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CURRENT PROJECT CAPACITY START-UPREGULATORY STATUS

NORTH ATHABASCA REGION — MINING

Canadian Natural Resources Limited

• Horizon Updated: Aug 2011

Subsequent to the major fire that occurred at the Horizon upgrader in January, Canadian Natural anticipates production to reach half of capacity (55,000 bbls/d) by the second quarter and full capacity (110,000 bbls/d) by the third quarter. The fire repairs are expected to cost up to $450 million. While Canadian Natural completes the repairs it is completing maintenance previously scheduled for a 2012 turnaround.

Phase 1 135,000 2008 Operating

Tranche 1 TBD 2007 Operating

Tranche 2 5,000 2011/2012 Construction

Phase 2A 10,000 2013/2014 Approved

Phase 2B 45,000 TBD Approved

Phase 3 80,000 TBD Approved

Imperial Oil Limited

• Kearl Updated: Aug 2011

Imperial Oil says construction is 68 per cent complete. It is evaluating the recent Montana court decision barring transport of its modules on Highway 12. Efforts to reduce the size of modules in Lewiston, Idaho are complete and Imperial began moving these into Alberta in mid-July.

Phase 1 110,000 2012 Construction


Shell Albian Sands

Jackpine Updated: May 2011

Mining operations succesfully started up in Sept. 2010. Now that the integrated project capacity has been expanded to 255,000 bpd, engineers will focus on improving operating efficiencies and adding capacity through debottlenecking.

pEACE RIVER REGION NEW INfORMATION THIS MONTH•


Expansion 100,000 TBD Application

Phase 1A 100,000 2010 Operating


Muskeg River Updated: Nov 2010

Commercial 155,000 2002 Operating

Expansion & Debottlenecking 115,000 TBD Approved

pierre River Updated: Nov 2010

Phase 1 100,000 2018 Application

Phase 2 100,000 TBD Application

SilverBirch Energy Corporation

frontier Updated: May 2011

SilverBirch has arranged a banking facility with the Toronto Dominion Bank and Royal Bank of Canada of $10 million, to use as an operating line of credit, if required. Project regulatory approval possible in 2014. SilverBirch has identified in situ potential on its leases. More details to come by Q4/2011.

Phase 1 80,000 2020 Announced

Phase 2 80,000 TBD Announced


Phase 4 Equinox 50,000 TBD Announced

Suncor Energy Inc.

• Base Operations Updated: Aug 2011

Suncor says that with major maintenance now behind it at its oilsands facilities, it is looking forward to a strong second half of the year.

Millennium Debottlenecking 23,000 2008 Operating

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pROJECT STATUS09.11Peace River Region

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Northwest Saskatchewan

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Cold Lake Region

Sourced from company releases, the Energy Resources Conservation Board and the Daily Oil Bulletin, with files from Strategy West. For changes and updates, please contact Deborah Jaremko at [email protected]. Disclaimer: Oilsands Review accepts no liability for errors or inaccuracies in the information provided in this report.

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Millennium Mine 294,000 1967 Operating

North Steepbank Extension 180,000 2012 Construction

Steepbank Debottleneck Phase 3 4,000 2007 Operating

fort Hills Updated: May 2011

Suncor expects to progress with engineering and site preparation work at the Fort Hills mine, target-ing a 2016 start-up. Project still must be sanctioned, and does not include upgrader portion.

Debottleneck 25,000 TBD Approved

Phase 1 165,000 2016 Approved

Voyageur South Updated: Nov 2010


Syncrude Canada Ltd.

• Mildred Lake/Aurora North & South Updated: Aug 2011

Production volumes were impacted during the second quarter due to unplanned maintenance at the vacuum distillation unit and the LC finer.

Aurora South Train 1 100,000 2016 Approved

Aurora South Train 2 100,000 2018 Approved

Base Mine Stage 1 & 2 Expansion 290,700 1978 Operating

Stage 3 Expansion 116,300 2006 Operating

Total E&p Canada Ltd.

Joslyn North Mine Updated: Dec 2010

Subject to regulatory approval and sanction, Total and new partner Suncor Energy will proceed with Joslyn, targeting a 2018 start-up.


Joslyn South Mine Updated: Dec 2010


Northern Lights Mine Updated: Nov 2010

Phase 1 57,250 TBD On Hold


NORTH ATHABASCA REGION — IN SITU

Athabasca Oil Sands Corp.

• Dover West Clastics Updated: Aug 2011

AOSC reports that it is on track to submit regulatory applications for its Dover West projects before year-end 2011.





Dover West Leduc Carbonates Updated: Jun 2011

AOSC says that its first test (steam injection) last winter has added 140 million barrels of contin-gent resource to its profile. Construction of a thermal assisted gravity drainage (TAGD) heating test pilot is complete. Heating—using electrical cables—is underway and observation wells indicate that the heat is spreading, confirming predictions. Production results are expected once the area can be accessed on winter roads.

Phase 1 Demonstration 12,000 2014 Announced


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Cenovus Energy Inc.

Telephone Lake Borealis Updated: Jun 2011

Cenovus will be revising its initial 35,000 bpd application and plans to file an updated application for an 80,000 bbls/d project in the fourth quarter of 2011. It has reported that it may seek transac-tions related to this asset area.

Phase A 35,000 TBD Application

Phase B 15,000 TBD Announced

Dover Operating Corp.

Dover Updated: May 2011

AOSC filed its regulatory application for a 250,000-barrel-per-day project at Dover in December 2010. Approval anticipated in 2012.


Subsequent Phases 200,000 TBD Application

Mackay River Updated: Jun 2011

AOSC anticipates commercial approval for full gross 150,000-barrel-per-day project in 2011. Detailed engineering underway.





E-T Energy Ltd.

poplar Creek Updated: May 2011

E-T has announced a deal (undisclosed value) with Total E&P Canada for ongoing testing, as well as $6.86 million in funding from the Climate Change and Emissions Management Corporation. E-T anticipates regulatory approval for commerical project in 2011.


Pilot TBD 2007 Operating


Husky Energy Inc.

• Sunrise Updated: Aug 2011

Husky says that the Sunrise project continues to achieve its milestones, with the first 12 of 49 SAGD well pairs recently completed on schedule. The full drilling program is forecast to be completed in the third quarter of 2012. A full field development plan including Sunrise expansions is expected by the end of the year.





Ivanhoe Energy Inc.

• Tamarack Updated: Aug 2011

Ivanhoe has been issued a new Canadian patent for its HTL (heavy-to-light) oil technology, broad-ening and expanding its IP in Canada.



Oak point Energy Ltd.

Lewis Updated: Jul 2011

Pilot 1,720 2013 Application

Royal Dutch Shell plc

Grosmont Updated: May 2011

The project, which would incorporate electrical heaters, has been delayed. Laricina Energy’s May purchase of additional leases in the Grosmont carbonate zone included “non-core” portions of Shell Canada’s Grosmont acreage.

Pilot TBD TBD On Hold

Southern pacific Resource Corp.

• STp McKay Updated: Aug 2011

Southern Pacific says construction is advancing on budget, with a number of milestones achieved including completion of central plant site and well pad civil work, procurement of all major equip-ment. Drilling of the first well pad is complete and the second is about 50% complete.


Phase 2A 12,000 2015 Announced

Phase 2B 12,000 TBD Announced

Suncor Energy Inc.

• firebag Updated: Aug 2011

First oil from Firebag Stage 3 achieved as planned in July. Production volumes expected to ramp up to capacity of 62,500 bpd over the next 24 months. In July it also started production from infill wells. Construction of infastructure, well pads, and central plant and cogeneration facilities continues on Firebag Stage 4.


Cogeneration and Expansion 25,000 2007 Operating

Stage 1 35,000 2004 Operating



Stage 3-6 Debottleneck 23,000 TBD Application

Stage 4 62,500 2013 Construction

Stage 5 62,500 2018 Approved

Stage 6 62,500 2019 Approved

Lewis Updated: Dec 2010



MacKay River Updated: Mar 2011

Suncor says that higher bitumen supply from its in situ and mining projects and greater upgrader reliability resulted in record production rates in the fourth quarter of 2010. The company has confirmed that the MacKay River expansion is a key part of its near-term plans, and will spend $70 million on the project in 2011.

MR2 40,000 2016 Announced


Sunshine Oilsands Ltd.

Harper Updated: May 2011

Sunshine Oilsands has raised $230 million and and secured significant investments including those from China Life Overseas and Bank of China Group. At Harper, it reports it has successfully conducted a single-well CSS test. Results from the test were presented to the ERCB, which subsequently encour-aged the company to continue investigation of the formation through extension of its pilot permit.

Carbonate Pilot 1,000 TBD Operating

Legend Lake Updated: May 2011

The 2010/2011 winter program included additional caprock tests at Thickwood and Legend Lake, showing the suitability of the overlying shale for SAGD. 76 exploration and delineation wells drilled at the two areas.



Phase 2 Expansion 10,000 TBD Announced


Phase 3 Expansion 10,000 TBD Announced

Thickwood Updated: Dec 2010



Phase 2 Expansion 20,000 2020 Announced

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West Ells Updated: May 2011

Sunshine says that ongoing formal dialogue with regulators indicates that its regulatory application is technically sound and that environmental and stakeholder concerns have been addressed. Ap-proval timing for final permit depends on resolution of gas over bitumen hearing. FEED has begun.






Joslyn Updated: Dec 2010

Phase 2 10,000 2006 Suspended

Value Creation Inc.

Terre de Grace Updated: Dec 2010



Pilot 10,000 TBD Approved

SOUTH ATHABASCA REGION — IN SITU

Alberta Oilsands Inc.

Clearwater West Updated: Jun 2011

Alberta Oilsands Inc. has entered into subscription agreements with certain institutional investors for the sale of an aggregate of 15.43 million common shares for gross proceeds of approximately $4.86 million. The company intends to use the net proceeds of the offering to fund the ongoing development of its oilsands projects.



Athabasca Oil Sands Corp.

• Hangingstone Updated: Aug 2011

With the first phase application filed in March 2011, AOSC will now continue engineering and begin the procurement process for long-lead equipment. Regulatory approval anticipated in 2012, at which point construction will begin. As of late July, AOSC says this is progressing as planned.




Hangingstone pilot Updated: Nov 2010

Excelisor Energy was acquired by Athabasca Oil Sands Corp. in Nov. 2010.

Experimental Combustion Pilot 1,000 TBD Application

Blackpearl Resources Inc.

• Blackrod Updated: Aug 2011

BlackPearl says that steam injection began in May, and is now in the two- to four-month warm up phase. After that, the well pair will be converted to SAGD. The company also continues to work on the regulatory application for its commercial project, which will be filed in the first half of 2012.

Commercial 40,000 TBD Announced

Pilot 500 2011 Operating


Gregoire Lake Updated: Dec 2010


Grouse Updated: Jun 2011

Canadian Natural has released its proposed terms of reference for the Grouse project for a period of public comment ending July 22, 2011.

Commercial 50,000 2017 Announced


Kirby (North) Updated: Jun 2011

Canadian Natural has combined the approved 10,000-barrel-per-day project it acquired from Enerplus with its own assets to create a two-stage, ultimately 80,000-barrel-per-day project now called Kirby North. Proposed terms of reference have been released.



• Kirby (South) Updated: Aug 2011

Construction is approximately 19% complete, reportedly progressing on time and on budget. All major equipment has been ordered and drilling has commenced.



Leismer Updated: Dec 2010

Commercial 30,000 2020 Announced

Cenovus Energy Inc.

• Christina Lake Updated: Aug 2011

Production from the recently completed Phase C is expected to come online in Q3. Cenovus has received partner approval for Phase E.

Phase 1A 10,000 2002 Operating

Phase 1B 8,000 2002 Operating

Phase C 40,000 2011 Construction

Phase D 40,000 2013 Construction

Phase E 40,000 2014 Approved

Phase F 40,000 2016 Approved

Phase G 40,000 2017 Approved

Phase H 40,000 2019 Application

• foster Creek Updated: Aug 2011

Cenovus has received partner approval for phases F, G and H. The company is starting steaming of new well pairs and starting up new wedge wells.

Phase A 24,000 2001 Operating

Phase B Debottleneck 6,000 2003 Operating

Phase C Stage 1 10,000 2005 Operating

Phase C Stage 2 20,000 2007 Operating

Phase D 30,000 2009 Operating

Phase E 30,000 2009 Operating

Phase F 35,000 2014 Approved

Phase G 35,000 2015 Approved

Phase H 35,000 2016 Approved

Phase I 45,000 2017 Announced

• Grand Rapids Updated: Aug 2011

Single well-pair SAGD pilot underway. Steaming began in December and Cenovus says it continues to monitor the pilot to gain a better understanding of the reservoir. It plans to file a commercial application by the end of the year.

Phase A 60,000 2017 Announced

Phase B 60,000 TBD Announced

Phase C 60,000 TBD Announced

Pilot 600 2011 Operating

Narrows Lake Updated: May 2011

A total of 41 gross strat wells were drilled during Q1/2011 to further assess the resource at Narrows Lake in preparation for commercial production.





Connacher Oil And Gas Limited

• Great Divide Updated: Aug 2011

Connacher says it is considering deploying infill wells at Pod 1 in 2012 to capitalize on an opportunity to enhance productivity. The company has initiated the injection of solvent with steam on two well pairs at Algar. If the field trial is successful the technique could be deployed across the entire pad by the end of the year. It could also be expanded to two other Algar well pads and to Great Divide. Connacher has also engaged Rothschild as advisor to secure a joint venture partner for the Algar expansion project.

Algar Pod 2 10,000 2010 Operating

Expansion 24,000 TBD Application

Pod 1 10,000 2007 Operating

Conocophillips Canada Limited

• Surmont Updated: Aug 2011

ConocoPhillips says it has received regulatory approval to increase production capacity of Phase 2 to 109,000 barrels per day, up from the previously approved 83,000 barrels per day.



Pilot 1,200 1997 Operating

Devon Canada Corporation

• Jackfish Updated: Aug 2011

Devon reports that it has achieved first oil production from Jackfish 2 and predicts the ramp-up to capacity of 35,000 barrels per day will occur over the next 18 months.




pike (Kirby) Updated: May 2011

Devon reports successful completion of 135 appraisal wells on its Pike lease, with results consistent with company expectations. Regulatory application anticipated for the first phase of the project in the first half of 2012.

Commercial TBD 2016 Announced

Grizzly Oil Sands Ulc

Algar Lake Updated: Dec 2010

Grizzly plans lump sum bidding of module fabrication in 2011.



Harvest Operations Corp.

BlackGold Updated: Dec 2010

Harvest plans to spend $240 million on BlackGold in 2011, with $190 million on the design and con-struction of the plant, and $50 million on production well pairs and observation wells.



Husky Energy Inc.

McMullen Updated: May 2011

Husky received final regulatory approval in Q1. Drilling of the pilot observation wells commenced. Facility construction will proceed in Q2, with air injection scheduled for Q3.

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Hangingstone Updated: Dec 2010

JACOS anticipates regulatory approval for Phase 1 expansion in the third quarter of 2011.

Expansion 35,000 2014 Application

Hangingstone pilot Updated: Dec 2010


Laricina Energy Ltd.

Germain Updated: May 2011

During Q1 at Germain Laricina reports advancing site preparation, development drilling and detailed engineering for Phase 1.

Phase 1 Commercial Demonstration 5,000 2012 Construction


• Saleski Updated: Aug 2011

Laricina has been selected as one of six companies to recieve new funding from the Alberta govern-ment under its Innovative Energy Technologies Program, for the Saleski carbonate SC-SAGD pilot.



MEG Energy Corporation

Christina Lake Updated: May 2011

MEG reports that Christina Lake facilities operated at 99% reliability in Q1/2011.

Phase 1 Pilot 3,000 2008 Operating


Phase 2B 35,000 2013 Construction

Phase 3A 50,000 2016 Application

Phase 3B 50,000 2018 Application

Phase 3C 50,000 2020 Application

Surmont Updated: Dec 2010

Regulatory application to be filed for 100,000 bpd project in Q2 2011



N-SOLV Corporation

• Hangingstone Updated: Aug 2011

N-Solv and partner Suncor Energy have been granted funding from the Government of Canada under Sustainable Development Technology Canada to develop the N-Solv pilot.

Demonstration Plant 500 2012 Announced

Nexen Inc.

• Long Lake Updated: Aug 2011

Nexen says it has achieved a 9% production increase between Q1 and Q2, and during June success-fully ran the upgrader at 65% of capacity with an on-stream factor of 95%. The company continues to drill and develop new well pairs, and is accelerating the development of a portion of the Kinosis lease to access resource to fill the upgrader. Partner OPTI Canada has declared bankruptcy and will be acquired by CNOOC for $2.1 billion.

Long Lake South (Kinosis) Phase 1 40,000 TBD Approved

Long Lake South (Kinosis) Phase 2 40,000 TBD Approved






paramount Resources Ltd.

Hoole Updated: Jun 2011

During Q1 Paramount drilled an additional 15 evaluation wells at Hoole and has asked for an updated resources evaluation from its independent evaluator. During the remainder of 2011 it plans to complete engineering design and environmental analysis. Conceptual and pre-FEED engineering being conducted by IMV Projects, reportedly including new technologies that have never been tried anywhere else in the world.


petrobank Energy And Resources Ltd.

Conklin (Whitesands) Updated: May 2011

Petrobank has abandoned its original three test wells at Conklin, in addition to P2B and P3B. P1B is still operational, and the company is evaluating a new multi-THAI configuration, adding another air injector futher along this wellbore and drilling a new production well in a better part of the resource. As other projects advance—such as Dawson and Kerrobert—the Conklin site is planned to be a test facility for THAI improvements.

Expansion 1,900 TBD On Hold


May River Updated: May 2011

May River is in final detailed engineering, and orders have been placed for some long-lead equip-ment. ERCB project approval remains in process, with a third round of supplemental information requests having been received and responded to in early 2011. During Q1 Petrobank drilled 11 evalua-tion wells to further delineate the resource for future expansions.


Subsequent Phases 90,000 TBD Disclosed

Statoil

Kai Kos Dehseh Updated: Jan 2011

First production achieved. According to the ERCB, production averaged about 870 bpd in Nov. 2010.

Corner 40,000 2015 Application

Corner Expansion 40,000 TBD Application

Hangingstone 20,000 TBD Application

Leismer 20,000 TBD Application

Leismer Demonstration 10,000 2010 Operating

Leismer Expansion 20,000 TBD Application

Leismer Northwest 20,000 TBD Application

Leismer South 20,000 TBD Application

Thornbury 40,000 TBD Application

Thornbury Expansion 20,000 TBD Application

Suncor Energy Inc.

Chard Updated: Dec 2010


Meadow Creek Updated: Dec 2010



Value Creation Inc.

TriStar Updated: Jan 2011

Value Creation is providing the ERCB with additional information supporting its application.



COLD LAKE REGION — IN SITU


• primrose/Wolf Lake Updated: Aug 2011

Canadian Natural says that production wells are currently being drilled on pads at Primrose East and South, contributing to strong thermal oil production for the company.

Primrose East 32,000 2008 Operating

Primrose North 30,000 2006 Operating

Primrose South 45,000 1985 Operating

Wolf Lake 13,000 1985 Operating

Husky Energy Inc.

Caribou Updated: Nov 2010

Demonstration 10,000 TBD Approved

• Tucker Updated: Aug 2011

Husky reports continued progress enhancing its understanding of how to develop the Tucker res-ervoir. It continues to remediate older wells with new stimulation techniques and develop new well pairs, and is seeing an increase in production rates.


Imperial Oil Limited

• Cold Lake Updated: Aug 2011

Cold Lake achieved production record of 158,000 bpd in Q2/2011, attributed to contributions of new wells steamed in 2011, but offset by cyclic nature of project. Site clearing and road construction underway for Nabiye expansion.

LASER CSS Follow-up Process TBD 2007 Operating

Phase 1-10 110,000 1985 Operating

Phase 11-13 30,000 2002 Operating

Phase 14-16 30,000 2015 Approved

Koch Exploration Canada Corporation

Gemini Updated: Mar 2011

Commercial 10,000 TBD Application

Pilot 1,200 TBD Application

OSUM Oil Sands Corp.

Taiga Updated: May 2011

Regulatory approval expected to be received mid-2011. Detailed engineering underway. OSUM says it will be ready to execute in late 2011 or early 2012 subsequent to regulatory approval.



pengrowth Energy Corporation

Lindbergh Updated: May 2011

In preparation for upcoming two well pair pilot, during Q1 two observation wells were drilled. Subject to regulatory approvals, it is anticipated that SAGD drilling and facility construction will commence in Q3, follwed by first steam in Q1/2012. Application submission anticipated in Q1/2012 for a commercial 12,000 bpd project, pending a successful pilot program.




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Andora Energy Corporation

Sawn Lake Updated: Jun 2011

Andora Energy owner PanOrient Energy Corp. says Andora will be conducting a strategic review process to enhance shareholder value that could result in a sale or merger. This process is expected to be completed imminently.

SAGD Demonstration 1,400 TBD Approved

Northern Alberta Oil Ltd.

Sawn Lake Updated: feb 2011

CSS Pilot TBD TBD Approved

petrobank Energy And Resources Ltd.

Dawson Updated: May 2011

Construction of access roads and leases to begin in Q2. Drilling and completions activities will com-mence in Q3. Facilities from the first two wells at Kerrobert project will be moved to the Dawson site in Q3 in order to commence pre-ignition heating cycle.


THAI Demonstration TBD 2011 Approved


peace River

Cadotte Lake 12,500 1986 Operating

Carmon Creek - Phase 1 40,000 2014 Announced

Carmon Creek - Phase 2 40,000 TBD Announced

Southern pacific Resource Corp.

Red Earth Updated: May 2011

Southern Pacific said it would re-start the Red Earth pilot in June 2011, testing a number of CSS operating strategies in order to determine the best way forward for a larger project on the acreage.



Pilot Expansion 3,000 TBD Announced

SASKATCHEWAN REGION — IN SITU

Oilsands Quest Inc.

• Axe Lake Updated: Aug 2011

Oilsands Quest has been granted the change from its Saskatchewan oilsands permits to leases, making them the first oilsands leases granted in Saskatchewan.

Commercial 30,000 2017 On Hold

Reservoir Test 600 2008 On Hold

SAGD Pilot TBD TBD On Hold

NORTH ATHABASCA REGION — UpGRADER


• Horizon Updated: Aug 2011

Subsequent to the major fire that occurred at the Horizon upgrader in January, Canadian Natural anticipates production to reach half of capacity (55,000 bbls/d) by the second quarter and full capacity (110,000 bbls/d) by the third quarter. The fire repairs are expected to cost up to $450 million. While Canadian Natural completes the repairs it is completing maintenance previously scheduled for a 2012 turnaround.


Tranche 1 TBD 2007 Operating

Tranche 2 5,000 2011/2012 Construction

Phase 2A 10,000 2013/2014 Approved



Ivanhoe Energy Inc.

• Tamarack Updated: Aug 2011

Ivanhoe has been issued a new Canadian patent for its HTL heavy-to-light oil technology, broaden-ing and expanding its IP in Canada.

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Enbridge

Northern Gateway Updated: May 2011

NEB hearings to begin in January 2012.

Alberta to Kitimat, B.C.525,000 plus 70,000 dilu-ent line

2016 Application

Kinder Morgan Canada

Trans Mountain Expansion (TMX) Updated: Mar 2011

Open season for expansion project planned for Fall 2011.

Edmonton to Burnaby, B.C., Washington State and offshore

Expansion up to 700,000 n/q Announced

TransCanada pipelines

Keystone Expansion Updated: July 2011

The U.S. House of Representatives has approved a bill that would set the deadline of Nov. 1 for a decision on the pipeline by the Department of State.

Cushing, Okla., to U.S. Gulf Coast 500,000 2012 Announced



Suncor Energy Inc.

• Base Operations Updated: Aug 2011

Suncor says that with major maintenance now behind it at its oilsands facilities, it is looking forward to a strong second half of the year.

Millennium Coker Unit 97,000 2008 Operating

Millennium Vacuum Unit 35,000 2005 Operating

U1 and U2 225,000 1967 Operating

fort Hills Updated: May 2011

Suncor expects to progress with engineering and site preparation work at the Fort Hills mine, target-ing a 2016 start-up. Project still must be sanctioned, and does not include upgrader portion.


Phase 2 & 3 145,000 TBD Approved

Voyageur Upgrader 3 Updated: May 2011

Suncor expects to progress with partner Total E&P Canada on site preparation and engineering for the re-start of Voyageur construction. Project still needs to be officially sanctioned.



Syncrude Canada Ltd.

• Mildred Lake/Aurora North & South Updated: Aug 2011

Production volumes were impacted during the second quarter due to unplanned maintenance at the vacuum distillation unit and the LC finer.

Base Plant Stage 1 & 2 Debottleneck 250,000 1978 Operating

Stage 3 Debottleneck 75,000 TBD Announced

Stage 3 Expansion (UE-1) 100,000 2006 Operating

Value Creation Inc.

Terre de Grace Updated: Dec 2010



Pilot 8,400 TBD Approved

SOUTH ATHABASCA REGION — UpGRADER

Nexen Inc.

• Long Lake Updated: Aug 2011

Nexen says it has achieved a 9% production increase between Q1 and Q2, and during June success-fully ran the upgrader at 65% of capacity with an on-stream factor of 95%. The company continues to drill and develop new well pairs, and is accelerating the development of a portion of the Kinosis lease to access resource to fill the upgrader. Partner OPTI Canada has declared bankruptcy and will be acquired by CNOOC for $2.1 billion.





Value Creation Inc.

TriStar Updated: Jan 2011

Value Creation is providing the ERCB with additional information supporting its application.

Pilot 840 TBD Application

INDUSTRIAL HEARTLAND REGION — UpGRADER

North West Upgrading Inc.

Upgrader Updated: May 2011

Canadian Natural says that project engineering is well-advanced and work towards sanction level completion is ongoing. Sanction is currently targeted for the latter part of 2011 or the first half of 2012.





Shell Albian Sands

Scotford Upgrader 1 Updated: May 2011

First commercial production from Scotford upgrader expansion announced in May 2011. Engineers will now focus on improving operating efficiencies and adding capacity through debottlenecking.

Commercial 158,000 2003 Operating

Expansion 91,000 2011 Operating

Scotford Upgrader 2 Updated: Nov 2010

Shell withdrew its application for all phases of Scotford Upgrader 2 in fall 2010.

Phase 1 97,750 TBD Cancelled




Statoil

Strathcona Updated: Mar 2010

Application withdrawn in Dec. 2008.




Northern Lights Updated: Nov 2010

Previous project owner Synenco Energy withdrew the Northern Lights upgrader application in Jun. 2008. Total purchased Synenco in Aug. 2008.



Strathcona Updated: Dec 2010

Total says it will not proceed with its Strathcona upgrader.

Debottlenecking 46,000 TBD Cancelled



Value Creation Inc.

Heartland Updated: Nov 2010

Construction suspended in Sep. 2008.








osr project list september 2011

Documents

tbd approved phase

construction phase

retail value

new online edition

half of capacity

operating tranche

digital maps

new facilities