
4.6
3.9
5.9
5.2
4.3
5.5
5.3
4.0
6.2
5.4
5.1

2.9
5.1
4.1
3.5
5.3
4.6
3.8
4.8
4.6
3.8
5.3
4.8
4.5

May 2010

151
139
128
64
59
54
86
79
73
137
126
116
63
58
54
75
69
64
89
82
75
65
60
56
68
62
58
126
116
107
55
51
47
70
65
60
75
69
63
3
Steam Injection m /day/well
371
281
281
243
220
220
270
253
252
424
349
349
238
238
238
270
248
248
239
239
239
210
210
210
214
211
211
407
368
368
212
212
212
258
246
246
253
240
240
Cum Steam/Oil Ratio
2.7
2.5
2.5
4.6
4.4
4.3
3.7
3.6
3.6
3.4
3.2
3.2
4.8
4.6
4.6
4.3
4.1
4.1
3.4
3.3
3.3
4.2
4.0
4.0
4.1
3.9
3.9
3.6
3.5
3.5
4.8
4.6
4.6
4.4
4.3
4.2
4.1
3.9
3.9

724
697
604
771
611
633
571
587
578
806
529
576
598

4556
4381
3801
4849
3844
3981
3590
3694
3633
5067
3324
3621
3,759

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Part B Project Description

Computer Simulation
Computer simulations used the CMGs STARS, SAGD, simulator-developed, numerical models of a
700 m single-well. The basic type model is a 20 x 12 x 67 rectangular grid, with primarily one metre
layers. The grid is nested with finer blocks near the wellbore (wellbore block is one metre laterally).
Other simulation data match closely with what has been used in the previous datasets, which relied
heavily on industry analogs. Average reservoir data from the project geological database were used
where available, except for bitumen PVT data that were extrapolated from information on the Dover
SAGD project.
The simulated operations included a traditional SAGD start-up, with low-pressure operation using a
down-hole pump beginning near or after the second year of continuous operation.
Table B.3.3.2 summarizes the simulator cases that represented different reservoir conditions existing in
the Project Area.
In all cases, the bitumen was assumed to be at hydrostatic pressure. There is no associated gas in the
proposed development areas and no significant bottom or top water. There are no direct measurements of
bitumen or water pressure in the area and the pressure modeled (3,500 kPa) was considered conservative
in terms of the SOR.
Many parallels to the Hangingstone zones exist, and in the north area these simulations paid attention to
the complexities relating to varying amounts of lower saturation sands, clast areas, breccia, and varying
degrees of shaliness in portions of the area. Gas is limited to area 1A which was addressed in the Great
Divide Pod One Application. Except for the small water zone encountered in the central area of 2A, water
zones do not occur in the Project Area connected reservoir intervals. Consequently, none of the
complexities frequently encountered in Athabasca reservoirs need to be considered in the modes
developed for Project.
An effective pre-heat period is paramount in establishing proper SAGD performance, and this process is
simulated within each run utilizing an analytical heat/temperature set block model.
More complex simulation of the Project Area will result from full geo-statistical modeling results, when
they come available. For the present, the type models used, bracket ranges of acceptable rate and
recovery performance which will provide for commercial viability. Additional stages of simulation will
focus on well management issues during operations, through the longer project run period.

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Table B.3.3.2

Part B Project Description

Summary of Simulation Runs

Well Vertical Separation is 5 m

Production Well is 2 m above base of Oil Sand
Permeability
KH
KV
(md)
(md)

Run
Name

Well
Length
(m)

Gross
Pay
(m)

Porosity

So

T1

700

28

0.32

0.72

6500

T2

700

28

0.32

0.66

T3

700

20

0.32

T4

700

28

T5

700

T6

700

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Cumulative Performance
Bitumen Prod E3m3
Cum SOR m3/m3

PI
Bitumen
( KPa)

Year 1

Year 3

Year 9

Year 1

Year 3

Year 9

3800

3456

21

112

332

4.4

2.8

2.6

6500

2600

3456

27

110

229

4.1

2.8

3.7

0.72

4500

3800

3456

23

94

161 *

3.9

3.2

5.8*

0.32

0.80

6500

3800

3456

28

131

404

3.2

2.4

2.4

28

0.32

0.80

6500

3800

3456

28

131

404

3.2

2.4

2.4

25

0.32

0.85

6500

4200

3456

32

126

409

2.8

2.3

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Analogy
Connacher uses the performance of the JACOS SAGD project and the initial performance of the Great
Divide project as analogies.
The JACOS project has operated a number of SAGD well pairs for over five years and the better reservoir
sections are comparable to those of the Project Area. In better sections of the McMurray reservoir, well
productivity at JACOS has exceeded 159 m3 (1000 bpd) on a sustained basis.
The initial performance of 17 well pairs for the Pod One area is shown in Figure B.3.3-1. In better
sections of this project, the historical production has exceeded 127 m3/day (800 bpd)

B.3.3.2

Recovery Estimates

The current development plan for the Project Area, over three phases includes 239 horizontal well pairs as
shown in Figure B.3.3-2. The recovery from these wells is estimated from the reservoir volume affected
by the wells, the geometric configuration (i.e. placement of the producer above the base and the well
spacing) and the residual saturation of bitumen in the steam swept zone. Table B.3.3.3 lists the calculated
recovery on a pad basis for all areas in the Project Area.
Over the Project Area, the expected recoveries are approximately 54% of the bitumen-in-place.

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Table B.3.3.3

Part B Project Description

Calculated Recovery for Pads in the Project Area

Avg Net
Pay (m)
Volume

(2)
Planned
Development
(Pads)
OBIP 103m3

Losses
%

(4)
(3)
Recovery
Estimated
Developable
within
Recoverable
OBIP
Developable
Volumes
3 3
10 m
Area%
103m3

(4)
Estimated
Recoverable
Volumes
mmbbls

OBIP Method

Pads

EIA
Phase

Area (ha)

Average
Porosity

Avg
Oil
Sat
(%)

Pad 101N Centre

Pod 1

39.4

32%

85%

18.8

1,650

36%

1,054

80%

843

5,304

Petrel

Pad 101S

Pod 1

32.6

32%

82%

19.8

1,707

36%

1,090

80%

872

5,485

Petrel

Pod 1

31.6

32%

85%

19.1

1,525

36%

974

80%

779

4,901

Petrel

Pad 102 (5)

Pad 102 Ext S West (2)

Pod 1

16.6

32%

81%

20.9

803

36%

513

80%

410

2,579

Petrel

Pad 201E (5)

Algar

43.2

33%

75%

19.6

2,017

36%

1,288

70%

902

5,672

Petrel

Pad 201W (1)

Algar

9.4

31%

71%

18.2

375

36%

240

70%

168

1,055

Petrel

Pad 202

Algar

49.6

31%

70%

17.7

1,891

36%

1,208

70%

845

5,317

Petrel

Pad 203 E(7)

Algar

58.0

32%

73%

26.1

3,467

24%

2,648

70%

1,854

11,659

Petrel

Pad 203 W(1)

Algar

9.4

30%

68%

23.0

438

36%

280

65%

182

1,144

Petrel

Pad 104

70.9

34%

75%

20.4

3,672

36%

2,345

70%

1,642

10,326

Geostats & Volumetrics

Pad 231

50.2

31%

67%

24.0

2,496

36%

1,594

65%

1,036

6,518

Geostats & Volumetrics

Pad 232

40.0

32%

69%

26.4

2,315

24%

1,768

65%

1,149

7,229

Geostats & Volumetrics

Pad 233

49.2

32%

69%

22.0

2,397

36%

1,531

65%

995

6,260

Geostats & Volumetrics

Pad 234

49.4

31%

68%

22.1

2,320

36%

1,482

65%

963

6,058

Geostats & Volumetrics

Pad 235 NW

31.7

32%

67%

19.0

1,283

36%

820

65%

533

3,351

Geostats & Volumetrics

Pad 235 SW

41.4

32%

69%

22.5

2,019

36%

1,289

65%

838

5,271

Geostats & Volumetrics

Pad 501

49.0

33%

71%

24.1

2,728

36%

1,742

70%

1,219

7,670

Geostats & Volumetrics

Pad 502

34.6

32%

68%

25.7

1,909

25%

1,440

65%

936

5,888

Geostats & Volumetrics

Pad 503

51.3

32%

70%

23.5

2,664

36%

1,701

70%

1,191

7,490

Geostats & Volumetrics

Pad 105

74.2

33%

72%

19.7

3,451

36%

2,204

70%

1,543

9,704

Geostats & Volumetrics

Pad 111

47.0

32%

72%

21.0

2,277

36%

1,454

70%

1,018

6,403

Geostats & Volumetrics

Pad 112

47.7

32%

72%

20.8

2,279

36%

1,455

70%

1,019

6,408

Geostats & Volumetrics

Pad 113

40.2

31%

70%

23.6

2,101

36%

1,342

70%

939

5,908

Geostats & Volumetrics

Pad 114

33.0

33%

72%

23.3

1,805

36%

1,153

70%

807

5,077

Geostats & Volumetrics

Pad 204

53.5

32%

71%

24.5

2,944

36%

1,880

70%

1,316

8,279

Geostats & Volumetrics

Pad 205

75.5

32%

70%

26.0

4,349

25%

3,280

70%

2,296

14,443

Geostats & Volumetrics

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Table B.3.3.3

Part B Project Description

Calculated Recovery for Pads in the Project Area

Pads

EIA
Phase

Area (ha)

Average
Porosity

Avg
Oil
Sat
(%)

Avg Net
Pay (m)
Volume

(2)
Planned
Development
(Pads)
OBIP 103m3

Losses
%

(4)
(3)
Recovery
Estimated
Developable
within
Recoverable
OBIP
Developable
Volumes
3 3
10 m
Area%
103m3

(4)
Estimated
Recoverable
Volumes
mmbbls

OBIP Method

Pad 206

59.5

31%

67%

21.5

2,632

36%

1,681

65%

1,093

6,873

Geostats & Volumetrics

Pad 101N East (2)

13.8

32%

84%

18.1

498

36%

318

80%

255

1,601

Petrel

Pad 101N West (1)

7.9

30%

82%

15.8

239

41%

141

80%

113

709

Petrel

Pad 102 Outer North

5.1

31%

83%

19.4

242

36%

154

80%

124

777

Petrel

Pad 102 Outer South

6.0

32%

85%

19.4

284

36%

181

80%

145

913

Petrel

Pad 102 Ext S East (3)

20.2

30%

84%

19.4

747

36%

477

80%

382

2,400

Petrel

Pad 401

25.9

32%

79%

17.8

1,235

36%

788

75%

591

3,719

Volumetric

Pad 402

40.7

32%

79%

20.6

2,214

36%

1,414

75%

1,060

6,669

Volumetric

Pad 403

50.2

32%

79%

24.2

3,212

36%

2,052

75%

1,539

9,678

Volumetric

Pad 404

49.4

32%

79%

20.7

2,696

36%

1,722

75%

1,292

8,123

Volumetric

Pad 106

49.3

28%

70%

23.4

2,254

36%

1,439

65%

936

5,885

Geostats & Volumetrics

Pad 107

28.4

32%

69%

16.5

1,045

38%

644

65%

418

2,632

Geostats & Volumetrics

Pad 108

41.0

32%

71%

22.1

2,025

36%

1,293

70%

905

5,695

Geostats & Volumetrics

Pad 109

52.8

32%

71%

22.6

2,710

36%

1,731

70%

1,211

7,619

Geostats & Volumetrics

Pad 110

16.8

32%

68%

18.8

680

36%

434

65%

282

1,775

Geostats & Volumetrics

Pad 115

36.0

30%

61%

15.9

1,029

41%

607

60%

364

2,292

Geostats & Volumetrics

Pad 116

35.2

36%

75%

16.3

1,531

38%

943

70%

660

4,154

Geostats & Volumetrics

Pad 207

36.3

30%

65%

19.4

1,344

36%

858

60%

515

3,239

Geostats & Volumetrics

Pad 208

24.8

30%

64%

20.2

969

36%

619

60%

371

2,337

Geostats & Volumetrics

Pad 209

34.7

32%

71%

21.1

1,658

36%

1,059

70%

741

4,661

Geostats & Volumetrics

Pad 504

29.3

31%

69%

23.5

1,493

36%

954

65%

620

3,898

Geostats & Volumetrics

Pad 505

46.5

32%

70%

23.8

2,462

36%

1,572

70%

1,101

6,922

Geostats & Volumetrics

Pad 506

48.1

33%

72%

27.8

3,104

24%

2,371

70%

1,660

10,438

Geostats & Volumetrics

Pad 507

50.0

32%

67%

17.2

1,814

36%

1,158

65%

753

4,736

Geostats & Volumetrics

Pad 405

50.1

32%

79%

22.1

2,910

36%

1,859

75%

1,394

8,768

Volumetric

Additional
Exploration

Pad 406

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Table B.3.3.3

Part B Project Description

Calculated Recovery for Pads in the Project Area

Avg Net
Pay (m)
Volume

(2)
Planned
Development
(Pads)
OBIP 103m3

Losses
%

(4)
(3)
Recovery
Estimated
Developable
within
Recoverable
OBIP
Developable
Volumes
3 3
10 m
Area%
103m3

OBIP Method

Pads

EIA
Phase

Area (ha)

Average
Porosity

Pad 407

49.6

32%

79%

21

2,741

36%

1,750

75%

1,313

8,257

Volumetric

Pad 408

33.3

32%

79%

19

1,715

36%

1,095

75%

821

5,167

Volumetric

Pad 409

23.8

32%

79%

19

1,237

36%

790

75%

593

3,728

Volumetric

Totals

47,548

299,063

103,604
Notes

(4)
Estimated
Recoverable
Volumes
mmbbls

Avg
Oil
Sat
(%)

1
2

Includes 1 wellpair drilled form Pad 101 S

Drainage area extends 50m beyond wells in all directions

Estimated Losses within the SAGD Interval

Net Pay (m)
15
16
Heel
4%
4%
Toe
4%
4%
Below Producer
7%
6%
InterWell
27%
25%
Total
41%
38%

18
3%
3%
6%
22%
34%

19
3%
3%
5%
21%
32%

Estimated Recovery in Developable zones. Estimated Adjustments for Quality

Oil Saturation
60%
65%
70%
75%
Recovery
60%
65%
70%
75%

80%
80%

17
3%
3%
6%
24%
36%

20
3%
3%
5%
20%
31%

21
3%
3%
5%
19%
29%

22
3%
3%
5%
18%
28%

23
2%
2%
4%
17%
27%

24
2%
2%
4%
17%
26%

25
2%
2%
4%
16%
25%

26
2%
2%
4%
15%
24%

Volumetric = Based on Net Pay internal Mapping and GLJ average reservoir Parameters
Geostats & Volumetrics = Qualiy based on Geostats, Volumetrics based on Digitized Net Pay Mapping
Geostats = Petrel Geostat Model (HBK)

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B.3.3.3

Part B Project Description

Development Plans and Schedules

The Project will be developed in three phases (Figure B.3.3-2) and the peak production rate is expected to
be approximately 7,000 m3 of bitumen per day. The well pairs required to achieve this level of
production are drilled according to the schedule attached in Table B.3.3.4.

Table B.3.3.4

Estimated Well Pair Drilling Schedule by Phase

Existing

Planned

Year
Existing
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025
2026
2027
2028
Total

Pod 1

Algar

19
1

17

Phase 1

Phase 2

Phase 3

51
1

21

4
2

17

57

3
3
14
3
9
15
31

78

1
3
5
23
11
9
3
20
4
3
82

The producing wells are drilled between 1 and 3 m above the base of the oil sands, and average
approximately 2 m. This base of oil sands is an elevation interpreted by Connacher to mark the base of
the SAGD developable zone. This base is mapped in Figure B.3.3-3 for the Project Area. The
trajectories of the horizontal wells are plotted on this contour map and the target elevations for the
producers are noted for each of the pads.
The base of oil sands is relatively flat along the length of the horizontal well pairs, however during
drilling some of the well pairs will intersect sporadic shale lenses and Connacher may elect to incorporate
blank liners in the completion of these wells.
Additional Drilling
Connacher understands that the pad and well pairs development discussed in these sections may not
completely develop the whole of the resource. Certain edge well and infill wells may be needed to fully
exploit the resource and Connacher may elect to drill these wells as the areas are better defined by the
development drilling described in this section. It is expected that most of these additional well pairs will
be drilled off existing pads.
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B.3.4

Part B Project Description

Reservoir Performance Monitoring

Connacher will monitor reservoir performance through the measurement of individual well fluid volumes
(injection & production), down-hole and wellhead temperature and pressure readings. In addition,
Connacher may monitor vertical wells to observe the progress of the steam flood in selected areas.
Production and injection volumes will be measured in accordance with the Facility MARPs
(Measurement Accounting and Reporting Plan) manual. This document will be submitted to the ERCB
under a separate cover.
Operations staff responsible for monitoring well performance at the production pad will monitor casing
integrity. Surface stations will measure any surface heave caused by steam injection in the Project Area.

B.3.5

Caprock Evaluation

The caprock throughout the Project Area consists of a mixture of muddy inclined hetrolithic strata (IHS)
and mudstones and lies directly above potentially productive zones of the bitumen filled oil McMurray
sands. The muddy IHS consists of 80% shale by volume and can be bioturbated with mud-lined and sandfilled burrows and is interpreted to be deposited in a muddy point bar setting. The light grey mudstones
(100% shale) are thinly bedded with the top few centimetres often containing siderite nodules and rootlets
and are interpreted to be deposited in a mud flat to swampy environment. Core photos of a caprock from
LSD 5-19-082-11W4M are shown on Figure B.3.5-1.
The caprock is essential for maintaining steam within the productive interval for SAGD oil sands
recoveries as it acts like a seal and natural barrier to fluid flow as steam chambers to continue to grow as
oil is produced. Caprock thickness ranges between 2 and 15 m in Figure B.2.4-3 and is highlighted on two
North-South (Figures B.2.3-3 and B.2.3-4) and two East-West regional cross-sections (Figures B.2.3-5
and B.2.3-6).
Connacher has carried out a mini frac tests in the Project Area at 1AB/14-27-82-12W4M and estimated
the bottom hole fracture pressure at 8,583 kPa significantly above the plant operating steam pressure
(6500 kPa) and bottom hole injection pressures. Specific results from the
The tests are shown in Table B.3.5.1.

Table B.3.5.1
Test Location
Clearwater Shale
Wabasca Shale
Oil Sands Cap
Rich Oil Sands

Mini Frac Test Well 1AB/14-27-82-12W4

Depth m KB
390.0 - 395.0
417.5 - 420.5
449.0 - 452.0
461.0 - 466.0

Estimated
Bottomhole
Fracture Pressure
(kPa)
8,463
10,991
8,583
8,139

Estimated
Bottomhole
Fracture Closure
Pressure (kPa)
5,805
10,178
6,784
6,840

Estimated
Reservoir Pressure
(kPa)
3,670
6,487
4,604
4,578

Note: Test was conducted in February 2010

B.4

PRODUCTION PADS AND HORIZONTAL WELLS

The SAGD process uses multiple well pairs drilled from common surface pads. The producing wells
follow a trajectory 2 m above the top of the Devonian unconformity and the injector follows a parallel
trajectory 5 m above this producer. The horizontal section of each well averages 700 m within the

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bitumen formation, though this can vary between 600 m and 900 m to accommodate differences in
thickness and quality within the reservoir.

B.4.1

Well Pad Layout

The new well pads in the Project Area will have from 2 to 9 well pairs drilled from one or two rows.
Future pads will be built in three phases (Figures B.1.1-1, B.1.1-2, B.1.1-3) starting with Phase 1 in 2011.
Reservoir structure, surface features and directional drilling technologies influence the surface location of
the pads. The facility design for the planned well pads (Figure B.4.1-1) is comprised of aboveground
pipelines, supported on piled steel racks that will connect the pads to the central processing facility.
Facility design includes:

high-pressure steam distribution pipeline/header;

fuel gas/gas lift supply pipeline/header;
vapour collection pipeline/header;
production fluids gathering lines;
connections to the Central Plant by road access, 25 kV power and communication cables
(DCS/SCADA);
steam-injection meters and flow controllers at each well the steam can be flow controlled to both
the tubing (toe) and the casing (heel) of each injection well. During start-up phases, steam goes to
each producing well and creates the communication between the injector and producer;
test separator production from each producing well will flow through a control valve and into the
group or test header. Wells are tested on a routine basis with the test separator. Liquid and vapour
streams are metered and sent to the group separator;
group separator production from each group production header flows into the group separator
where vapours and liquids are separated. The pad group separator pressure sends vapour to the
central plants produced vapour train;
group pumps to transfer produced liquids from the group separator to the central plant inlet
cooling exchangers pressure control at the central plant ensures the liquids line remains under
pressure and limits the amount of flashing/vapour generation in the liquids line;
pop tank to capture any emergency relieving conditions;
utilities to control (instrument air), power and data gathering; and
ditching, berms and contouring to manage surface water drainage collection and topsoil
conservation stockpile area.

B.4.2

Drilling and Completion

The proposed horizontal wells for the Project will be started vertically and then drilled at build rates
between 7 and 10.5 degrees per 30 m. The wells will intersect the pay zone at 90 degrees off vertical.
Current plans call for an average true vertical depth of 500 m from the surface and a horizontal length of
700 m. Total measured well length will be 1350 m, depending on the well trajectory. The injection wells
are shown on Figure B.4.2-1 and the production wells are shown on B.4.2-2.
The vertical surface hole will be drilled, cased and cemented in place with thermal cement. The surface
casing will meet requirements of ERCB Directive 8.
The intermediate hole will be drilled vertically to kickoff depth of approximately 220 m, at which point
directional drilling will start. The intermediate hole will be drilled using a directional bottom hole

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assembly consisting of a positive displacement mud motor and a measurement while drilling (MWD)
system.
Once the horizontal section is reached, intermediate casing will be cemented to surface with thermal
cement. Industry recommended practices along with third party finite node analysis will aid in
determining the weight and grade of the intermediate casing. All intermediate casing will have premium
high-strength connections.
The horizontal main hole will be drilled and a gamma ray log run in conjunction with the MWD package
to determine whether any non-reservoir formation was encountered. A sand control slotted liner or wirewrapped screen will then be run the length of the horizontal section and hung with a high-temperature
packer.
The production well will be drilled first, followed by the injection well. A magnetic guidance system will
maintain a constant vertical separation of 5 m between the producer and injector.
Disposal of all drilling fluids will be according to ERCB Directive 50. Drilling fluid will be reused
between wells and minimal volumes will be stored in above ground tanks. Minimal water volumes will
need to be disposed of. At the end of the drilling program, the mud will be stripped back to water. The
water will be treated and tested to ensure it meets AENV pump off guide lines and then it will be pumped
off. The solid waste resulting from the stripping operation will be disposed of in a Class II land fill.
Total volume of drilling waste will be 100 m3 per horizontal well. Whenever there is an indication that
wells may be drilled into heated areas, additional precautions will be taken including setting casing above
the McMurray and different mud systems. Connacher will employ observation wells to monitor
temperature changes in the formation.

B.4.2.1

Producing Well Completion

The production well will be completed using two tubing strings, a long string landed at the toe of the well
and a short string landed at the heel (Figure B.4.2-2). Both tubing strings are open for production and can
accommodate a small-diameter coiled tubing string for artificial lift.
During the start-up phase, steam injected into both the injection and production wells warms the reservoir.
The heat reduces the viscosity of the bitumen and makes the oil between the injection and production well
mobile. This steam circulation phase lasts several months, but once thermal communication is
established, the lower well is converted to a producer and the upper well continues steam injection.
The produced fluids from the production wells flow to surface using artificial lift. Initially, the lift comes
from sweet natural gas injected down a coiled tubing string. Approximately two years into the producing
life of the well the completion will be reconfigured to accommodate a pump.

B.4.2.1

Injection Well Completion

The injection well is completed in a similar manner to the producing well. During normal production, the
long tubing string flows steam (near 100 percent quality) into the reservoir at a pressure below the
formations fracture pressure.
At least one well per pad is instrumented for gathering down hole temperature data.

B.4.2.3

Observation Wells

Observation wells are useful for monitoring reservoir performance. Connacher has not finalized the exact
number of these wells. Detailed design of the monitoring program will be completed during the detailed

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engineering phase of the project. Current thinking is to employ fibre optic or thermocouple string and
drill these wells to just below the base of the McMurray oil sands using premium connections and thermal
cement.

B.4.3

Drilling Waste Management

Connacher plans to use a water-based drilling fluid system. Notwithstanding potential hydrocarbon
contamination from the formation, these mud systems generate waste material largely composed of
bentonite clay.
Surface holes will drilled to the bottom of the Quaternary zone and surface casing will be cemented in
place. Total waste generated from this section of the hole will be tested and stored at a suitable surface
location for the purpose of future land spreading disposal as per ERCB directive 50. Cement returns will
be stored and buried at the remote sump locations.
Mechanical solids removal equipment will recycle fluids from the intermediate and horizontal sections of
the hole. This technique reduces the volume of liquid requiring disposal. Disposal options for liquid
waste include disposal at a licensed, third-party waste disposal facility, or pump-off following Directive
50. Waste-sampling analysis will determine the liquid waste disposal method.
Waste-reduction methods should limit the volume of solid waste from the intermediate and horizontal
hole sections. Waste solids from the drilling operations will be analyzed according to the requirements of
Directive 50. Should the hydrocarbon levels remain below Alberta Tier I Soil and Water Quality
Guidelines for Hydrocarbons (CCME fractions); the waste will be disposed of using the mix-bury-cover
method.
If the waste does not meet the requirements of Directive 50 for hydrocarbons, it will be disposed of at an
approved waste disposal facility, or bioremediated within the parameters of Directive 50. Selection of the
final drilling solids disposal option will be determined from waste sampling analysis.
The drilling mud sump will be located nearby and separated into cells to isolate the various phases of drill
mud and cuttings. The locations of the sump sites will be selected and constructed after soil sampling
ensures the base material meets the required permeability limits.

B.4.4

Casing Failure Monitoring Program

The SAGD operation is a continuous process operated below the formation fracture pressure. As a result,
the down hole tubulars are not subjected to the same stresses that occur from the high temperature and
pressure fluctuations seen in cyclic steam processes.
Casing integrity will be monitored by operations staff that monitors well performance at the production
pad. Injection and production well pressures and temperatures will be monitored continuously, as will
steam flow rates. Any unanticipated changes in these parameters will be investigated immediately to
avoid breaches in casing integrity.
The intermediate casing string will provide hydraulic isolation between the oil sands, into which steam
will be injected, and the overlying shale. As well, surface casing set below the Quaternary formations
will help provide hydraulic isolation. Risks of any intermediate casing failures at the Project will be
minimized through the employment of best industry standards for casing and cementing practices.

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Part B Project Description

Well Performance Monitoring

Production wells will be tested at least twice each month. Daily oil, gas and water production will be
allocated to the wells, based on battery pro-rations and well test data.
Bitumen, produced water and produced gas will be measured during well testing. Bitumen will be
analyzed regularly to monitor quality from the reservoir.
Produced gases will be analyzed regularly for composition. The volume and pressure of steam injected
into each injection well will be measured and recorded continuously.
Fluid will be analyzed as frequently as necessary.

B.5

CENTRAL PROCESSING FACILITY (CPF)

The existing Pod One facility is sized to produce approximately 1600 m3/day of bitumen and Connacher
has no plans for additions or modifications. Expansion will occur to the existing Algar CPF.
The Algar CPF is sized to produce and process approximately 1600 m3/day of bitumen and was designed
to be easily expanded at some future point. The expansion will involve installation of an additional
process train which will run in parallel to the existing 1600 m3/day process train. The expansion train will
be integrated within the footprint of the existing facility and will add an additional 3,800 m3/day of
processing capacity for a combined total of 5,400 m3/day bitumen processing capacity at Algar.
Combining the 1600 m3/day of capacity at Pod One with the 5,400 total Algar capacity, the overall lease
production capacity will be approximately 7,000 m3/day of bitumen. This section will focus on the
equipment that is required for the expansion of the Algar CPF to add train 2 (3,800 m3/d).
Figures B.5.0-1 (Sheets 1 to 17) show the process flow sheets for water and steam and Figure B.5.0-2
(Sheets 1 to 13) show the process flow sheets for the oil treating process. Details of the processes carried
out in the CPF are provided below.

B.5.1

Central Processing Facility (CPF) Layout

The CPF is located mostly in Section 18- 82-11-W4M. The existing disturbance footprint for the CPF is
approximately 530 m by 600 m which will remain essentially unchanged with the expansion.
The plot plan for the CPF is shown on Figure B.5.1-1. Algar will include two facilities. The existing train
1 sized for 1600 m/d (10,000 bbl/d) of bitumen and expansion train 2 sized for 3,800 m/d (24,000 bbl/d)
bitumen. The following description includes equipment for both trains. Included on this drawing is the
location of buildings, flare stack, and storage tanks. Table B.5.1.1 and Table B.5.1.2 respectively list the
external emission sources and storage tanks associated with the entire CPF. Dispersion modeling
associated with these emission points is discussed in detail in the Air Quality Report (Consultant Report
#1). A summary of this report is provided in Section D.1.

Table B.5.1.1

External Emission Sources Associated with Central Processing Facility

Design
Name

Cogeneration Exhaust Stacks

Steam Generator Exhaust Stack
Flare Stack - CPF
Glycol Heater Exhaust Stack
Utility Steam Generator Stack

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1
2
1
1
1

Train 1 (existing)
Height (m)
21
30
39
8.2
8.5

Train 2 (expansion)
#
Height (m)
1
21
5
30
1
8.2
1
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Table B.5.1.2

Storage Tanks Associated with Central Processing Facility

Name

Diluent Storage Tank

De-sand Tank
Produced Water IGF Feed Tank
Sales Oil Storage Tank
Production Oil Storage Tank
Produced Water Skim Tank
Waste Oil Storage Tank (Slop Tank)
De-Oiled Water Storage Tank
Soft Water Storage Tank
Brine Dissolving Tank
Evaporator Feed Tank
Off Spec Bitumen Storage Tank
Caustic Storage Tank
Boiler Feed Water Tank
Evaporator Waste/Crystallizer Feed Tank
Boiler Blow Down Tank
POD 1 Evaporator Waste Tank
Glycol Storage Tank
Crystallizer Waste Tank
Floor Drain Tank
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Product
Diluent
Sediment & Water
Produced Water
Dilbit1
Dilbit1
Oily water
Oily Water
De-oiled Water
Water
Saturated Salt Water
De-Oiled Water & Raw makeup water
Dilbit1
Sodium Hydroxide
Treated Water
Evaporator Waste
Water
Evaporator Waste
Glycol and Water
Oil and Water

Dilbit refers to a blend of Diluent and Bitumen

B.5.2

Oil Production System

B.5.2.1

Well Pad Group Separator

Train 1
Train 2
(existing) (expansion)
m
m
1600
3200
350
350
1280
3200
1600
3200
1600
3200
1600
3200
397
1600
3200
397
33
41.4
82
1600
30
1600
3200
228
375
320
477
100
32
113
180
80
80

Once the heated bitumen, produced gases, steam condensate and water (collectively referred to as either
"production fluids", "emulsion", or "reservoir fluid") are extracted from the production wells, it flows to
two group separators at the respective well pads. The vapour from the group separator is back pressure
controlled and flows to the CPF via an emulsion vapour pipeline. The liquid from the group separator is
pumped to the CPF via a separate emulsion pipeline. Using pumps to transport the emulsion allows the
CPF inlet vessels to operate at the optimal pressure. The group separator reduces surging from the
individual wells and removes the bulk of the produced gas contained in the emulsion. The produced gas
is cooled and recovered for use as a fuel source (Section B.5.8.2).
After the steam chamber is significantly developed, electric submersible pumps will be installed in the
production wells and lift gas will be discontinued.

B.5.2.2

Inlet Heat Exchange

The emulsion flows to the CPF and is cooled by a number of sets of exchangers. For each set, the first
exchanger cross-exchanges the inlet emulsion with boiler feed water and the second exchanger crossexchanges the inlet emulsion with cooling glycol.
A third set of exchangers cross-exchanges the vapour from the inlet pipeline with boiler feed water and a
fourth set of exchangers that cross-exchange inlet vapour with glycol cooling.

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B.5.2.3

Part B Project Description

Free Water Knockout

Once the emulsion has been cooled, it then flows through three free water knockout (FWKO) separators.
The FWKO is a horizontal three phase separator that is used to separate oil, gas and free water (i.e. water
not bound to any oil and gas).
Gases released in the FWKO separator are recovered (Section B.5.8.2).
Most of the water in the emulsion is removed in the FWKO. Water from the FWKO is cooled by crossexchange with glycol and level controlled to the skim tank (Section B.5.3). Oil from the FWKO is level
controlled to the treater.
Small quantities of sediments, primarily consisting of sand and silica, are also included in the emulsion.
Most of these sediments settle and accumulate in the bottom of the FWKO. High velocity water jets
installed at the bottom of the FWKO vessels are used to periodically flush the accumulated sand slurry
into a de-sand tank. Inside the de-sand tank, the sediment is allowed to settle. Water and oil in the desand tank are subsequently recovered and recycled (Section B.5.4). Sediments in the de-sand tank are
removed, from time to time, and hauled offsite to a licensed disposal site.

B.5.2.4

Diluent Addition

After the free water has been removed in the FWKO, a light hydrocarbon diluent (ranging from 60 to
80API Gravity, depending on the diluent available) is added to the emulsion before it is sent to the
treater. Addition of diluent reduces the viscosity and density of the emulsion, which allows conventional
oil treating equipment to separate the oil from the water. The diluent will be pumped from the diluent
tank to upstream of the treater (Section B.5.2.5). The diluent will initially be trucked to the CPF from the
source of purchase.
The diluent will flash to some degree, resulting in a density change for blending purposes. This change
in density will have a minimal effect at the blend rates anticipated. Based on engineering calculations
using a liquid-vapour simulation program, the shrinkage difference will be in the range of 0.05%, which
is not significant in the overall facility accounting.
The diluent compositions will change, depending on the source of the diluent. Connacher will monitor
shrinkage, utilizing process software to monitor flashing of diluent light ends. Where the volumes are
material to the plant accounting (>0.5%), appropriate adjustments will be made.

B.5.2.5

Gravity Separation and Filtration Vessels

After passing through the FWKO, only a small amount of water and gas remains bound with the bitumen.
Diluent is then injected into this bitumen/gas/water mixture. This diluent-bitumen mixture is referred to as
"dilbit. Diluent addition improves the specific gravity ratio of the dilbit, aiding in further oil-water-gas
separation. The dilbit flows through the gravity separation vessel (treater) and whose function are to
produce sales quality dilbit that contains less than 0.5% impurities comprised of basic sediments (sand
and silica) and water. After passing through the treater, the cleaned dilbit is cooled by cross-exchange
with glycol and level controlled to the production oil tank. Dilbit passes from the production oil tank to
the sales oil tank.
The cleaned dilbit being shipped offsite from the sales oil tank via the LACT unit is monitored to ensure
that it complies with pre-determined market and shipping specifications. A basic sediment and water
(BSW) analyzer and diversion valves are located in the LACT unit.

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If the sampled dilbit meets shipping specifications, it will be transported off site. In the event that the
sampled dilbit does not meet shipping specifications, it is diverted to the existing off-specification dilbit
tank where it is re-processed through the oil recycle and treatment system (Section B.5.4). All tanks (i.e.,
sales oil tank, production oil tank and existing off-specification bitumen tank) are equipped with a bottom
recycle system to prevent a build up of BSW in the bottom of the tanks. Any BSW that has accumulated
in these tanks is reprocessed through the oil recycle and treatment system (Section B.5.4).
Water separated in the treaters is cooled and level controlled to the produced water skim tank (Section
B.5.3). Gas from the treater is backpressure controlled to the produced gas recovery system (Section
B.5.8.2).

B.5.2.6

Emulsion Chemical Treatment

Chemicals are added at various points in the gas-oil-water separation process. Chemicals used are
demulsifiers, reverse emulsion breaker and polymers. The chemicals help separate the oil and water and
also help mitigate corrosion of piping and vessels. A list of chemicals used in the CPF is provided in
Section B.5.21.

B.5.2.7

Water and Solid Composition

The test separators located at the pads will be equipped with meters to measure the water cut along with
coriolis meters to measure the mass flow. The water cut meters are full range models with an accuracy of
+/- 0.5% of for the oil phase and +/- 1.0% for the water phase. The range of the water cut units is 0 to
100% water cut with a resolution of 0.1%.
The monitoring devices used at this facility will be designed for temperature ranges up to 200C and
1309 kPag. The actual operating conditions will be 180C and 1000 kPag.
The coriolis meter will output a density measurement and will be used as a secondary device to confirm
the readings obtained from the water cut monitor. A change in density detected by the corilois meter
will indicate a possible change in the BS&W which operation staff will investigate. The water cut
monitors will be calibrated annually to the same frequency as the coriolis meters used for accounting
measurement. The sales oil water cut determination will be done at the pipeline receipt point.
The water cut determination of the diluent will be done by manual sampling and spinning the cuts of each
load. As the diluent is a royalty paid product, only diluent actually injected into the process bitumen
stream affects the accounting calculations. Operators will monitor the diluent receipts and the diluent
tank for water content. If water is found in the loads or accumulates in the tanks, the water will be
removed and recycled. As the diluent is a specific product, no water is expected in the diluent receipts.

B.5.3

Produced Water De-Oiling System

Steam condensate and water contained in the emulsion is called "produced water". The purpose of the
produced water de-oiling system is to pre-treat the produced water to a feed water quality for making
boiler feed water (BFW) by removing oil and sediment before it is demineralized for reuse to generate
steam for bitumen recovery (Section B.5.7). Without proper oil and sediment removal, the water
demineralization equipment will become inefficient and lose its boiler feed water production capability.
The produced water de-oiling system consists of three operations. First, bulk oil and solids are removed
at the skim tank. Next secondary oil separation/removal is provided by the induced gas floatation (IGF)
cell. Finally, fine oil droplets and solids are removed (or polished) by an oil removal filter (ORF).

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B.5.3.1

Part B Project Description

Bulk Oil Removal

Following separation in the FWKO, the free water is cooled through a series of heat exchangers to 90C
to prevent the water from boiling when depressurized. The free water is then processed to the produced
water skim tank. The skim tank allows primary oil separation where 80 to 90 percent of the dilbit blend
in the water separates by gravity. Dilbit is skimmed off the top of the skim tank and is pumped to the
existing slop tank (Section B.5.4).
Water from the skim tank then flows by gravity to the IGF feed tank (surge tank).
The IGF feed tank acts as a break between the oil processes and the water de-oiling process equipment by
taking up surges or swings in produced water volumes generated during the oil production process. Due
to the residence time of the produced water in the IGF feed tank some of the oil will raise to the surface
(Stokes Law). A skim system at the surge tank further recovers oil and transfers it to the slop oil storage
tanks for treatment (Section B.5.4).
Produced water flows by gravity from the produced IGF feed tank to one IGF vessel.

B.5.3.2

Induced Gas Floatation (IGF)

From the IGF feed tank, the produced water flows by gravity to the IGF vessel where about 90% of the
dilbit and emulsion remaining oil is removed. Minute natural gas bubbles are introduced into the bottom
of the IGF Vessel in the specific floatation cells (4 total) using a dissolved gas flotation (DGF) pump. As
the gas bubbles rise in the water column, they coalesce with the oil droplets in the water, bringing them to
the top of the vessel. The coalesced oil is removed as an oily froth. The recovered oil from the IGF cells
is sent to the oil recycle and treatment system for further treatment (Section B.5.4). The gas is recovered
from the top of the IGF cell, and recycled back into the cell through mixing with the clean water at the
DGF pump.

B.5.3.3

Oil Removal Filter (ORF)

For the Algar train 2, two ORFs accomplish the final polishing of the oil and grease present in the water
where about 90 to 95% of the remaining oil feeding the units is removed.
Produced water leaving the IGF vessel contains approximately 20 mg/L of oil. Final clean-up to 2 mg/L
oil in water will be completed using one set of two ORFs. Water is pumped from the IGF cell through the
ORF (a pressure vessel), which have approximately 90% oil removal efficiency. Two filters will be used
to provide 100% spare capacity, allowing one unit to be operational while the other one is being
backwashed or in stand-by mode.
De-oiled water leaving the ORF is ready for water treatment (demineralization and organic (TOC)
removal) downstream at the mechanical vapour compressor evaporation process (Section B.5.6). The deoiled water is stored in the water storage tank to provide storage and surge capacity for the steam
generation system downstream. Recycle water streams are also fed to the deoiled water storage tank
(distillate recovered from the forced circulation crystallizers and cooled boiler blow down streams).
The backwash of the ORFs is approximately 1.4% of the total feed. The dirty backwash from the ORF
(containing oil and sediment) is sent to the oil recycle and treatment system for further treatment (Section
B.5.4)

B.5.4

Oil Recycle and Treatment System

Slop oil and emulsion from the deoiling and oil/water separation process is collected in the slop tank.
This oil and emulsion is pumped back into the FWKO for retreatment (Section B.5.2.3).
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B.5.4.1

Part B Project Description

Recycle Free Water Knock Out

A separate recycle free water knock out is not considered for this project. The recycle is pumped back
into the FWKO for retreatment. (Section B.5.2.3)

B.5.4.2

Recycle Centrifuge

A separate recycle centrifuge is not considered for this project. The recycle is pumped back into the
FWKO for retreatment. (Section B.5.2.3)

B.5.5

Source Water Pre-Treatment

Source water is pumped from the water supply wells to a water storage pond. This pond will allow a
minimum inventory of water for storage for the plant while maintaining a continuous supply to the source
water treatment system.
From the source water pond the water is pumped to the cartridge filters where suspended solids are
filtered. This maintains a clean source, free of suspended material for proper treatment at the source
water softeners. Once filtered the water is then processed to the strong acid cation (SAC) water softeners
where the hardness ions are removed from the source supply.
The SAC ion exchange process is designed to soften water with total dissolved solids (TDS) up to a
concentration up to 8,000 mg/L. The source water for Algar has a TDS of approximately 2,500 mg/l.
The process design for the SAC softening system, to meet a Total Hardness feed spec for the evaporators
is a train consisting of a single softener. Multiple trains are used to have softening capacity full time. The
system design configuration consists of six treatment trains. This design configuration accommodates the
high volume of fresh water required at start up period while being suitably designed when the makeup
requirement ramps down with the increased produced water flow to the CPF. There is a minimum design
flow that a single softener vessel can handle. Softened water is sent to the softened water storage tank.
The SAC water softeners are regenerated using salt (NaCl). The salt is stored in a bulk tank and saturator
and is diluted using softened water for regeneration of the SAC resin vessels. The spent or waste
regenerant is sent to the crystallizer feed tank where the water is recovered downstream at the crystallizer
unit.

B.5.6

Produced Water Treatment System and Boiler Feed Water

After de-oiling (Section B.5.3), the produced water is combined with raw make up water from the
softened water storage tanks (Section B.7.2) and treated for use as boiler feed water (BFW) to generate
steam. The produced water treatment system consists of pH control via caustic injection and evaporationdistillation process. The water treatment system removes sediment, insoluble oil and grease, hardness,
total organic carbon, and dissolved solids from the produced water. Scale inhibitor and antifoamchemicals are also added in the water treatment system to ensure appropriate water properties (Section
B.5.21).
First Stage Evaporation Process: 2 units total
The produced water feed to the evaporation-distillation process will flow from the de-oiled water storage
tank to the evaporator feed tank. Also added to the evaporator feed tank are the cooled boiler blow down
and the recovered distillate from the forced circulation crystallizer and the waste brine from the Pod One
evaporators. Caustic is pumped from the caustic storage tank, introduced into the feed tank and mixed
with the produced water to adjust and control the pH. The pH is adjusted close to 12.0 and the water
solution is then pumped from the feed tank through a plate and frame heat exchanger to raise its

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temperature to near boiling point. It then flows to a de-aerator where non-condensable gases such as
carbon dioxide and oxygen are removed from the water solution. Part of the pH adjustment is provided
through addition of Pod One evaporator blow down to the evaporator feed tank. This stream also reduces
the makeup requirement to the system for Algar. The hot de-aerated feed then enters the evaporator
sump, where it combines with the re-circulating brine slurry. The hot slurry is pumped into vertical tubes
allowing a portion of the feed to evaporate and the rest to fall back into the sump to be re-circulated. The
distillate is collected and pumped directly to the boiler feed water (BFW) tank for use in the steam
generation process (Section B.5.7). Once the solids are cycled up in the evaporator a part of the stream is
bled off as blow down where it is further concentrated before being sent to the forced circulation
crystallizer.
The evaporator design consists of a cascade process. Three evaporators in total will make up the process.
It is a process train that consists of two first stage plus one second stage evaporators in series. The initial
two evaporators split the initial feed water equally and the brine waste recovered from these units is fed to
the second stage evaporator. The second stage evaporator does not require a deaerator as do the first
stage units. There is no oxygen ingress that occurs in the first stage making the deaerator redundant.
Second Stage Evaporation Process: 1 unit
For this stage the brine slurry that is released from the first stage evaporator towers is pumped to the
second evaporator tower. The second tower has a split sump which increases the efficiency of the
evaporative process. The second stage evaporator tower collects most of the remaining water as distillate,
driving the brine concentration up. In the second stage evaporator vessel the brine concentrates from the
first to the second sump. The concentrated brine from the second sump is partially released continuously
to the crystallizer feed tank for further distillate recovery and solids concentration.
Typically, 95 to 98% of the produced water feed is converted to distillate (< 5 mg/L total nonvolatile
dissolved solids) for reuse in the SAGD process. Distillate is stored in the boiler feed water tank.
The evaporation-distillation process is based on 15,000 m3/day (96,000 bbl/d) cold water equivalent
(CWE) of steam required. It is designed to recover approximately 97% of the produced water feed blend
as high quality distillate (i.e., < 5 mg/L total non-volatile dissolved solids). The final distillate product
meets the boiler feed water quality for steam production.

B.5.6.1

Evaporator Waste Brine Removal

During the evaporation-distillation process, the concentration of salts in the feed solution is continuously
increasing and, without removal, will result in the equipment becoming inefficient and non operational.
When solids are cycled up in the evaporator to its final density a portion of the blow down is then
continuously discharged at the blow down valve while maintaining the maximum density and solids level.
This waste stream is sent to the crystallizer feed tank which provides storage and feeds to the final stage
of water recovery (crystallizer). The Algar train 2 will produce a total of 150 m/d of concentrated
evaporator brine that will be sent to the crystallizer.

B.5.6.2

Crystallizer Process

The concentrated waste brine from the second stage evaporator is collected in the agitated crystallizer
feed tank, and then transferred to the crystallizer recirculation line by the crystallizer feed pump. The
concentrated brine feed is mixed with the recirculating brine slurry and is pumped through the shell and
tube heater. The brine is heated a few degrees as it passes through the heat exchanger and when it reenters the vapour body, it flashes, effectively converting the sensible heat to latent heat in the form of
vapour.

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In a vapour compression crystallizer, the vapours produced are collected in the vapour body, pass through
an entrainment separator, and enter the suction side of the vapour compressors. The vapour is pressurized
and heated by the compressor and is transferred to the shell side of the shell and tube heater where vapour
condenses, providing the thermal driving force for evaporation. The condensate is collected in the
condensate tank and is recirculated back to the deoiled water tank. The condensate quality is not of
suitable quality as is for meeting boiler feed water quality.
In the vapour compression crystallizer, crystals are continuously formed within the brine slurry held up in
the vapour body vessel, prior to entering the recirculation pump. Upon heating and flashing the brine,
water is removed as vapour. The brine becomes supersaturated and the salts precipitate from solution.
Organics also are concentrated in this recirculation loop.
A continuous stream of the concentrated crystallizer brine waste slurry is pumped from the crystallizer
vapour body to the crystallizer waste tank. This high solid waste containing approximately 100 t/d of
waste solids (50% weight solids) will be trucked out to an approved disposal facility.

B.5.6.3

Vapour Recovery at Evaporator and Crystallizer Processes

Most vapour from the evaporator de-aerator, distillate tank, feed tank vents and from the crystallizer
condensate tank, heater, feed tank and waste tank vents will be condensed and reprocessed. Noncondensable vapour from the vent will be captured, mixed with the produced gas and then combusted in
the boilers. The volume of the non-condensable vapour stream is negligible. The condensables will be
captured and sent back to the evaporator feed tank for processing.

B.5.7

Steam Generation System

In order to extract bitumen from the oil sand reservoir, the SAGD process involves injecting steam into
the reservoir. Steam generated in the CPF will be delivered to the well pads through above ground
interconnecting pipelines. Steam will be generated and distributed at a maximum pressure of 6500 kPag
and subsequently reduced in stages through pressure let down valves such that the resulting steam
injection pressure at the reservoir face does not exceed the proposed bottom hole operating pressure of
4600 kPag. For generating steam in the CPF, the high quality distillate from the produced water
treatment system (Section B.5.6) enables steam to be generated using natural gas fired water tube boilers.
Use of water tube boilers are preferred over the use of once through steam generators (OTSGs) because
they have higher fuel efficiencies. In addition, water tube boilers have the capability to generate higher
quality steam, leading to reduced boiler blow down volumes (3% vs. 20% with OTSGs). Steam generator
exhaust stack heights are contained in Table B.5.1.1.
Once the distillate has been collected in the BFW tank, it is pumped into five steam generation boiler
units. Chemical addition is important for internal boiler maintenance and surface protection. Oxygen
scavenger, phosphate and filming amine chemicals are added during the boiling process to ensure
appropriate water quality. The water is then heated to saturation temperature and finally boiled into
steam. Each boiler unit is nominally rated at 366 MMBtu/hr and is capable of producing saturated steam
at a maximum pressure of 6,500 kPag for distribution to the well pads. A list of chemicals used in the
CPF is presented in Section B.5.21.
Flow from the BFW pumps to the boilers is regulated by a control valve located at the boiler. Excess
volumes are recycled back to the BFW tank. The small blow down volume from the boilers will be
returned to the de-oiled water storage tank via the boiler blow down tank.

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B.5.8

Fuel Gas and Produced Gas Recovery System

B.5.8.1

Fuel Gas

Part B Project Description

The Project will use natural gas as the fuel source and that is currently supplied from a third-party. At
this time, Connacher is not contemplating any alternative fuel sources as natural gas, along with some
produced gas is the cleanest and most efficient fuel.
The largest gas volume consumed is for fuelling the steam generators and cogeneration equipment. Fuel
gas will also be used:

for piloting flares;

for heating various components of the Project infrastructure; and
as blanket gas for tanks and vessels.

Fuel gas energy balances for the Project are provided in Section B.6.2.1.

B.5.8.2

Produced Gas Recovery System - Central Processing Facility

All produced vapours at the CPF are recovered. Produced vapour releases into the atmosphere are not
part of normal operating conditions.
Continued use of third-party fuel gas purchased for the Project will be supplemented by using the
produced gases from the reservoir. Within the oil production system, produced gases in the emulsion are
recovered from the group separator (Section B.5.2.1), the FWKO (Section B.5.2.3) and treater (Section
B.5.2.5). These vapours are water saturated and are first cooled to remove the water, leaving a
combustible gas, which is directed to a gas mix drum. The produced gas is then blended with fuel gas for
subsequent use in the CPF. The recovered water is sent to the skim tank for recycle and use in the SAGD
process (Section B.5.3).
The produced gas may contain some sulphur as hydrogen sulphide (H2S). Based on operating experience
from industry SAGD developments, the Project design anticipates a maximum sulphur content of 1.6%
H2S in the produced gas. The maximum sulphur emissions coincide with maximum production rates.
In addition to the produced gas recovery process, a vapour recovery unit (VRU) is provided to recover
low pressure vapours from any storage tanks containing hydrocarbons.
Blanket gas is a gas that is placed above a liquid in a tank or vessel to protect the liquid against air
contamination by reducing the risk of air getting into the tank. The gas source is located outside the tank
or vessel.
Gas from the VRU is recovered and compressed for use as fuel. Low pressure vapour sources are also
connected to the flare system (Section B.5.9).
Produced gas energy balances for the Project are provided in Section B.6.2.2.

B.5.8.3

Produced Gas Recovery System - Well Pads

All produced vapours at the well pad are recovered. Vapour releases into the atmosphere are not part of
normal operating conditions.
Gas lift will be used initially for the emulsion to flow to the surface. Gas lift involves the injection of
natural gas into the bottom of the well to aid in lifting the produced fluids or emulsion to the surface.

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Once at the surface, the emulsion will flow to a group separator where the water vapour and gas will be
separated from the emulsion (water and bitumen). The vapours will free flow back to the CPF through a
dedicated pipeline and the emulsion will be pumped to the CPF in a separate pipeline.
Each well will be able to be tested for two 24 hour periods per month using a two phase separator. The
vapours and liquids from the test separators will be recombined into the respective group lines.

B.5.9

Gas Flaring System

Under normal operating conditions, there is no vapour release into the atmosphere. However, a small
flow of purge gas is used to prevent air from entering the flare system and a small flow of pilot gas is
burned to ensure combustion of vapours during an emergency release. In recognition that equipment
malfunction could result in the occurrence of an "over pressurization or depressurization" situation, it is
necessary to ensure that provision is made available for safety venting vapours into the atmosphere.
Emergency release of gases will be collected and burned in a flare system. Flaring, or the burning of
combustible vapours, is a way of vapour disposal when there is no way to safely contain the gas or use it
for another purpose. The basic design philosophy of the flare system is to gather hydrocarbon vapour and
liquids, separate any liquids from the vapour and then ignite and burn the hydrocarbon vapour at a reliable
maintained flame.
A flare system is located at the Algar CPF. The flare tip includes a wind guard and a continuously
burning pilot flame equipped with an electronic ignition system. The flare system is continuously purged
with natural gas to prevent air entering the system.
Emissions from any emergency flaring events are expected to contain SO2 and a small amount of noncombusted H2S. Combustion efficiencies during emergency releases have not been calculated, as over
pressurization or depressurization events are highly transient and infrequent.
The flaring that could occur during the plant operations has been estimated for the following periods:

normal plant operations - 0 m3/d; and

typical plant upset estimated at six times a year at a rate of 40,115 m/hr for 6.5 seconds.

B.5.9.1

Flaring System - Central Processing Facility

The flare system for the CPF consists of a 2.4 m diameter by 6.1 m long knockout drum to collect any
liquids, and a 356 mm diameter by 39.0 m high stack (currently exists at Algar). The liquids from the
flare knockout are recycled to the oil recycle and treatment system (Section B.5.4) for subsequent use in
the SAGD process. A separate 3 m diameter by 12.1 m long pop drum is also connected to the knockout
drum and flare stack. The pop drum is for vapour only and liquids will be pumped out and recycled.

B.5.9.2

Pressure Relief System - Well Pad

A pop tank is provided, for safety reasons, as a destination for over pressuring and accidental release of
production fluids. When necessary, liquids released to the pop tank will be removed by truck and sent to
the CPF for processing. In the highly unlikely event of an over pressurization, any gases sent to the pop
tank will be vented to atmosphere. Process piping and vessels are designed to full wellhead design
pressure, thereby minimizing the chance of a mechanical pressure safety valve relieving to the pop tank.

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B.5.10

Part B Project Description

Cooling and Heating Systems

To make operating systems within the CPF more efficient, a closed loop water-glycol system based on a
50% (wt.) ethylene glycol solution is used to assist in cooling processes and to recover low grade heat
which would otherwise be lost to the atmosphere. Sources within the CPF where cooling systems are
utilized include:

heat exchangers upstream of the FWKO (Section B.5.2.2);

heat exchangers downstream of the FWKO (Section B.5.2.3);
heat exchangers downstream of the treaters (Section B.5.2.5);
heat exchangers along the return flow line between the BFW tank and boilers (Section B.5.7); and
condensed vapour cooling points within the produced gas recovery system (Section B.5.8.2).

The recovered heat will be used to heat various process streams such as combustion air preheat for the
boilers, the boiler feed water, and building heaters. Any surplus heat will be rejected to the atmosphere
via the glycol air cooler. Any minor amounts of glycol-water solution lost in the closed system loop are
topped up from the glycol storage tank. Glycol heater exhaust stack height is provided in Table B.5.1.1.

B.5.11

Above Ground Interconnecting Pipeline System

Above ground interconnecting pipeline systems run along the utility corridor and connect the well pad
facilities to the CPF. The pipelines within these corridors will consist of:

liquid emulsion from the well pads to the CPF;

vapours from the well pads to the CPF;
high pressure steam from the CPF to the well pads; and
fuel gas supply from the CPF to the well pads.

B.5.11.1

Emulsion Gathering System

Group separator emulsion pumps will provide the required pressure to transport the liquid emulsion to the
CPF for processing.

B.5.11.2

Vapour Gathering System

Sub-surface reservoir pressure will provide the pressure required to free flow the vapour back to the CPF
for processing.

B.5.11.3

Steam Distribution System

Steam will be delivered from the CPF (Section B.5.7) to the well pads via high pressure above ground
steam lines and will be distributed at the pads to each well pair via a manifold building. A series of
pressure letdown valves in the manifold building will be utilized to reduce the steam pressure to ensure
the maximum allowed reservoir injection pressure is not exceeded. Each well pad will be equipped with
an automatic shut off valve to ensure that this pressure is not exceeded. Road and wildlife crossings are
included in the current design. Further geotechnical and environmental work on the site will determine
the optimum crossing locations.
The steam generators are designed to deliver high quality (~ 99.5%) steam at the generator outlet. In
order to ensure the steam condensate contained in the steam distribution system does not flow to only one
injection well, appropriate flow splitters will be utilized within the distribution and manifold systems to
provide an even distribution of the steam condensate throughout the injection wells.

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Utility steam for miscellaneous heating uses, when required, will be supplied at each pad from a letdown
station on the high pressure supply line. It will be used to preheat cold production lines by bleeding
steam into the production lines.
The expected volumes of steam being bled off will be a maximum of 50 m3/d (intermittent) and will be
measured in the main header by steam flow meters.

B.5.11.4

Gas Distribution

A gas line to provide fuel gas to each of the well pads will be installed in the above ground pipeline
corridor. This fuel gas is required to operate the possible sub-surface artificial lift system, and for utility
services.

B.5.12

Electrical Power

The installed power operating load for the Project is approximately 7.8 megawatt (MW) for the existing
site (train 1) and 20 MW for the expansion (train 2). A 13 MW natural gas fuelled combustion turbinegenerator and heat recovery steam generator (HRSG) plant will supply the power requirements for the
existing CPF train 1 and Pod One. Connacher plans to install a 22 MW turbine and HRSG plant to supply
the power requirements for the expansion. In addition, heat recovered from the turbine exhaust will be
used to make steam for SAGD operations. As the limiting factor for the facilitys steam generation
capability is the water treatment process, any steam produced by the cogeneration system will offset load
from the primary steam generators. This Cogeneration facility will provide the SAGD facility with a
reliable and cost effective source of thermal and electric energy. The steam provided by the HRSG is
approximately 10% of the boilers capacity. When the HRSG is running the boilers will be turned down to
90% of their capacity. The Cogeneration facility will initially serve only Connacher operations, however
as infrastructure develops in the area, the possibility exists that the facility will be connected to the grid. In
such eventuality, separate regulatory approval processes will be undertaken. This possibility has been
accommodated in the design of the cogeneration facility.
Natural gas is and will continue to be supplied from TCPL via pipeline. No produced gas will be
supplied to the turbine generators. Boiler feed water will be supplied from the main boiler feed water
system. The overall Cogeneration thermal efficiency will be approximately 78%.
Distribution of power from the main facility to the various production pads and make-up water wells will
use an overhead 25 kV power line. Power line routing will follow the access roads or gathering pipelines
whenever feasible.
Energy balances for the Project are provided in Table B.6.2.1.

B.5.13

Emergency Power

In the event of failure of internally generated power supply, critical plant loads will derive electricity from
an emergency power system. This consists of a combination of a standby generator system for critical
480 V loads plus battery-backed uninterrupted power supplies (UPS) for critical 24 VDC and 120 VAC
loads, such as the plant control systems and computer systems.
The diesel powered standby generator system will not be sized to support normal plant operation; it will
have a maximum load capacity of approximately 5 MW. The diesel storage tank incorporated in the
generator skid will supply fuel to the generator.

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Critical 480 V loads will include key plant utility systems such as instrument air compressors and heat
medium pumps as well as 480 V to 120/208 V transformers feeding critical lighting and electric heat
tracing loads.
The plant control systems and associated computer loads will be UPS supplied as detailed above, with a
standby time of eight hours.

B.5.14

Sanitary and Potable Water System

A supply of potable water will be required for the construction camp, operations camp, and the
administration and control room offices at the CPF. Water for sanitary uses such as showers and toilets is
also required. The current system that is in place for Algar will continue to be used. Additional details of
the sanitary and potable water system are provided in Section B.7.3.

B.5.15

Utility Steam

A small stand-alone steam generator provides low-pressure steam for utility purposes. Utility steam
generator exhaust stack height is 8.5 m. Utility steam is used for wash-down stations in each building and
supplemental process heat in oil and water processing.

B.5.16

Domestic Sewage

Domestic sewage will be directed through the sewer system to the existing and operating septic field.

B.5.17

Drain System

The facility will have a floor drain collection system. All buildings will be equipped with floor drains and
a sump. Water used to wash down the floors and equipment as part of routine maintenance will be
collected in the sumps and transferred by pump to an above ground "floor drain tank". Liquids from the
tank are transferred back to the waste oil storage tank and returned to the process (Section B.5.4).

B.5.18

Compressed Air System

Both the CPF and the well pads will have their own compressed air system. The system will be provided
from a conventional instrument air compressor package that provides air at nominally 862 kPag and a
dew point of -40C. The air compressors will be electric powered.

B.5.19

Fire and Gas Detection

Each building will be equipped with lower explosive limit (LEL) and/or H2S detection heads. In those
areas, where there is potential for fire, fire detection heads will also be installed.

B.5.20

Chemical Use

Table B.5.20.1 lists the approximate annual quantities of chemicals used for the Project.

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Table B.5.20.1

Chemical Use

Item
Water Treatment
Caustic Soda (50% NaOH Solution)
Anti foam
Scale Inhibitor
Boiler Chemicals
Phosphate Dispersant
Oxygen scavenger
Filming Amine
Primary Separation
De-emulsifier
Reverse emulsifier
Polymer

B.6

Part B Project Description

Rate per year

Train 1 (existing)

Rate per year

Train 2 (expansion)

365 m3
25 m3
55 m3

1168 m3
80 m3
176 m3

61.3 m3
3.2 m3
15.3 m3

196 m3
10 m3
49 m3

33.9 m3
119 m3
8.7 m3

80 m3
286 m3
21 m3

MATERIAL AND ENERGY BALANCE

B.6.1

Material Balance

B.6.1.1

Water

The water use for the Pod One, Algar and Algar Expansion Projects is provided in Table B.6.1.1 and is
shown on Figure B.6.1-1. The water balance assumes reservoir losses of 5% when the CPF is operating
in steady state conditions. Water losses to the reservoir are expected to be high initially in the warm up
phase and reducing as the reservoir heats up.

Table B.6.1.1

Water Balance For Great Divide SAGD Expansion Project

Pod One
m3/day Existing
m3/day

Water Balance: Field

4,300
4,800
4,300
4,800
215
240
4,085
4,560
Water Balance: Oil Treatment
4,085
4,560
Produced water from field
10
10
Water losses to sales oil
Water losses in Oil Treatment (trucked-out slop, de36
36
sand, etc.)
3
3
Water losses to fuel gas
4,036
4,511
De-oiled water to water treatment
Water Balance: Evaporator
4,036
4,511
De-oiled water from oil/water process
133
148
Steam generator blow down recovery
84
94
Evaporator vent recovery
100% quality steam to field
Total water to SAGD wells
Water loss to reservoir (5%)
Produced water from wells

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Expansion
m3/day

Total
m3/day

Total
m3/day

15,263
15,263
763
14,500

20,063
20,063
1,003
19,060

24,363
24,363
1,218
23,145

14,500
25

19,060
36

23,145
46

86

122

8
14,381

11
18,892

14
22,927

14,381
472
299

18,892
621
393

22,927
753
478

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Table B.6.1.1

Part B Project Description

Water Balance For Great Divide SAGD Expansion Project

Algar
Pod One
Expansion
m3/day Existing
m3/day
m3/day
15
76
Crystallizer vent recovery
183
910
Crystallizer distillate recovery
460
309
784
Process makeup water
4,713
5,260
16,922
Total water into Evaporators
195
Evaporator sump loss for offsite processing
218
888
Evaporator sump loss to crystallizer
84
94
299
Evaporator vent loss
4,433
4,948
15,735
Evaporator distillate as boiler feedwater
Water Balance: Crystallizer
218
888
Evaporator sump to crystallizer
195
Receipts from offsite evaporator brine
218
1,083
Total crystallizer inlet volume
15
76
Crystallizer Vent
20
98
Crystallizer concentrate loss (offsite disposal)
183
910
Crystallizer distillate recovery
Water Balance: Steam Generation
4,433
4,948
15,735
Evaporator distillate as boiler feedwater
133
148
472
Steam generator blow down recycle
4,300
4,800
15,263
100% quality steam to field
Make-up Water Summary
5
5
25
Utility makeup water
460
309
784
Process makeup water
116
79
202
Contingency (25%)
581
393
1,011
Total Makeup water required
ERCB Water Recycle Formula (steammakeup)/(produced)

0.91034

0.96656

0.98289

Total
m3/day
91
1,093
1,093
22,183
1,106
393
20,683

Total
m3/day
91
1,093
1,553
26,895
195
1,106
478
25,117

1,106
195
1,301
91
117
1,093

1,106
195
1,301
91
117
1,093

20,683
621
20,063

25,117
753
24,363

30
1,093
281
1,404

35
1,553
397
1,985

0.97898

0.96687

A produced water recycle rate up to 97% is expected requiring an average of 1,000 m3/d of fresh water for
train 2, and a total of 2,000 m3/d for steady state of the entire operation. A 25% contingency has been
added to this scenario. Makeup water volumes and source requirements are respectively discussed in
Section B.7.1 and Section B.7.2.
The water use requirements for the entire life of the Project have been provided on an annualized basis in
Table B.6.1.2.

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Table B.6.1.2

Project Life Cycle Water Balance Summary

Oil Production
bbls/day m3/day
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025
2026
2027
2028
2029
2030
2031
2032
2033
2034
2035
2036

B.6.1.2

Part B Project Description

Steam
Injection
m3/day

12,242

1,946

6,807

16,092
18,160
32,575

2,559
2,887
5,179

8,069
9,253
20,949

40,442

6,430

24,172

43,409

6,902

24,350

44,918

7,142

24,228

42,054

6,686

24,451

40,892

6,502

24,465

43,532

6,921

24,241

40,747

6,479

24,206

40,336

6,413

24,546

40,926

6,507

24,423

40,318

6,410

24,459

39,044

6,208

24,353

38,276

6,086

24,522

34,913

5,551

19,105

26,924

4,281

16,198

22,329

3,550

12,814

16,442

2,614

8,627

12,096

1,923

7,374

7,906

1,257

3,436

2,403

382

622

614

98

316

339

54

57

468

74

169

86

14

SOR
3.50
3.15
3.20
4.04
3.76
3.53
3.39
3.66
3.76
3.50
3.74
3.83
3.75
3.82
3.92
4.03
3.44
3.78
3.61
3.30
3.83
2.73
1.63
3.24
1.05
2.27

Reservoir
Retention
%
m3/day
5.0%
340
5.0%
403
5.0%
463
5.0%
1,047
5.0%
1,209
5.0%
1,218
5.0%
1,211
5.0%
1,223
5.0%
1,223
5.0%
1,212
5.0%
1,210
5.0%
1,227
5.0%
1,221
5.0%
1,223
5.0%
1,218
5.0%
1,226
5.0%
955
5.0%
810
5.0%
641
5.0%
431
5.0%
369
5.0%
172
5.0%
31
5.0%
16
5.0%
3
5.0%
8
5.0%
-

Returns
6,467
7,666
8,791
19,901
22,963
23,133
23,017
23,229
23,242
23,028
22,996
23,318
23,202
23,236
23,135
23,296
18,150
15,388
12,173
8,196
7,005
3,264
590
300
54
161
-

Losses
m3/day
(664)
(633)
(638)
(1,366)
(1,576)
(1,588)
(1,580)
(1,594)
(1,595)
(1,580)
(1,578)
(1,600)
(1,592)
(1,595)
(1,588)
(1,599)
(1,246)
(1,056)
(835)
(562)
(481)
(224)
(41)
(21)
(4)
(11)
-

Makeup
m3/day
664
633
638
1,366
1,576
1,588
1,580
1,594
1,595
1,580
1,578
1,600
1,592
1,595
1,588
1,599
1,246
1,056
835
562
481
224
41
21
4
11
-

ERCB
Water
Recycle
0.950
0.970
0.980
0.984
0.984
0.984
0.984
0.984
0.984
0.984
0.984
0.984
0.984
0.984
0.984
0.984
0.984
0.984
0.984
0.984
0.984
0.984
0.984
0.984
0.984
0.984
0.984

Hydrocarbon Liquids

During peak operation, 18,316 m3/day of production fluids will be delivered from the well pads to the
inlet group separator at the plant. Of the total volume, approximately 3816 m3/day is bitumen and 14,500
m3/day is water, assuming a 5% loss of steam to the reservoir. The bitumen is blended with 929 m3/d of
diluent in order to treat the bitumen to meet the 0.5% BSW (Basic Sediment and Water) sales
specification. A total volume of 4,889 m3/day of dilbit will be trucked from the CPF gate. All vapours
within the process are cooled to condense water and hydrocarbons, which are separated and returned to
the bitumen extraction process. The remaining hydrocarbon gas is combined into the fuel gas stream and
consumed in the SAGD process.

B.6.2

Energy Balance

The energy balance for the train 2 expansion is provided in Table B.6.2.1.

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Table B.6.2.1

Part B Project Description

Facility Energy Balance

Total Energy IN
Pod One

Algar
Expansion

Existing

Total

Project Area Total

Bitumen from Wells Bitumen

Production (m3/d) = Bitumen
Density (kg/m3) Bitumen
Production (t/d) = Bitumen HHV
(kJ/kg) = Chemical Energy Flow
(GJ/d) =

1600
1023.6
1,637.8
46,000
75,337

1600
1023.6
1,637.8
46,000
75,337

3816
1023.6
3,906.1
46,000
179,679

5416
1023.6
5,543.8
46,000
255,016

7016
1023.6
7,181.6
46,000
330,353

Reservoir Gas
Reservoir Gas Volume (Sm3/d dry) =
Reservoir Gas HHV (MJ/Sm3) =
Chemical Energy Flow (GJ/d) =

16,000
14.36
230

16,000
14.36
230

38,160
14.36
548

54,160
14.36
778

70,160
14.36
1,007

Diluent Feed Diluent Rate

(m3/d) Diluent Density
(kg/m3) Diluent from Truck
(t/d) = Diluent HHV (kJ/kg)
=
Chemical Energy Flow (GJ/d) =

572
700
400.40
47,677
19,090

572
700
400.65
47,677
19,102

936
700
655.20
47,677
31,238

1,508
700
1,055.85
47,677
50,340

2,080
700
1,456.25
47,677
69,430

Natural Gas
Fuel Gas for CPF (Sm3/d) =
Fuel Gas HHV (MJ/Sm3) =
Fuel Gas for Cogen (GJ/d) =
Chemical Energy Flow (GJ/d) =

282,426
37
0
10,450

276,527
37
3,650
13,881

965,218
37
4,745
40,837

1,241,745
37
8,395
54,719

1,524,171
37
8,395
65,168

8.00
691

0.00
0

0.00
0

0.00
0

8.00
691

Electricity Import
Electrical Power (MW) =
Electrical Power (GJ/d) =

Total Energy OUT

Saleable Products (Dil-Bit)
Dil-Bit Product (t/d dry) =
Dil-Bit HHV (kJ/kg) =
Chemical Energy Flow (GJ/d) =
Electrical Export
Electrical Power (MW) =
Electrical Power (GJ/d) =
Total Energy IN (GJ/d) =
Total Energy OUT (GJ/d) =
Energy Efficiency (%) =

B.6.2.1

2,038
46,329
94,427

2,038
46,330
94,439

4,561
46,241
210,917

6,600
46,268
305,356

8,638
46,283
399,782

0.00
0

4.85
419

0.00
0

4.85
419

4.85
419

105,798
94,427

108,550
94,858

252,301
210,917

360,852
305,775

466,649
400,201

89.25

87.39

83.60

84.74

85.76

Fuel Gas

The major users of fuel gas in the plant are the steam generators, turbine- generators, glycol heater, and
blanket gas to the storage tanks. The majority of this fuel gas will be supplied from a third party pipeline
system.
Annual fuel gas consumed compared to the amount of energy produced for the train 2 expansion is
presented in Table B.6.2.1.

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Produced Gas

Minor volumes of production gas (mostly methane) are released as the SAGD process heats the bitumen
in the reservoir. High temperatures associated with steam operations can also lead to the presence of noncondensable carbon dioxide and hydrogen sulphide through the aquathermolysis process. These gases are
a small component of the total vapour, which is processed in the CPF. Publicly available industry data
based on empirical and laboratory research estimates the volume of solution and non-condensable gases at
6 m of gas per m of produced bitumen. From Connachers Pod One experience a design rate of 10 m of
gas per m of produced bitumen has been considered. The composition of this gas is expected to be 50 to
60% methane; 40 to 45% carbon dioxide; and up to 1.6% hydrogen sulphide.
At the full bitumen production rate of 3,800 m/d, the produced solution and non-condensable gas rate is
estimated at 38,160 m/d (10 m gas per m bitumen). This gas stream is cooled to remove any water
vapour and then is combined with the main fuel gas to be burned in the steam generator. The production
gas makes up approximately 3% of the total fuel gas requirement.
Annual production gas consumed compared to the amount of energy produced for the train 2 expansion is
presented in Table B.6.2.1.

B.6.2.3

Electricity

The main power consumption in the CPF is the vapour compressors associated with the produced water
treatment system and boiler feed water (Section B.5.6). At peak operations, the power load from the CPF
expansion train 2 is estimated at near 20 MW (Table B.6.2.2).

Table B.6.2.2

Energy Input to Produced Energy Ratio

Item
Fuel Gas
Produced Gas
Electrical Power
Sub Total
Bitumen
Energy produced to energy input ratio

Units
1,173,234 m3/d
38,160 m3/d
20 MW
3,816 m3/d

Assumptions:60% of the production gas is methane, the remainder is non combustible

Fuel gas and production gas both have an average heat value of 0.0375 GJ/m3
The HHV (higher heating value) of the bitumen is assumed to be 0.043 GJ/kg at a density
of 1012 kg/m3
Electricity power conversion is 86.42 GJ/d per MW

GJ/d
43,996
859
1728
46,583
166,057
3.6

Annual electrical consumed compared to the amount of energy produced for the Train 2 Expansion
Project is presented in Table B.6.2.1.

B.7

WATER MANAGEMENT

Regulatory guidelines for process water recycle are included in four main guides:

ERCB Guide IL89-05 Water Recycle Guidelines and Water Use Information";
ERCB-AENV Guide 89-AA Water Recycle Guidelines and Reporting of Water Use Information
for In-Situ Oil Sands Facilities in Alberta;
ERCB Bulletin 2006-11 March 28, 2006, Water Recycle, Reporting, and Balancing Information
for In Situ Thermal Schemes; and

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ERCB Directive XX February 2009 (Draft) Requirements for Water Measurement, Reporting,
and Use for Thermal In Situ Oil Sands Schemes.

The guidelines have a goal of maximizing water recycling to reduce the freshwater requirements and
wastewater disposal volumes associated with oil sands developments. All in-situ operators with
freshwater requirements exceeding approximately 500,000 m3/year (500 dam3/year) are required to
recycle produced water.
The water management plan proposed by Connacher will re-cycle, as much as possible, the steam
condensate and water used in the SAGD process. As described in the produced water treatment system
(Section B.5.6), a produced water re-cycle rate as high as 97% is possible. If achieved this is a near zero
liquid discharge system.

B.7.1

Volume of Process Make Up Water

Table B.6.1.1 lists the water balance for Pod One, Algar and Algar expansion (train 2) of the CPF and
reservoir during normal full capacity operations. The source makeup water requirements are predicted to
be around 2,000 m/d. Water losses are comprised of:

losses in the reservoir;

brine off the crystallizer;
utility water losses; and
water entrained in sales oil.

As the individual SAGD well pairs progress through their productive life cycle, the balance of water
injected to the water produced varies. During initial circulation of the well pairs, up to 20% of the water
injected is expected to be retained in the reservoir. The amount of retained water is expected to decrease
to about 5% of the water injected during normal SAGD well pair production operations. As the well pair
nears the end of its productive life, the steam injection volume is decreased and eventually eliminated.
During this period, the well remains in production resulting in a more water produced than injected.
The total volume of water required for the expansion Project (train 2) is approximately 15,000 m/d
(based on a SOR of 4.0 x 3,800 m/d for production) which includes produced water. The total volume
required for the combined Pod One, Algar and the train 2 is approximately 24,000 m/d. The estimated
make-up water required for steady state operations for train 2 is approximately 1400 m/d and 2,000 m/d
for the entire operation.

B.7.2

Source of Process Make Up Water

Source water for the Project will come from water wells drilled into the Lower Grand Rapids Formation.
Source water will be pumped from water wells located near the CPF to the existing fresh water storage
pond. The source pond allows for water storage and provides some flexibility if problems occur with the
source wells.
Connacher has approved water allocations under the Water Act from Alberta Environment for Pod One
(290,000 m3/yr) and Algar (330,000 m3/yr). Connacher is requesting an additional 480,000 m3/yr water
allocation from the same formation for the expanded SAGD production (train 2).

B.7.3

Sanitary and Potable Water Supply Requirements and Source

A supply of sanitary and potable water is required for the construction camp, operations camp, and the
administration and control room offices at the central processing facility. Drinking and cooking water is

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currently trucked in from an offsite source and will continue in this manner with the expansion. Water for
sanitary uses such as showers and toilets will also continue to be trucked in for the Project.
The planned 400-man construction camp for the train 2 expansion would require an estimated 40 m3/day
and 6 m3/day respectively for the sanitary and potable water supply when the camp is at full capacity.
This camp will be in operation for about a 24 month time period. During ongoing operations, the
estimated daily sanitary and potable water usage is estimated at 5 m3 and 2 m3 respectively.

B.7.4

Drainage Management

Site preparation will provide adequate drainage away from storage tanks, equipment, skids, buildings and
pipe racks and direct it towards designated storm water retention ponds. The site preparation has been
completed as part of the train 1 construction and contains a storm water retention pond. The CPF will not
be expanded beyond the current footprint.

B.7.4.1

Central Processing Facility

All storage tanks will be equipped with secondary containment and leak detection to minimize the
occurrence of product leaks and subsequent contamination to the environment.
Surface water run-off from the plant site will be directed the storm water retention pond located on the
north side of the CPF. The retention pond was constructed in accordance with ERCB Directive 55
regulations. All surface runoff will be returned to the CPF stormwater pond and released into the
surrounding watershed receiving waters. Prior to discharge, the water will be tested and released in
accordance with the terms and conditions of the operating approval.

B.7.4.2

Well Pads and Roads

All well pads and roads will be constructed in a manner in which erosion from surface water runoff will
be minimized. This will be achieved utilizing appropriate collection areas and flow barriers where
necessary. Ditches will be designed to avoid ponding of water along the road surface. Flows will be
maintained across drainages and wetlands with the appropriate use of culverts.

B.7.5

Waste Water Disposal

B.7.5.1

Processed Wastewater

A waste stream of concentrated brine from the crystallizer process will be trucked or pipelined to an
approved disposal facility. A disposal volume of 100 t/d is expected.

B.7.5.2

Sewage Treatment

The sewage treatment for the Project currently is operational and is processed by the underground septic
tanks and field that was installed as part of the Algar (train 1) construction.

B.8

OFFSITE CONNECTIONS

B.8.1

Transportation

The Project is located approximately 70 km south of Fort McMurray. Road access to the Project will use
Highway 63 south of Fort McMurray then east on an all weather road that was completed as part of the
Algar train 1 construction. Additional access points off Highway 63 are not required. The existing turn
out lanes on Highway 63 allow traffic to turn off and enter the highway safely have been deemed
adequate by Alberta Transportation.

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Part B Project Description

Construction

Algar train 2 facility construction philosophy will be to pre-build most of the equipment packages, piping
modules, piping spools, support modules, walkways, tanks, motor control centers, etc., in the Calgary-toEdmonton corridor. This construction philosophy will minimize field construction. Field construction
will be divided into categories and awarded to numerous contractors to limit exposure to labour
disruptions and to allow hiring outside of the Fort McMurray large/mega project work pool. The
mechanical contractor will be considered the primary contractor. Contractors will be hired on fixed rate or
a lump sum basis.
All Contractors will be supplied camp accommodations by Connacher at the Algar construction camp
approximately 4 km west of the Algar facility.

B.8.1.2

Operations

All operations staff will be supplied camp accommodations by Connacher at the Algar operations camp
approximately 0.5 km east of the Algar construction camp.

B.8.1.3

Algar Airstrip

Historically, the Algar Airstrip was used by Forestry to service the fire tower that was on site. 1n 1996
the tower was badly burned in a fire and became unserviceable. By this time the strip was no longer used
by forestry but remained their disposition. Connacher began discussions with Forestry and took over the
strip.
To date, the airstrip has been improved to some degree. The original access road from Highway 63 has
been removed per a requirement from the Department of Transportation. The new access road coming in
from the south has been fully established. As well, part of the apron and the office area have had the civil
dirt work completed.
Currently the existing airstrip is sufficient to allow small craft to use it in summer and in winter under
good conditions.
As Connacher grows, the amount of personnel required to run the site will reach critical mass. This is
anticipated to occur when the expansion plans are complete in approximately 2013 and the manpower
curve shows the strip to be an economical addition to the project. At this time, the strip would be
upgraded to allow Dash 8 type of craft to use the airstrip.

B.8.2

Electrical Supply

A 22 megawatt (MW) natural gas fuelled combustion turbine-generator and heat recovery steam
generator plant is also planned for at the Algar train 2. The power plant (Cogen) would provide power for
the SAGD facilitys overall operations and supplemental steam for the SAGD process. Excess power will
be sold to the provincial power grid through a planned connection with ATCO Electrics existing power
transmission system.
The Cogen provides the train 2 facility with an on-site reliable and cost effective source of thermal and
electric energy. The type of Cogeneration facility proposed is utilized at other SAGD and industrial
facilities in Alberta and worldwide since it is an eco-efficient means to co-produce steam and electricity.
The SAGD facilitys initial electrical load requirement will be approximately 20MW. A 22MW (iso
rating) Solar Turbines Titan 250 generator set, a HRSG, motor control centre, electrical switch gear and
an interconnection to the local electric utility will provide the basis for the project.

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B.8.3

Part B Project Description

Fuel Gas Supply

Natural gas will be supplied from TCPL via the existing 219 mmOD pipeline with an MOP of 10,200
kPa. This is an existing pipeline that runs to Algar train 1.

B.8.4

Fresh Water Supply and Storage

Fresh potable water used at the office for the operations staff will continue be trucked in to site and
unloaded at the fresh water storage located at the office as it currently is.

B.8.5

Diluent and Oil Sales Pipelines

Future 324 mmOD oil sales pipeline and future 219mmOD Diluent inlet pipeline are being considered
and details of the design have not been finalized.

B.9

HEALTH, SAFETY, AND ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT

B.9.1

Policies

Connacher is a member of the Canadian Association of Petroleum Producers (CAPP), and is committed
to CAPPs Stewardship program. Stewardship is a commitment to responsible resource development and
continuous improvement. It is an integrated approach that instils sound planning and operating practices
to ensure continuous improvement in environmental, health and safety and social performance.
Connacher believes in promoting mutually beneficial relationships and open and honest reporting of its
performance in those areas.
The Great Divide SAGD Expansion Project will include the existing Great Divide (Pod One) and the
Algar Projects, and additional project development areas. These Projects already have, or will have, in
place, substantial procedures, policies and action plans to address all Health, Safety, and Environmental
Management issues. These procedures, policies and action plans will be incorporated in to the Project and
expanded to cover any and all additional requirements, and will capture learnings from both of these
previous projects.
Connacher will provide responsible management for the Project by ensuring that health, safety, and
environmental policies and procedures are established and implemented. All management staff will be
familiar with all policies and procedures and employees, contractors and consultants under their direction
will receive proper instruction on same through on-site training programs. By following this approach,
the Project will be developed and operated in a professional, safe, and responsible manner.

B.9.1.1

The Environment

Protection and preservation of the environment is a fundamental belief of the Company. Comprehensive
measures will be reviewed and implemented to mitigate the occurrence of environmental issues in the
design and operation of the Project.
Employees, contractors and consultants will be expected to operate equipment according to vendor
recommendations and procedures. Workers will be trained to manage and respond to operating situations
that may impact the environment by expeditiously determining the cause and remedying the problem, to
the extent of shutting in a process to control the situation.
Preparation and adherence to environmental standard operating procedures and practices (SOPs) will
form part of the guiding operating principles throughout the life of the Project. All employees,
contractors and consultants will be advised of these environmental work procedures and practices with
daily and routine activities being managed according to same.

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Appropriate signage, markings and other designations will be implemented to guide and inform personnel
with respect to environmental considerations. With knowledge, training and understanding of the
situation, these directions, along with applied procedures and practices will minimize the risk of
occurrence of an undesirable incident.
Continuous learning, training and improvement will be ongoing throughout the life of the Project to
ensure operating staff are current with knowledge and information on regulatory issues and environmental
considerations associated with development and operation of the Project.
Environmental monitoring will be reviewed by designated Connacher personnel to ensure compliance
with environmental approval requirements. Ongoing assessments and audits will be carried out
throughout the life of the Project on a regular basis to ensure Connachers objectives with respect to
environmental stewardship have been met.

B.9.1.2

Health and Safety

Connacher is committed to conducting operations in a safe and environmentally sound manner. In

support of this commitment, Connacher has developed a General Policy on Health, Safety and the
Environment.
In order to fulfill this commitment, Connacher has developed a Safety Program to ensure its operations
comply with this policy. The program includes a Management Plan for implementing the Program. This
manual is intended to present that Plan and to provide management, employees and contractors with the
tools, information and references they need to carry out that Plan.
It is Connachers practice to provide each user of this manual (i.e. operators, supervisors and contractors)
with training in its use. This training should be considered as the primary orientation of the new
personnel to Connachers operations.
Complementary documents, tools and training include Connachers:

Health, Safety, & Environment Handbook;

Emergency Response Plan(s); and
Supervisory Training.

This manual in its entirety should always be considered a work-in-progress. All users are encouraged to
provide suggestions to the Regulatory, Health, Safety and Environmental Departments for improvements
to its content and format.
The development of this Safety Program, together with supporting training, will help all Connachers
staff, contractors and supervisors to:

make maximum use of the combined resources of Connacher, government agencies, and other
outside services to:
assist with orienting, informing, guiding and motivating Company employees and contractors;
implement policies, procedures, practices and standards relating to Company operations;
provide and maintain a safe working environment including tools, machines and equipment;
maintain effective communication;
ensure immediate, competent responses when handling and emergency; and

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control work site hazards, thus minimizing the risk to Connacher employees, its contractors and
the public.

All personnel directly involved with Connacher operations, including both Company and Contract
personnel, are responsible for ensuring their activities are consistent with this manual.

B.9.2

Integrated Environmental Health and Safety Management Plan

Connacher will integrate environment, health and safety into all facets of the Great Divide Expansion
Project. The objective of the management plan is to ensure compliance with Connachers environmental
and health and safety stewardship objectives. The program will be implemented through the following
mechanisms.

Progressive Project Management Continual Improvement Process

Loss Control and Environmental Compliance Program
Emergency Response Plan
Waste Management Plan
Substance Release Controls and Monitoring
Wildfire Response Plan
Stakeholder Consultation

B.9.2.1

Progressive Project Management Continual Improvement Process

The Progressive Project Management approach adopted by Connacher will be applied in three stages.
The first stage is carried out prior to development. Baseline conditions are evaluated and potential
environmental and safety considerations identified. Where deemed appropriate, facility design and
control requirements are modified so as to minimize any potential negative operating incidents.
The second stage involves monitoring and mitigating the potential environmental and safety incidents
during operations in order to ensure the effects are prevented, minimized or mitigated. This program will
make the necessary changes to the environment or safety programs so that any adverse effects can be
halted with operating and mitigative procedures being altered or modified to address the effect.
The third stage occurs at abandonment to demonstrate that all environmental and safety liabilities have
been removed from the sites remaining foot print. The site has been fully reclaimed and pre-disturbance
capabilities returned.

B.9.2.2

Loss Control and Environmental Compliance Program

Designated Connacher personnel will act as the site custodian to ensure that environmental and safety
operating procedures are regularly evaluated and if necessary altered to address any adverse effects that
are occurring. The progressive project management - continual improvement process is an integral part of
the Loss Control and Environmental Compliance Program.

B.9.2.3

Emergency Response Plan

As part of its operating procedures, Connacher will develop an emergency response plan that sets out
procedures and identifies responsible personnel and third party support expertise to deal with emergency
situations. The plan will specifically addresses alert levels, evacuation requirements, call down
procedures and external emergency agency involvement.

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Response equipment will be documented, kept current, and made readily available as a part of the
emergency response plan.
The emergency response plan will address incidents such as:

serious onsite injury to facility personnel, contractors, consultants, or members of the public;
central processing facility shutdown;
major equipment or instrumentation failure;
major spills or releases to the environment;
fire in or near facilities;
security issues such as criminal acts, threats, or act of terrorism;
loss of well control; and
pipeline rupture.

The primary objectives of the ERP will be to limit the danger to facility personnel, the public, the
environment and operating equipment.

B.9.2.4

Waste Management Plan

A waste management plan for the Project will be designed to effectively control waste by minimizing
waste generation and the waste disposal required. The over-riding principles of the plan are to reduce,
reuse or recycle. The waste management plan will routinely obtain feedback on the effectiveness of the
plan and identify opportunities for continual improvement.
Waste management at the site will comply with the following waste management processes, procedures
and guidelines including the EPEA Waste Control Regulation (AEP 1996). Practices will include:

classifying, measuring and controlling waste generation;

handling, storage, treatment and disposal;
tracking and reporting;
off-site disposal of DOW (dangerous oilfield waste) and non-DOW wastes as appropriate; and
recycling as appropriate.

Waste management practices will meet or exceed the requirements of the ERCB. Specifically, these
waste management requirements are outlined in both Directive 58 (Oilfield Waste Management
Requirements for the Upstream Petroleum Industry) (EUB 1996a) and Directive 50 (Drilling Waste
Management) (EUB 1996b). Directive 58 requires the preparation of an Annual Oilfield Waste
Disposition Report summarizing the types and quantities of disposed oilfield wastes, the points of
generation, and the disposal methods utilized.
All wastes will be disposed of in a responsible manner complying with all appropriate regulations and
guidelines and in accordance with waste handling requirements contained in the expected EPEA
Approval for the Project. Detailed waste disposal practices and procedures will be developed prior to the
start of construction and operations and will be continuously reviewed upon throughout the life of the
Project.
Wastes will be generated during two main stages of the proposed development, initially during
construction and during the on-going operation for the life of the Project. Construction and development
includes construction and operation of camps, construction of roads, expansion of the existing plant site
(CPF), the addition of well pads, steam distribution lines and liquid transfer lines from the well pads to
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the CPF. Construction and development will extend over a period of about one year and the life of the
project is estimated at 25 years.
Summaries of the wastes generated for each stage are shown in the Table B.9.2.1 including proposed
storage locations, disposal sites, and disposal methods and where possible estimated annual quantities.
There are no products that are listed in the National Pollutant Release Inventory, or listed at toxic
substances in the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, or require further assessment.
Quantities of waste generated during operations have been estimated in the table by using process flow
diagrams and material balance calculations, but the quantities of construction waste and camp waste have
not been determined. These will be disposed of in approved disposal facilities on an as-generated basis.

Table B.9.2.1

Waste Management Plan

Waste Description
Construction:
Packing materials
Cardboard
Pallets
Wood
Scrap Metal
Glass
Paint
Sand blast
Insulation
Welding rods
Lubricants
Oil filters
Cable Cutoffs
Construction Camp
Kitchen waste
Cardboard
Containers
Septic Fluids
Operations Drilling
Drilling
mud/cuttings
Lubricants
Mud additives
Scrap metal
Pallets
Cement
Solvents
Mud sacks
Operations CPFs
Filter: Glycol
Filter: Raw Water
Filter: Pressure
Filter: Oil removal
Ion exchange resins
Filter Backwash
Sludge/Liquid
Boiler Blowdown
May 2010

ERCB Waste
Code*

Storage
Location

Disposal
Responsibility

Disposal Method

Annual
Volume

DOMWST
DOMWST
CONMAT
CONMAT
SMETAL
CONMAT
WPAINT
CONMAT
CONMAT
CONMAT
LUBOIL
FILLUB
SMETAL

Bin
Bin
Bin
Bin
Bin
Bin
Bin
Bin
Bin
Bin
Drums
Drums
Bin

Contractor
Contractor
Contractor
Contractor
Contractor
Contractor
Contractor
Contractor
Contractor
Contractor
Contractor
Contractor
Contractor

Incinerator/Recycle
Incinerator/Recycle
Incinerator/Recycle
Incinerator/Recycle
Landfill/Recycle
Landfill/Recycle
Recycle
CLB LF**
CLB LF**
CLB LF**
Recycle
Recycle
Landfill/Recycle

As Generated
As Generated
As Generated
As Generated
As Generated
As Generated
As Generated
As Generated
As Generated
As Generated
As Generated
As Generated
As Generated

DOMWST
DOMWST
EMTCON
WSTMIS

Bins
Bins
Bins
Septic System

Contractor
Contractor
Contractor
Contractor

Landfill
Landfill/Recycle
Incinerator
Digestor/Contractor

As Generated
As Generated
As Generated
As Generated

Tank

Contractor

Recycle or MBC***

As Generated

Contractor
Contractor
Contractor
Contractor
Contractor
Contractor
Contractor

Recycle
Return or Recycle
Recycle
Landfill/Recycle
CLB LF**
Return or Recycle
CLB LF**

As Generated
As Generated
As Generated
As Generated
As Generated
As Generated
As Generated

Swan Hills
Owner
Swan Hills
Swan Hills
Owner
Owner

Swan Hills
CLB LF**
Swan Hills
Swan Hills
CLB LF**
Recycle

Owner

Recycle

Various
LUBOIL
Various
SMATAL
CONMAT
CEMENT
Various
EMTCON

Drums
Bins
Bins
Bins
Bins
Drums
Bins

FILGY
FILFWT
FILOTH
FILOTH
IEXRES
WESTMIS

Bins
Bins
Bins
Bins
Bins
Tank

WSTMIS

Vessel

0.1 m3
0.5 m3
5.0 m3
4.0 m3
50.0 m3

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Table B.9.2.1
Waste Description
Water
Process Blowdown
Water
Septic Fluids
Caustic
Acid

Part B Project Description

Waste Management Plan

ERCB Waste
Code*

Storage
Location

WSTMIS

Tank

WSTMIS
CAUS
ACID

Disposal
Responsibility

Disposal Method

Owner

Recycle

Owner
Owner
Third Party

Site septic field

Recovery
Return or Recycle

Owner
Owner

Recycle
Return or Recycle

Annual
Volume

800 m3
986 m3/yr

Batteries
Containers:
Drums/barrels
Containers:
herbicide
Containers: pesticide
Containers: biocide
Filters: lube oil
Filters: produced oil
Garbage: office
paper
Pallets
Packing materials
Hydrotest fluids:
methanol
Insulation
Lab. Chemicals spent
Rags: oily
Sludge: Separators

BATT
EMTCON

Septic System
Tank
Truck in as
needed
Bin
Bin

PSTCON

Bin

Owner

Return or Recycle

PSTCON
EMTCON
LUBOIL
FILWWT
DOMWST

Bin
Bin
Bin
Bin
Bin

Owner
Owner
Third Party
Swan Hills
Owner

Return or Recycle
Return or Recycle
Recycle
Swan Hills
Landfill/Recycle

DOMWST
DOMWST
METHNL

Bin
Bin
Tank

Owner
Contractor
Contractor

Landfill/Recycle
Landfill/Recycle
Recycle

As Generated
As Generated

Bin
Drums

Contractor
Owner

CLB LF**
Recycle

As Generated

OILRAG
SLGPRO

Bin
Tank

Owner
Owner

CLB LF**
Recycle

Sludge: oil slop

tanks
Well Workover
fluids
Operations Camp
Kitchen waste
Cardboard
Containers
Septic Fluids
Incinerator Ash

SLGHYD

Tank

Owner

Recover

WNOFLD

Tank

Contractor

Bioremediation

As Generated
In Produced
Sand
In Produced
Sand
As Generated

DOMWST
DOMWST
EMTCON
WSTMIS
INCASH

Bins
Bins
Bins
Septic System
Bin

Contractor
Contractor
Contractor
Contractor
Contractor

Landfill
Landfill/Recycle
Landfill/Recycle
Digestor
CLB LF**

As Generated
As Generated
As Generated
As Generated
As Generated

*
**
***

CONMAT
INOCHM/OR

0.5 m3/yr
As Generated
As Generated

ERCB Waste Codes Waste Listings of EUB Directive 58 Oilfield Waste Management Requirements for the Upstream Petroleum
(EUB, 1996)
CLBLF Class II Landfill
MBC ERCBs and AENVs Mix Bury Cover Requirements

B.9.2.5

Substance Release Monitoring

The two primary emission destinations from which emissions sources from the project can occur are air
and water. Substance release monitoring will be carried out under the supervision of the onsite Project
Manager. The types and volumes of project emission sources will be tracked and recorded as per the
applicable regulations and operating approval conditions. The maintenance of pollution abatement and
monitoring equipment will be an integral component of normal maintenance and operations of the
facility.

May 2010

Page B-53

Great Divide SAGD Expansion Project

B.9.2.6

Part B Project Description

Fire Control Plan

The fire control plan for the Project will address:

the Project as a source of fire; and

wildfire impact on the Project.

Potential sources of fire resulting from the Project include operations within the CPF, the electrical
distribution system, flare system and steam piping. Fire Eye sensors capable of detecting open flame
will be installed in critical areas of the CPF and well pads. In addition, combustible gas and smoke
detectors will be located throughout the facility. All sensors will be tied into the process-control system
to allow prompt response in the event of fire.
Plans for fire suppression during the operation of the Project will require a combination of wall-mounted
and wheeled fire extinguishers located around the CPF and well pads. In addition, operators trucks will
be outfitted with portable fire extinguishers.
Other fire reduction measures incorporated will include:

use of non-combustible building materials;

where deemed appropriate, absence of combustible ground cover;
adequate setback of facilities from the surrounding forest;
adequate building separation; and
placement of fire blankets in strategic locations within the Project Area.

A wildfire control plan will be developed in consort with the Forest Protection Division of Alberta
Sustainable Resource Development. It will describe the equipment and level of readiness that is present
by Connacher at the Project to assist in wildfire control. It will also include maps of roads and accesses to
Connachers lease area to provide valuable information for the local forest protection division. Forest
Fire awareness training will also be added to the suite of training programs for Connacher employees.

May 2010

Page B-54

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Sump
WP 235

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Airstrip

22
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Borrow Pit
Borrow Pit

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Borrow Pit

WP 110

Borrow Pit

Borrow Pit

Borrow Pit
15
E

Algar
Plant
Site

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16

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well

Borrow Pit
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WP 201
Camp
Camp

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G D WP 104
Plant
Site

WP 203

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Borrow Pit

WP 233

Borrow Pit

Borrow Pit
WP 101
Camp

Borrow Pit

Borrow Pit
WP 232

Sump

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WP 112

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Tp 82

Legend
Tp 81

Lease Boundary
E

Phase 1 Development
E

Existing Facilities

0.5

Kilometres

REF: D. Loucks Consulting Drifter Projects Ltd. EIA Master Plan Rev 5, 27Oct09; MEMS, 2010; Hydrology from NHC, 2010.
PROJECT:

Great Divide SAGD

Expansion Project
E

TITLE:

Phase 1 Development

DRAWN:

PS

CHECKED: DM
DATE:

May 3/10

PROJECT: 07-104

FIGURE:

B.1.1-1
R 12 R 11 W4M

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Borrow Pit
Borrow Pit

WP 234
Sump
WP 235

20

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Camp

Borrow Pit

24

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WP 102

G D WP 104
Plant
Site

WP 501
Camp

WP 114

17

Borrow Pit

WP 502

WP 110

Borrow Pit

WP 503

15

14

Sump
13

20

Borrow Pit

Algar
Plant
Site

WP 202

Borrow Pit

Borrow Pit

WP 201

Borrow Pit

16

Camp

Borrow Pit

Borrow Pit

19

Water
well

Borrow Pit

WP 105
E

WP 203

Borrow Pit

Borrow Pit
WP 101
Borrow Pit

Borrow Pit

WP 233

Borrow Pit
WP 232

Airstrip

WP 204

Borrow Pit

18

17

WP 111
WP 112
Borrow Pit

10

11

12

Sump

WP 401

WP 404
WP 405

Tp 81

Lease Boundary

Tp 82

Legend

WP 402 Borrow Pit

Phase 2 Development
E

Existing Facilities

0.5

2
E

Kilometres

31
E

32
E

33

34

28

27

WP 403

REF: D. Loucks Consulting Drifter Projects Ltd. EIA Master Plan Rev 5, 27Oct09; MEMS, 2010; Hydrology from NHC, 2010.
PROJECT:

Great Divide SAGD

Expansion Project
E

TITLE:

Phase 2 Development

DRAWN:

SL

CHECKED: DM
DATE:

May 3/10

PROJECT: 07-104

30
E

FIGURE:

B.1.1-2
R 12 R 11 W4M

29
E

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29

WP 109

WP 110

32

32

26

25

30

29

WP 205
WP 107

Borrow Pit
Borrow Pit

Borrow Pit

WP 234
Sump
WP 235

20

21

22

Airstrip

Camp
Borrow Pit
Borrow Pit

WP 102

G D WP 104
Plant
Site

17

WP 105

WP 501
Camp

WP 207

WP 505
15

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14

WP 111

Algar
Plant
Site

Borrow Pit

WP 502

WP 209

WP 202

WP 110

20

Borrow Pit

Water
well

WP 201

Borrow Pit
Borrow Pit

Camp

Borrow Pit

Borrow Pit

Borrow Pit

19

WP 203

WP 114

16

Borrow Pit

24

23

Borrow Pit

WP 231

Borrow Pit

WP 507

WP 233

Borrow Pit
WP 232

Borrow Pit
WP 101

WP 208

WP 204

Borrow Pit

Borrow Pit
13

18

Sump
17

WP 504
WP 112
Borrow Pit

WP 115
8

Borrow Pit
11

10

WP 116

12

WP 506

Sump

WP 401

Legend

WP 404

Tp 82

WP 405

Lease Boundary

WP 406

Tp 81

Phase 3 Development
0

Existing Facilities
E

0.5

Kilometres

WP 402 Borrow Pit

31
E

32
E

33

34

WP 403

REF: D. Loucks Consulting Drifter Projects Ltd. EIA Master Plan Rev 5, 27Oct09; MEMS, 2010; Hydrology from NHC, 2010.
PROJECT:

WP 407

Great Divide SAGD

Expansion Project
E

TITLE:

Phase 3 Development

Borrow Pit
E

DRAWN:

SL

CHECKED: DM
DATE:

Apr 19/10

PROJECT: 07-104

30
E

FIGURE:

B.1.1-3

R 12 R 11 W4M

29
E

28
E

WP 408
WP 409
27
Sump
E

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R 11 W4M

35

2009
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4

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T 82
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2005

2006
6

Legend

T 82

2009 Corehole Location

T 81

Well Location
31

2005 Seismic Line

32

34

33

2005

2006 Seismic Line

2007 Seismic Line
2009 Seismic Line
30

29

27

28

Lease Boundary/Study Area

Development Footprint
PROJECT:

2
Kilometres

REF: D. Loucks Consulting Drifter Projects Ltd. EIA

Master Plan Rev 5, 27Oct09; Connacher, 2010.

Great Divide SAGD

Expansion Project
TITLE:

Exploration Activity Map Corehole and 3D Seismic

DRAWN:

SL

CHECKED: DM
DATE:

May 4/10

PROJECT: 07-104

FIGURE:

B.2.1-1

R 12

R 11 W4M

35

26

23

15

14

10

11

T 83
T 82
32

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32

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T 82
T 81
31

32

33

34

30

29

28

27

Legend
Well Location
Lease Boundary/Study Area
Development Footprint
McMurray Channel
PROJECT:

2
Kilometres

REF: D. Loucks Consulting Drifter Projects Ltd. EIA

Master Plan Rev 5, 27Oct09; Connacher, 2010.

Great Divide SAGD

Expansion Project
TITLE:

Stacked McMurray B2 and

C Channel Trends

DRAWN:

SL

CHECKED: DM
DATE:

Apr 19/10

PROJECT: 07-104

FIGURE:

B.2.1-2

AGE

CONNACHER PROJECT AREA

PROJECT:

Great Divide SAGD

Expansion Project
TITLE:

Stratigraphic Column
REF: Connacher, 2010.

DRAWN:

SL

CHECKED: DM
DATE:

Apr 19/10

PROJECT: 07-104

FIGURE:

B.2.2-1

245

R 12

R 11 W4M

35

26

24
0
23

0
24

15

14

10

11

23
5

T 83
T 82
32

33

34

35

36

28

27

32

235

63

29

31

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25

30

29

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20

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20

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5

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31

32

21
210

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21

21
5

Lease Boundary/Study Area

215
29

T 81

34

33

21

Well Location

T 82
210

22
0

Legend

21
5

17

230

230

22
0
27

28

Development Footprint
Structure Contour (5m interval)
PROJECT:

2
Kilometres

Great Divide SAGD

Expansion Project
TITLE:

Woodbend Group Structure Map

REF: D. Loucks Consulting Drifter Projects Ltd. EIA
Master Plan Rev 5, 27Oct09; Connacher, 2010.

DRAWN:

SL

CHECKED: DM
DATE:

Apr 21/10

PROJECT: 07-104

FIGURE:

B.2.2-2

R 12

R 11 W4M

29

35

290

15

14

10

285

23

T 83
T 82

280
34

35

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28

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28
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10

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27

T 82
5
27
31

32

T 81
34

33

Legend
Lease Boundary/Study Area
270

Development Footprint

29

265

275

Well Location

27

28

Structure Contour (5m interval)

PROJECT:

2
Kilometres

Great Divide SAGD

Expansion Project
TITLE:

McMurray Structure Map

REF: D. Loucks Consulting Drifter Projects Ltd. EIA
Master Plan Rev 5, 27Oct09; Connacher, 2010.

DRAWN:

SL

CHECKED: DM
DATE:

Apr 21/10

PROJECT: 07-104

FIGURE:

B.2.2-3

R 12

50

R 11 W4M

35

45

26

50
23

50

14

15

45

10

11

T 83
T 82
32

33

34

35

36

31

26

25

30

29

23

24

19

20

32

50

63

29

28

27

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20

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55

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15

14

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55

50

50
9

10

50

T 82
T 81

55

31

55

Well Location

34

28

27

55
60

Lease Boundary/Study Area

30

Development Footprint

Great Divide SAGD

Expansion Project
TITLE:

McMurray Isopach Map

REF: D. Loucks Consulting Drifter Projects Ltd. EIA
Master Plan Rev 5, 27Oct09; Connacher, 2010.

60
55

50

PROJECT:

Kilometres

29

50

Isopach Contour (5m interval)

33

60

Legend

32

DRAWN:

SL

CHECKED: DM
DATE:

Apr 21/10

PROJECT: 07-104

FIGURE:

B.2.2-4

30

R 12

31

R 11 W4M

35

300
26

23

29
5

15

14

10

11

T 83
T 82
33

34

35

36

31

5
29

290

63

285
29

28

27

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295

32

25

30

29

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26

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5
28

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290

5
29

285

T 82
T 81
31

32

34

33

Legend
Well Location
29
30

26

Development Footprint

28

285

27

28
0

Lease Boundary/Study Area

5

280

Structure Contour (5m interval)

PROJECT:

2
Kilometres

Great Divide SAGD

Expansion Project
TITLE:

Wabiskaw Structure Map

REF: D. Loucks Consulting Drifter Projects Ltd. EIA
Master Plan Rev 5, 27Oct09; Connacher, 2010.

DRAWN:

SL

CHECKED: DM
DATE:

Apr21/10

PROJECT: 07-104

FIGURE:

B.2.2-5

410

R 12

R 11 W4M

35

415

0
41

26

410

41
0

23

410
15

14

405

10

11

T 83
0
40
32

33

T 82
40
0

34

35

36

31

63

32

28

27

26

25

30

29

21

22

23

24

19

20

17

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15

14

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18

17

10

11

12

0
40

29

40
0

405

39
5

T 82

395

T 81
31

32

33

34

28

27

Legend
Well Location

390

Lease Boundary/Study Area

30

29

Development Footprint
380

Structure Contour (5m interval)

PROJECT:

2
Kilometres

Great Divide SAGD

Expansion Project
TITLE:

Lower Grand Rapids Structure Map

REF: D. Loucks Consulting Drifter Projects Ltd. EIA
Master Plan Rev 5, 27Oct09; Connacher, 2010.

DRAWN:

SL

CHECKED: DM
DATE:

Apr 21/10

PROJECT: 07-104

FIGURE:

B.2.2-6

R 12

35

R 11 W4M

35

35

40

26

23

14

15

40

45

10

11

T 83
T 82
32

33

34

35

31

32

40
40

63

29

28

27

26

25

30

29

19

20

13

18

17

12

45
22

23

17

16

15

14

10

45

21

24

45

20

45

45
11

40

45
6

T 82
T 81
31

32

34

33

45

Legend
50

Well Location

50

Lease Boundary/Study Area

29

27

28

Development Footprint
Isopach Contour (5m interval)
PROJECT:

2
Kilometres

Great Divide SAGD

Expansion Project
TITLE:

Lower Grand Rapids Sands Isopach Map

REF: D. Loucks Consulting Drifter Projects Ltd. EIA
Master Plan Rev 5, 27Oct09; Connacher, 2010.

DRAWN:

SL

CHECKED: DM
DATE:

Apr 19/10

PROJECT: 07-104

FIGURE:

B.2.2-7

460

R 12

R 11 W4M

35

26

23

455

15

14

10

11

450

T 83
T 82
32

33

34

35

36

31

32

445

29

28

20

21

17

27

5
44

63

450
25

30

29

22

23

24

19

20

16

15

14

10

11

445

26

44
5

445

5
44

13

44
0
12

18

17

T 82
440
31

32

T 81

33

34

28

27

Legend
Well Location
Lease Boundary/Study Area

430

29

435

Development Footprint
Structure Contour (5m interval)
PROJECT:

2
Kilometres

Great Divide SAGD

Expansion Project
TITLE:

Upper Grand Rapids Structure Map

REF: D. Loucks Consulting Drifter Projects Ltd. EIA
Master Plan Rev 5, 27Oct09; Connacher, 2010.

DRAWN:

SL

CHECKED: DM
DATE:

Apr 20/10

PROJECT: 07-104

FIGURE:

B.2.2-8

R 12

R 11 W4M

35

26

23

15

14

10

11

T 83
T 82
32

33

34

35

28

27

21

36

31

32

26

25

30

29

22

23

24

19

20

16

15

14

13

18

17

10

11

12

530

55

56
0

20

57

63

540

29

58
0
17

590

60

T 82
T 81
31

32

550
560

540

34

28

27

520

530

30

33

29

Legend
Well Location
Lease Boundary/Study Area
Development Footprint
PROJECT:

2
Kilometres

REF: D. Loucks Consulting Drifter Projects Ltd. EIA

Master Plan Rev 5, 27Oct09; Connacher, 2010.
Westwater Environmental Ltd., 2007.

Great Divide SAGD

Expansion Project
TITLE:

Quaternary Structure Map

DRAWN:

PS

CHECKED: DM
DATE:

Apr 23/10

PROJECT: 07-104

FIGURE:

B.2.2-9

PROJECT:

Great Divide SAGD

Expansion Project
TITLE:

4-19 Type Log

REF: Connacher, 2007

DRAWN:

SL

CHECKED: DM
DATE:

Apr 20/10

PROJECT: 07-104

FIGURE:

B.2.3-1

R 12

R 11 W4M

35

26

23

15

14

10

11

T 83

T 82

B
32

33

35

34

36

31

25

30

32

1C

63

29

28

26

27

2B
29

1B
2C
20

21

22

24

23

19

2D

C'
1A

17

16

5A

15

14

13

2A

20

18

17

2A

A'
9

10

11

12

5B

Legend

T 82

4B

B'

Cross-Section Location

Well Location

T 81

Lease Boundary/Study Area

Development Footprint

31

Bitumen Reserves

34

33

32

D'

Shallow - 10m contour

4A
4C

Deep - 20m contour

30

2A Pod Number

29

28

27

PROJECT:

2
Kilometres

Great Divide SAGD

Expansion Project
TITLE:

Oilsands Pods and Cross-Sections

REF: D. Loucks Consulting Drifter Projects Ltd. EIA
Master Plan Rev 5, 27Oct09; Connacher, 2010.

DRAWN:

SL

CHECKED: DM
DATE:

Apr 19/10

PROJECT: 07-104

FIGURE:

B.2.3-2

A'

PROJECT:

Great Divide SAGD

Expansion Project
TITLE:

Section A-A' North-South I

REF: Connacher, 2010.

DRAWN:

SL

CHECKED: DM
DATE:

Apr 20/10

PROJECT: 07-104

FIGURE:

B.2.3-3

B'

PROJECT:

Great Divide SAGD

Expansion Project
TITLE:

Section B-B' North-South II

REF: Connacher, 2010.

DRAWN:

SL

CHECKED: DM
DATE:

Apr 20/10

PROJECT: 07-104

FIGURE:

B.2.3-4

C'

PROJECT:

Great Divide SAGD

Expansion Project
TITLE:

Section C-C' East-West I

REF: Connacher, 2010.

DRAWN:

SL

CHECKED: DM
DATE:

Apr 20/10

PROJECT: 07-104

FIGURE:

B.2.3-5

D'

PROJECT:

Great Divide SAGD

Expansion Project
TITLE:

Section D-D' East-West II

REF: Connacher, 2010.

DRAWN:

SL

CHECKED: DM
DATE:

Apr 20/10

PROJECT: 07-104

FIGURE:

B.2.3-6

PROJECT:

Great Divide SAGD

Expansion Project
TITLE:

8-30 Log Interpretation

REF: Connacher, 2007

DRAWN:

SL

CHECKED: DM
DATE:

Apr 20/10

PROJECT: 07-104

FIGURE:

B.2.3-7

R 12
35

26

R 11 W4M

25

20

15
23

10

10
15

14

15

11

T 83

15

20

15

T 82
34

35

28

31

26

30
35

63

10
15

20

32

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10

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10

11

10

10

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20

15

35

15

10

3
4

31

32

Legend

20

5
30

20

29

27

Development Footprint

10

20

10

Lease Boundary/Study Area

25

T 81

34

33

25

Well Location

T 82

25
20

30

10

30

15

35

Isopach Contour (5m interval)

PROJECT:

2
Kilometres

Great Divide SAGD

Expansion Project
TITLE:

Isopach of the Oil Sands

REF: D. Loucks Consulting Drifter Projects Ltd. EIA
Master Plan Rev 5, 27Oct09; Connacher, 2010.

DRAWN:

SL

FIGURE:

CHECKED: DM
DATE:

Apr 20/10

PROJECT: 07-104

B.2.3-8

R 12

R 11 W4M

35

26

23

15

14

10

11

T 83
T 82
32

33

34

35

36

31

32

63

29

28

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26

25

30

29

20

21

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19

20

17

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15

14

13

18

17

10

11

12

T 82
T 81
31

32

33

34

30

29

28

27

Legend
Well Location
Lease Boundary/Study Area
Development Footprint
PROJECT:

2
Kilometres

REF: D. Loucks Consulting Drifter Projects Ltd. EIA

Master Plan Rev 5, 27Oct09; Connacher, 2010.

Great Divide SAGD

Expansion Project
TITLE:

3D Seismic Isochron Interpretation

of the Oil Sands

DRAWN:

SL

CHECKED: DM
DATE:

Apr 20/10

PROJECT: 07-104

FIGURE:

B.2.3-9

R 12

R 11 W4M

35

26

23

15

14

10

11

T 83
T 82
32

33

34

35

36

31

32

29

63

28

27

26

25

30

20

21

22

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24

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20

17

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18

17

11

12

15

10

0 5

0 5

29

T 82

T 81
31

32

33

30

29

28

34

Legend
Lease Boundary/Study Area

Well Location
27

Development Footprint
Isopach Contour (5m interval)
PROJECT:

2
Kilometres

Great Divide SAGD

Expansion Project
TITLE:

Isopach of Associated McMurray Gas

REF: D. Loucks Consulting Drifter Projects Ltd. EIA
Master Plan Rev 5, 27Oct09; Connacher, 2010.

DRAWN:

SL

CHECKED: DM
DATE:

Apr 21/10

PROJECT: 07-104

FIGURE:

B.2.4-1

R 12

R 11 W4M

35

26

23

15

14

10

11

T 83
T 82
32

33

34

35

36

31

32

63

29

28

27

26

25

30

29

20

21

22

23

24

19

20

17

16

15

14

13

18

17

10

11

12

T 82
T 81
31

32

33

34

30

29

28

27

Legend
Well Location
Lease Boundary/Study Area
Development Footprint
Isopach Contour
PROJECT:

2
Kilometres

Great Divide SAGD

Expansion Project
TITLE:

Isopach of Non-Associated Gas

REF: D. Loucks Consulting Drifter Projects Ltd. EIA
Master Plan Rev 5, 27Oct09; Connacher, 2010.

DRAWN:

SL

CHECKED: DM
DATE:

Apr 20/10

PROJECT: 07-104

FIGURE:

B.2.4-2

R 12

R 11 W4M

35

26

23

14

10

11

10

T 83

10

15

T 82

15

32

33

34

10

35

31

32

63

15

29

28

27

26

25

29

30

10

5
21

22

23

24

19

14

13

18

17

20

10

15

10

16

17

10

15

0
15

10

11

12

10

T 82
T 81
31

32

30

29

34

33

Legend
15
10
5

Well Location
Lease Boundary/Study Area

27

28

Development Footprint
Isopach Contour (5m interval)
PROJECT:

2
Kilometres

REF: D. Loucks Consulting Drifter Projects Ltd. EIA

Master Plan Rev 5, 27Oct09; Connacher, 2010.

Great Divide SAGD

Expansion Project
TITLE:

Overall Thickness and Distribution

of the Caprock

DRAWN:

SL

CHECKED: DM
DATE:

Apr 21/10

PROJECT: 07-104

FIGURE:

B.2.4-3

R 12

R 11 W4M

35

26

23

15

14

10

11

T 83
T 82
32

33

34

35

36

31

32

63

29

28

27

26

25

30

29

20

21

22

23

24

19

20

17

16

15

14

13

18

17

10

11

12

Legend

T 82

Well Location

T 81

Lease Boundary/Study Area

Development Footprint

31

32

33

34

30

29

28

27

<1.0
1.0 - 2.0
2.0 - 3.0
3.0 - 4.0
> 4.0
PROJECT:

2
Kilometres

Great Divide SAGD

Expansion Project
TITLE:

McMurray Base Water

REF: D. Loucks Consulting Drifter Projects Ltd. EIA
Master Plan Rev 5, 27Oct09; Connacher, 2010.

DRAWN:

SL

CHECKED: DM
DATE:

Apr 21/10

PROJECT: 07-104

FIGURE:

B.2.4-4

PROJECT:

Great Divide SAGD

Expansion Project
TITLE:

REF: Connacher, 2010.

Pod 1- Initial Performance

of 17 Well Pairs

DRAWN:

SL

CHECKED: DM
DATE:

Apr 20/10

PROJECT: 07-104

FIGURE:

B.3.3-1

R 12

R 11 W4M

35

26

23

15

14

10

11

T 83
T 82
110
32

33

35

34

31

36

32

109
206

108

63

106 28

29

26

27

205

25

29

107

21

20

22

101
102

Pod 1 Plant

114

113
16

201
202

Algar Plant

505
13

14

15

20

19

209

501

104

208

203

207

502

102 EXT

105

204

507

235 234
233
232
23
231

18

17

503
112
504
115
8

10

11

116

12

506

Legend

401

404

T 82

Well Location
Lease Boundary/Study Area

406

405

402

T 81

Development Footprint
34

33

31

403

Well Pad and Trajectory

Existing Great Divide and Algar

407

EIA Phase 1
EIA Phase 2
30

29

EIA Phase 3

28

408

27

409

Pad Outlines
PROJECT:

2
Kilometres

Great Divide SAGD

Expansion Project
TITLE:

Life of Project Development Plan

REF: D. Loucks Consulting Drifter Projects Ltd. EIA
Master Plan Rev 5, 27Oct09; Connacher, 2010.

DRAWN:

SL

CHECKED: DM
DATE:

Apr 20/10

PROJECT: 07-104

FIGURE:

B.3.3-2

R 12

R 11 W4M

35

26

25

23

14

25
0

15

10

11

0
26

5
24

T 83
T 82
32

240

35

34

36

31

32

25

30

29

63

28

27

235

29

26

240

230
235

20

21

22

23

24

19

17

16

15

14

13

18

17

10

11

12

225 6

22
5

20

T 82
T 81
31

32

33

29

28

34

225

225

Legend
Well Location

30

27

22
0

Lease Boundary/Study Area

Development Footprint
PROJECT:

2
Kilometres

Great Divide SAGD

Expansion Project
TITLE:

Base of Oilsands
REF: D. Loucks Consulting Drifter Projects Ltd. EIA
Master Plan Rev 5, 27Oct09; Connacher, 2010.

DRAWN:

SL

CHECKED: DM
DATE:

Apr 21/10

PROJECT: 07-104

FIGURE:

B.3.3-3

PROJECT:

Great Divide SAGD

Expansion Project
TITLE:

REF: Connacher, 2007

Core Photos of Caprock from

LSD5-19-082-11-W5

DRAWN:

SL

CHECKED: DM
DATE:

Apr 20/10

PROJECT: 07-104

FIGURE:

B.3.5-1

339.7 mm 71.43 kg/m

H-40 ST&C Surface Casing set @ 171.0 mKB
Liner Slotting (655 m slotted)**
First Slot @ 727 mKB
Last Slot @ 1461mKB
Avg Liner Depth : ~506 mTVD
Slotting : 0.016

244.5 mm 59.53 kg/m

TN80TH Tenaris Blue Intermediate casing set @ 713.0 mKB

Short String
88.9 mm tubing to 666mKB *
73.0 mm tubing 666 to 819mKB **
Injection port
20x10mm (sleeve installed)
~1109m (land short)

Long String
88.9 mm tubing to 666 mKB*
* Land long
73.3 mm tubing 666 to 821 mKB**
** Land long
88.9 mm tubing 821 to 1356 mKB***
*** Land short

Liner 177.8 mm 34.2 kg/m L80

688 1474 mKB

Liner Hanger @ 688 mKB

PROJECT:

Great Divide SAGD

Expansion Project
TITLE:

Typical Injection Well Schematic

REF: Connacher, 2010.

DRAWN:

SL

CHECKED: DM
DATE:

May 5/10

PROJECT: 07-104

FIGURE:

B.4.2-1

339.7mm 71.43 kg/m

H40 ST&C Surface Casing set @ 171.0 mKB
Liner Slotting (740 m slotted)**
First Slot @ 740 mKB
Last Slot @ 1480 mKB
Avg Liner Depth : ~512 mTVD
Slotting : 0.016
Reduced slot interval: 40 m

244.5 mm 59.53 kg/m

TN55TH Tenaris Blue
Intermediate casing set @ +/- 725.00 mKB

Guide String
48.3mm IJ to +/- 715m

Long String
88.9 mm tubing to 1437 mKB
**Land short

Short String
88.9 mm tubing to
+/- 675 mKB
Production port
3x10mm (sleeve installed)
1255m

Instrument String
25.4 mm coil to 1430 mKB
TCs ~ 770m, 1100m, 1430m

Liner Hanger @ 713 mKB

**land long with 8 holes to toe

Gas lift mandrel

25.4 mm landed at 720 mKB

Liner 177.8 mm 34.2 kg/m TN55TH

713 1494 mKB

PROJECT:

Great Divide SAGD

Expansion Project
TITLE:

Typical Production Well Schematic

REF: Connacher, 2010.

DRAWN:

SL

CHECKED: DM
DATE:

May 5/10

PROJECT: 07-104

FIGURE:

B.4.2-2

1588 m /d makeup water

465 m3/d makeup water

809 m3/d makeup water

314 m3/d makeup water

ALGAR
195 m3/d
evap blowdown

Great Divide
Pod 1 Existing

Algar Expansion

Algar Existing

15,263 m3/d

4500 m3/d

14,500 m 3/d

4085 m3/d
water produced

4800 m3/d

49 m3/d
other losses*

4300 m3/d
steam to wells

119 m3/d
other losses*

49 m3/d
other losses*

20,063 m3/d
steam to wells

19,060 m3/d
water produced

* 218 m3/d
other plant losses
- loss in sales oil
- shop oil, desand waste
- fuel gas saturation in produced gas

PROJECT:

Great Divide SAGD

Expansion Project
TITLE:

Water Balance

DRAWN:

PS

CHECKED: DM
DATE:

Apr 20/10

PROJECT: 07-104

FIGURE:

B.6.1-1