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add("Long Lake Project - Home Page","sagd Long Lake Project is a joint venture between Nexen and Opti Canada Inc. to produce a premium synthetic crude (PSC).","The Long Lake Project is a joint venture between Nexen and Opti Canada Inc. to produce a premium synthetic crude (PSC).")
add("The Energy of Innovation","The Energy of Innovation Nexen and OPTI Canada are joint-venture partners developing the Long Lake Project in the Athabasca oil sands region of northern Alberta. Long Lake is located on Lease 27, approximately 40 kilometres southeast of Fort McMurray, Alberta. The Long Lake Project will produce and upgrade bitumen into a superior, higher value synthetic crude oil at a significant cost advantage over competitive technologies, by virtually eliminating the need for externally purchased natural gas. Our Values Throughout the life of the Project, we are committed to Understanding & addressing stakeholder concerns Enhancing local employment & business development Investing in communities to build capacity & self-sufficiency Developing the Project in a safe & environmentally responsible manner Who We Are Nexen Inc. is an independent global energy and chemicals company listed on the Toronto and New York stock exchanges under the symbol NXY. One of Canada’s largest oil and natural gas producers, Nexen currently produces approximately 270,000 barrels of oil equivalent per day and has an enterprise value of $8 billion. The company was created in 1972 and today has more than 2,500 employees worldwide.OPTI Canada Inc. was created in 1999 to commercialize the OrCrude upgrading technology and develop integrated bitumen and heavy oil projects in Canada. Based in Calgary, OPTI is listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the trading symbol OPC","Nexen and OPTI Canada are joint-venture partners developing the Long Lake Project in the Athabasca oil sands region of northern Alberta.")
add("Environmental Leadership","Environmental Leadership Safe, Sustainable, Socially-Responsible OPTI and Nexen are committed to developing the Long Lake Project in an environmentally safe, sustainable and socially responsible manner. Current technology, best practices and a thoughtful, cooperative approach distinguish the practices that have guided the Long Lake Project’s environmental planning, Environmental Impact Assessment and regulatory permitting processes and overall approach to development. Water The Long Lake Project is the first oil sands upgrading development to commit to not using surface water in its operation. A maximum of 9,000 cubic metres per day of fresh, non-potable water will be used, and brackish water will be used to reduce fresh, non-potable groundwater usage. In the SAGD operation, more than 90% of the water will be recycled and turned into steam. Remaining water that has been used in operations will be disposed of in the base of the bitumen formation. Extensive monitoring of groundwater levels and quality will be conducted throughout the project. Air The Long Lake Project’s air emissions will comply fully with Alberta Environment guidelines and federal protocols and extensive air quality monitoring will be conducted with existing regional programs. Lifecycle CO2 emissions per barrel of premium synthetic crude produced from Long Lake are comparable to other projects that consume the full bitumen barrel. The very low sulphur content of the premium synthetic crude oil produced by Long Lake exceeds the 2006 Clean Fuels requirements that many refineries are making modifications to achieve. Land Long Lake’s smaller-scale SAGD development will result in much less surface disturbance of land than open pit mining operations and there are no tailing ponds. In total, less than 1,000 hectares of land is required for the entire Long Lake Project. Further reduction to Long Lake’s overall land use requirements has been achieved through the application of integrated land management practices with other developers and innovative tools such as constraints mapping, which identify and rank potentially sensitive areas prior to planning. Progressive reclamation practices will be applied during the life of the Long Lake Project. Alberta Energy & Utilities Board granted approval of the Long Lake Project in August 2003. Alberta Environment granted approval of the Long Lake Project’s Environmental Impact Assessment process in November 2003","OPTI and Nexen are committed to developing the Long Lake Project in an environmentally safe, sustainable and socially responsible manner.")
add("Resource Base","Resource Base 1.9 Billion Barrels of Recoverable Reserves and Resources Long Lake’s leaseholdings, which are comprised of Lease 27 and other recently acquired Crown leases, span more than 21,000 hectares (85 sections). This area has been independently estimated to contain over 4 billion barrels of bitumen in place. The Phase 1 commercial area will develop 6,700 hectares (26 sections). Over this area, SAGD recoverable bitumen reserves and resources are estimated at 1.9 billion barrels. The footprint of the commercial site is about 730 hectares (2.9 sections). Long-Term Production Horizon Long Lake’s resource base is vast enough to sustain 60,000 barrels per day of synthetic crude oil production for more than 40 years. Well Delineated Lease 27 is well delineated, with approximately 300 core wells drilled to date. In addition, most of the project’s Phase 1 area is covered with high–quality 3D seismic. Phase 1 Project Timeline Lease 27 Acquistion July 1999 OrCrude Demonstration Plant Start-up April 2001 SAGD Pilot Start Up April 2003 AEUB Approval August 2003 Alberta Environmental Approval November 2003 Corporate Approval February 2004 Construction Start Q3 2004 SAGD Start Up Late 2006 Upgrader start-up Mid 2007","1.9 Billion Barrels of Recoverable Reserves and Resources Long Lake’s leaseholdings, which are comprised of Lease 27 and other recently acquired Crown leases, span more than 21,000 hectares (85 sections).")
add("Bitumen Recovery & Upgrading Proven Technology","Bitumen Recovery & Upgrading Proven Technology First introduced in the 1970s, Steam Assisted Gravity Drainage is a proven method of bitumen extraction being applied to virtually all new commercial scale in situ oil sands developments. SAGD recovers bitumen through: drilling of horizontal well pairs; injecting steam into the upper well; steam rising through the oil sands and heating the bitumen; and, bitumen flowing with condensed steam (water) into the lower well, and then to the surface. Phase 1 Production Phase 1 of the Long Lake Project SAGD program will produce approximately 70,000 b/d of bitumen using SAGD recovery, which will be converted into 60,000 b/d of premium synthetic crude oil through the application of several upgrading processes, including the OrCrude process, hydrocracking and gasification. 60 to 70 Horizontal Well Pairs The initial Phase 1 SAGD development will consist of 60 to 70 horizontal well pairs, each 1,000 metres in length and production from each well will range between 1,000 to 1,500 b/d of bitumen. The wells will be drilled from centralized well pads using slant rigs. Approximately 350 additional well pairs will be drilled over the life of the project to sustain production rates. Natural Gas Costs Virtually Eliminated The Long Lake Project is Canada's first to combine SAGD bitumen recovery with a patented reconfiguration of proven upgrading technologies, including the OrCrude process. This approach eliminates natural gas use – a major and volatile SAGD cost, providing the Long Lake Project with a $5 - $9 cash operating advantage over competitive oil sands projects. Cogeneration Plant A cogeneration plant will be built as part of the integrated project. The high efficiency plant will provide steam for the SAGD wells and upgrader, electrical power for the SAGD facilities and upgrader, and will generate surplus electricity that will be distributed into Alberta's power grid. Next Generation Oil Sands Upgrading The OrCrude process combined with hydrocracking and gasification, transforms bitumen and heavy oil into premium synthetic crude. All OrCrude components have been proven in refineries around the world for more than 70 years and together, offer several compelling advantages. Natural Gas and Electricity Purchases Virtually Eliminated Energy efficient, OrCrude in combination with gasification uses asphaltene residue to produce virtually all the fuel gas and hydrogen required to fuel the commercial scale SAGD operation, a related cogeneration facility and the upgrading components. Conventional stand-alone SAGD operations must purchase external natural gas to generate the required steam for their wells. High Quality Synthetic Crude Oil Long Lake will produce a 39 API premium synthetic crude oil that has higher octane and distillate cetane and lower sulphur than conventional and other synthetic crudes. As a result, PSC is estimated to sell for a premium and capture a larger market than both other synthetic blends and conventional crude oil. No Coke By-Products The OrCrude process forms a continuous loop that completely processes the bitumen, leaving only source synthetic crude oil and liquid asphaltenes, and does not generate solid coke by-products that require disposal.","First introduced in the 1970s, Steam Assisted Gravity Drainage is a proven method of bitumen extraction being applied to virtually all new commercial scale in situ oil sands developments.")
add("Regulatory Submissions","Regulatory submissions Long Lake Project Application and Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) is comprised of seven volumes. The entire contents are posted here for your reference. We have also included supplemental information filed with the Alberta Energy and Utilities Board and Alberta Environment reflecting changes in the project since the initial project announcement. Depending on the speed of your connection, the files may take a considerable amount of time to download. For ease of downloading, the larger figures are posted as separate files. (table of contents here) These documents are in pdf-format (Adobe Acrobat Files).Copies of the complete application are also available for viewing at the Alberta Energy and Utilities Board (AEUB), Alberta Environment (AENV), the Anzac Contact Office, and at Nexen or OPTI's offices. Please contact us if you would like to view a copy of the application.Steam Assisted Gravity Drainage (SAGD) is a process designed to extract bitumen from oil sands deposits. Steam is injected into the ground to heat and drain the oil into an extraction pipeline where it is then brought to the surface. The Long Lake Project will include an upgrader facility to further process the bitumen into a Premium Synthetic Crude.","Long Lake Project Application and Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) is comprised of seven volumes.")
add("News","News July 7, 2004 Site Prep Continues; Rail Spur Under Construction June 23, 2004 Long Lake Contributions Enrich School Year June 14, 2004 Nexen and OPTI to Present at CAPP Investment Symposium June 4, 2004 Opti & Nexen to Present at Upcoming North American Energy Conference May 31, 2004 Traffic Issues Receive Local Input May 10, 2004 Long Lake Supports Janvier Boys Hockey Team April 21, 2004 Anzac Community Office Now Open April 8, 2004 Progress Report – Core Hole Drilling April 7, 2004 OPTI announces $300 million Initial Public Offering April 3, 2004 Easter in Anzac March 18, 2004 Flint Signs Long Lake Construction Agreement March 15, 2004 OPTI Raises $1.5 Billion for Long Lake Project February 12, 2004 Nexen and OPTI Boards Approve Long Lake Commercial Project January 28, 2004 Advisory Council Brings Local Input To Projects January 26, 2004 Companies Join Forces for Open House January 23, 2004 Plant Opening Celebrates Successful Partnership January 21, 2004 A Sound' Investment for Anzac School Archive 2003","News stories to keep you informed.")
add("Community Involvement","Community Involvement Building Relationships The Long Lake Project has been created with the recognition that building open, long-term relationships with the local community is integral to project success. Community Consultation and Regulatory Affairs Team A joint Community Consultation and Regulatory Affairs team for the Long Lake Project works to facilitate two-way communication with project stakeholders. Events such as open houses, local contractor information sessions and regular one-on-one meetings all play a role in encouraging awareness, enhancing opportunities for involvement, and fostering ongoing community dialogue. Intra-Industry Cooperation The Long Lake Project team is also committed to working cooperatively with other companies and industries that operate in the Athabasca region. The newly formed Willow Lake/Long Lake/Surmont Advisory Council is a joint initiative of OPTI/Nexen and ConocoPhillips, another regional SAGD developer. Our goal is to minimize the collective impact of our operations and find innovative ways to work together. Athabasca Tribal Council Nexen and OPTI are participants in the Athabasca Tribal Council’s All Parties Core Agreement. Formalized in January, 2003, this agreement was signed by Chiefs from five regional First Nations communities and 15 representatives from oil sands, energy and pulp and paper industries. The agreement emphasizes cooperation, productive working relations and recognizes First Nations’ aspirations of re-establishing self-sufficiency and prosperity in their communities. The ATC agreement provides base funding to for Industry Relations Corporations, which will assist each First Nations community with industry liaisons, set standards for consultation, and identify issues related to industrial development","The Long Lake Project has been created with the recognition that building open, long-term relationships with the local community is integral to project success.")
add("Making a Difference Locally","Making a Difference Locally Opti and Nexen have combined resources to create a community investment program that focuses primarily on the areas of education and community development. There are also provisions for contributions in the areas of the environment, health and wellness, and in culture, arts and recreation. Preference will be given to locally based organizations.To apply for funding please write: Long Lake Project Community Investment c/o Nexen 801, 7th Ave S.W. Calgary, AB T2P 3R7","Locally Opti and Nexen have combined resources to create a community investment program that focuses primarily on the areas of education and community development.")
add("Project consultation","Project consultation Stakeholder consultation is only successful when it is integrated into the decision-making process early and throughout the life of a project. We have integrated stakeholder consultation into key decisions including those relating to the project location, the scope of the environmental impact assessment, the location of infrastructure and facilities, and project policies and programs. We also understand that any stakeholder program must adapt to the specific nature of the activity and the unique characteristics of the interested and affected stakeholders. To successfully respond to and resolve public concerns, Nexen and OPTI recognize that it is important to keep the process ongoing and flexible, according to the needs and interest level of stakeholders. At each important decision point, we design a plan to ensure that all stakeholders are involved according to their preferred methods. If you have a question or concern about the Long Lake Project, please call our Anzac Community Office at (780) 334-2850 or send us an e-mail at info@longlake.ca For information about our regulatory submissions on the Long Lake Project to date, please visit the Regulatory page for a number of downloadable files.","Stakeholder consultation is only successful when it is integrated into the decision-making process early and throughout the life of a project.")
add("Staying informed","Staying informed If you would like to send us your contact information so that we can keep in touch with you about the latest developments on the Long Lake Project, please complete the form below. To read our privacy policy, click here. * Indicates a required field *First Name: *Last Name: Address: *Email Address: *Telephone: Comments: (Please include your area of interest here)","If you would like to send us your contact information so that we can keep in touch with you about the latest developments on the Long Lake Project, please complete the form on this page.")
add("Business Opportunities","Business Opportunities The Long Lake Project, which consists of in-situ bitumen recovery facilities and onsite upgrading, represents a significant potential opportunity for goods and services providers of all sizes, including local companies. To help us understand the capability and capacity of your business, we require, as a first step, completion of a Registration Form.* This form is available in Microsoft Word or Adobe Acrobat formats. Frequently Asked Questions Contracts Awarded * These forms are collected by the Long Lake Project to determine the capabilities of potential contractors/suppliers. This document in no way constitutes a contract, bid solicitation or bid prequalification. Please note that the information you provide in this Registration Form will be shared by the project owners – Nexen and OPTI -- as well with engineering and construction contractors working for the project. The objective of our sharing the information is to provide your business with the greatest exposure to potential work opportunities. Should any of the information provided above be considered personal information, the submission of this information will be assumed to be consent for the collection, use and disclosure of the information by way of the project vendor database. Frequently Asked Questions 1. How does a business become qualified for work on the Long Lake Project? 2. My business has completed the Registration form and the Qualification process . Will this get my business on a bid list for work? 3. How do I know what opportunities may be available for local businesses? 1. How does a business become qualified for work on the Long Lake Project? There are two steps to follow to become a qualified goods or services provider, each with specific requirements. Step 1 – Registration Minimum Requirements Good standing with the Workers Compensation Board At least $2 million in general liability and comprehensive insurance coverage Completion of Registration Form Step 2 – Qualification Should the Long Lake Project identify an opportunity and be interested in further understanding the capacity and capabilities of your business, you will be asked to complete a qualification form and process, which may include: For service providers: Review of equipment (type, volume, age) Review of maintenance procedures and records Review of safety program Review of personnel experience (operators, foremen, supervisors) Reference check For goods and materials providers: Review of manufacturing processes and procedures Inspection of facilities to determine capabilities Review of supply lines, inventory and ordering procedures Confirmation of shop certification and quality assurance programs 2. My business has completed the Registration form and the Qualification process . Will this get my business on a bid list for work? Completing the registration form and qualification process means that your business will be considered for a particular work opportunity, but only selected qualified companies will be contacted and invited to provide formal offers. 3. How do I know what opportunities may be available for local businesses? The Long Lake Project is committed to keeping the local community informed of business opportunities in a variety of ways, including open houses, contractor information sessions and workshops, and this Web site. Specific work opportunities are disseminated via fax message from RED Link, to member companies of the Fort McMurray Chamber of Commerce, the Northeastern Alberta Aboriginal Business Association, and the Fort McMurray Construction Association. Businesses interested in being considered for a particular opportunity reply to RED Link; a list of interested companies is generated and returned to the project owners and / or contractor(s).","The Long Lake Project, which consists of in-situ bitumen recovery facilities and onsite upgrading, represents a significant potential opportunity for goods and services providers of all sizes, including local companies.")
add("Contact Us","Contact us General Inquiries: Anzac Community Office P.O. Box 232 Anzac, AB T0P 1J0 Ph: (780) 334-2850 Fax: (780) 334-2860 Email: info@longlake.ca Contractor Inquiries: Kristen Everett Community Relations & Local Business Development Ph: (403) 699-4392 Fax: (403) 699-7896 Email: keverett@opticanada.com Media & Investor Inquiries: Nexen: Kevin Finn Vice President Investor Relations Nexen Inc. (403) 699-5166 kevin_finn@nexeninc.com OPTI: Sid Dykstra President & CEO OPTI Canada Inc. (403) 218-4708 sdykstra@opticanada.com George Crookshank Vice President, Finance & CFO OPTI Canada Inc. (403) 218-4710 gcrookshank@opticanada.com","Contact us")
add("Enviromental Impact Assessment","sagd EIA Expand All | Close All APPLICATION Miscellaneous Abbreviations.pdf Application cover letter.pdf EIA Acknowledgements.pdf Long Lake Project Summary minus Figure 3.pdf References.pdf Summary Fig3.pdf Vol 1 - Application Section A - Introduction Section A - Introduction.pdf Section A - separate figures Fig A2-4.pdf Fig A2-7.pdf Section B - Projection Description Section B - Project Description.pdf Section C - Related Applications Section C1 to C1.5 - EPEA.pdf Section C1.6 - Conservation and Reclamation Plan.pdf Section C2 - Groundwater.pdf Section C3 - Cogeneration Plant.pdf Section C - separate figures Fig C1.6-1.pdf Fig C1.6-10.pdf Fig C1.6-11.pdf Fig C1.6-12.pdf Fig C1.6-13.pdf Fig C1.6-2.pdf Fig C1.6-3.pdf Fig C1.6-5.pdf Fig C1.6-6.pdf Vol 2 EIA Section D Section D - EIA Introduction.pdf Section E Section E1 - Scope.pdf Section E2 - Baseline.pdf Section E3 - Impact Assesment.pdf Section E4 - CEA Impact Assesment.pdf Section E5 & E6 - Noise Impact and Conclusions.pdf Section F Section F - Aquatic Resources.pdf Section F separate figures Fig F3-1.pdf Vol 3 Section G - Terrestrial Resources Section G - Terrestrial Resources.pdf Section G separate figures Fig G2-10.pdf Fig G2-3.pdf Fig G2-4.pdf Fig G2-5.pdf Fig G2-7.pdf Fig G2-8.pdf Fig G2-9.pdf Fig G3-3.pdf Fig G3-4.pdf Fig G3-5.pdf Fig G4-2.pdf Fig G4-3.pdf Section H - Traditional Land Use Section H - Traditional Land Use.pdf Section I - Resource Use Section I - Resource Use.pdf Section J - Human Health Section J - Human Health.pdf Section K - Historical Resources Section K - Historical Resources.pdf Section K separate figures Fig K1-3.pdf Fig K1-4.pdf Fig K2-1.pdf Fig K2-3.pdf Fig K4-1.pdf Section L - SocioEconomics Section L - SocioEconomics.pdf Section M - EIA Summary Section M - EIA Summary.pdf Vol 4 Appendix I Terms of Reference.pdf Appendix II Glossary and Scientific Names.pdf Appendix III Existing Meteorology and Air Quality.pdf Appendix IV Air Modelling Methods.pdf Appendix V Regional Air Emissions.pdf Appendix VI Hydrogeology.pdf Appendix VI-A Hydrogeology - Groundwater Supply.pdf Appendix VI-B Hydrogeology-Groundwater Flow Model.pdf Appendix VII Hydrology Baseline.pdf Vol 5 App VIII Water Quality Baseline.pdf Appendix IX through IX.E.pdf Appendix IX.F Photos (lakes).pdf Appendix IX.G and IX.H.pdf Appendix IX.I Photos (rivers).pdf Appendix IX.J pipeline crossing evaluations.pdf Appendix IX.K Photos (crossings1-19).pdf Appendix IX.K Photos (crossings20-31).pdf Appendix X - Soil and Terrain.pdf Appendix XI - Vegetation and Wetlands.pdf Vol 5 separate figures Fig X-10.pdf Fig X-11.pdf Fig X-12.pdfFig X-13.pdf Fig X-14.pdf Fig X-3.pdf Fig X-6.pdf Fig X-7.pdf Fig X-8.pdf Fig x-9.pdf Fig x I-10.pdf Fig XI-6.pdf Fig XI-7.pdf Vol 6 Appendix XII - Forestry Baseline.pdf Appendix XV - Habital Suitability.pdf Appendix XIII - Biodiversity.pdf Appendix XIV - Wildlife.pdf Vol 6 separate figures Fig XII.A-1 Map 1.pdf Fig XII.A-1 Map 2.pdf Fig XII.A-1 Map 3.pdf Fig XII.A-1 Map 4.pdf Fig XIII-4.pdf Fig XIII-5.pdf Fig XIII-6.pdf Fig XIII-7.pdf Fig XIII-8.pdf Fig XV-10.pdf Fig XV-12.pdf Fig XV-13.pdf Fig XV-14.pdf Fig XV-16.pdf Fig XV-17.pdf Fig XV-18.pdf Fig XV-20.pdf Fig XV-21.pdf Fig XV-22.pdf Fig XV-23.pdf Fig XV-24.pdf Fig XV-25.pdf Fig XV-26.pdf Fig XV-27.pdf Fig XV-28.pdf Fig XV-29.pdf Fig XV-30.pdf Fig XV-31.pdf Fig XV-32.pdf Fig XV-33.pdf Fig XV-6.pdf Fig XV-7.pdf Fig XV-8.pdf Fig XV-9.pdf Map 1-4.PDF Vol 7 App XVI - Traditional Land Use.pdf Appendix XIX - Socio-Economics.pdf Appendix XVII - Resource Use.pdf Appendix XVIII - Human Health.pdf Appendix XX - Urban Population Impact Model.pdf Appendix XXI - Consultation.pdf Appendix XXII - Greenhouse Gas.pdf Appendix XXIII - QAQC.pdf ERRATA UPDATED JAN 30.PDF START.PDF TOC VOLS 1-7.PDF","Enviromental Impact Assessment for the Long Lake Project.")
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