ALBERTA ENVIRONMENT
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AND ENHANCEMENT ACT
APPLICATION NO. 002-73534
AND ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT REPORT
IMPERIAL OIL RESOURCES

 Take Notice that Imperial Oil Resources (Imperial) has applied to the Alberta Energy and Utilities Board (EUB) and Alberta Environment (AENV) for approval to construct and operate developments called Nabiye (Phases 14-16) and Mahihkan North (extension to Phases 9-10) as continuation of the Cold Lake commercial project. The project would be based on Cyclic Steam Stimulation (CSS) technology. The application requests an increase in the maximum bitumen production rate allowed under the Cold Lake commercial project from 26 800 cubic metres per day (m³/d) of bitumen to 40 000 m³/d. Site clearing for the initial stages of the project could begin as early as 2003, in preparation for commencing bitumen production in 2006. 

The Nabiye development is located north of Marie Lake, Alberta in Townships 65 and 66, Ranges 2 and 3, West of the 4th Meridian. The Nabiye phase is designed to recover 48 million cubic metres of crude bitumen at a nominal production rate of 4 800 m³/d over about 30 years. The proposed Nabiye development would include a new central processing plant and associated wells, and an access corridor containing pipelines, roads and utilities. 

The Mahihkan North development is north of the existing Mahihkan development, in Township 65, Range 4 and Township 66, Ranges 4 and 5, West of the 4th Meridian. The Mahihkan North phase is expected to recover 40 million cubic meters of crude bitumen over about 30 years. The proposed Mahihkan North development will add wells and field corridors in order to maintain production levels at the existing Mahihkan processing plant. 

Nature of the Applications

In support of the proposal, Imperial has prepared and submitted the following applications: 

        Application No. 1271262 to the EUB under Section 10 of the Oil Sands Conservation Act to authorize the continued development of existing Cold Lake operations. Imperial has also prepared and submitted an Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) report to the Director of Regulatory Assurance Branch, AENV. The EIA report forms part of the application to the EUB. 

        Application No. 002-73534 to AENV under Sections 67 and 70 of the Environmental Protection and Enhancement Act (EPEA) for construction, operation, and reclamation of the proposed project. 

Additional Information

For information about EUB procedures, contact

Resources Applications
Attention: Anna Louie
Telephone: (403) 297-8396
Fax: (403) 297-2474
E-mail: anna.louie@gov.ab.ca

To obtain additional information or a copy of the applications and EIA report, contact:

Imperial Oil Resources 3535 Research Road NW                        Calgary, Alberta T2L 2K8 Attention: Stuart Nadeau                     Telephone: (403) 284-7543 Fax: (403) 284-7550 E-mail: stuart.nadeau@esso.ca

Imperial Oil Resources Cold Lake Operations, Amisk Office P. O. Box 1020 Bonnyville, Alberta T9N 2J7 Telephone: (780) 639-5194

Copies of these applications and the EIA are also available for viewing at the following locations:

 

Alberta Energy and Utilities Board Information Services 640 5th Avenue SW Calgary, Alberta T2P 3G4  Telephone: (403) 297-8190	Alberta Environment Regulatory Approvals Centre Main Floor, 9820 106th Street Edmonton, Alberta T5K 2J6 Telephone: (780) 427-6311
Alberta Energy and Utilities Board Northlands Development Building 209, 4901 50 Avenue Bonnyville, Alberta T9N 2G4  Telephone: (780) 826-5352	Alberta Energy and Utilities Board 10th Floor, Hong Kong Bank of Canada Bldg. 10055 106th Street Edmonton, Alberta T5J 2Y2   Telephone: (780) 427-4901
Cold Lake Library Basement, 5319 48 Avenue Cold Lake, Alberta T9M 1A1 Telephone: (780) 594-5101	Bonnyville Municipal Library 4804 49 Avenue Bonnyville, Alberta T9N 2J3 Telephone: (780) 826-3071
Lakeland Industry & Community Association 5006 50 Avenue Bonnyville, Alberta T9N 2J5 Telephone: (780) 812-2182

To File a Statement of Concern

Further take notice that under Section 73 of the EPEA, any person who is directly affected by the EPEA application may submit a written statement of concern to:    

Director, Northern Region
Regulatory Approvals Centre
Alberta Environment
Main Floor, 9820 106th Street
Edmonton, Alberta T5K 2J6
Telephone: (780) 427-6311
Fax: (780) 422-0154  

Statements of concern under EPEA must be submitted by August 20, 2002. Failure to file a statement of concern may affect the right to file a Notice of Objection (on appeal) with the Environmental Appeal Board. Please quote Application No. 002-73534 when submitting a statement of concern. If no statements of concern are received, the EPEA application may be approved without further notice. Note that any statements filed regarding this application are public records and are therefore accessible by the public. 

To File a Submission

If you have an interest in Application No.1271262 and you wish to file a submission, please state in writing your reasons for filing by no later than August 20, 2002. Send one copy of your submission to the applicant at the name and address above and one copy to: 

Anna Louie, Applications Coordinator
Resources Application Group
Alberta Energy and Utilities Board
640 5th Avenue SW
Calgary, Alberta T2P 3G4 

Notes

Any submission filed shall contain information detailing:

            (i)            the desired disposition of the application,

            (ii)            the facts sustaining the position of the submitter,

            (iii)            the reason why the submitter believes the Board should decide in the manner advocated, and

            (iv)            how the application, if approved, may directly and adversely affect the submitter.

Submissions relating exclusively to compensation for land usage are not dealt with by the EUB, but may be referred to the Alberta Surface Rights Board. 

This Notice of Application is being distributed to advise interested persons that the applications are available and the EUB and other Government Departments are now undertaking review of the applications. 

Dated at Calgary, Alberta on June 11, 2002.  

ALBERTA ENERGY AND UTILITIES BOARD
Michael J. Bruni, Q.C., General Counse
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