Suncor Base Mine Extension Project
Suncor Energy Inc. is proposing to develop the Base Mine Extension Project to sustain the supply of bitumen to the existing upgraders at Suncor's Oil Sands Base Plant operation (Base Plant). The project includes an open-pit mining operation and associated infrastructure to supply bitumen to new froth production facilities and various other production facilities at the existing Base Plant. The project is located adjacent to existing Base Plant operations approximately three kilometres north of Fort McMurray, Alberta, within the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo. Project construction is expected to start in 2026 and its footprint is anticipated to be approximately 30 000 hectares.
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This map is for illustrative purposes. The markers represent the approximate locations based on available data. More than one marker may be identified for a given assessment.
Latest update
April 6, 2022 – The Impact Assessment Agency of Canada has extended the time limit for the proponent to provide the required information or studies for the impact assessment of the project.
May 31, 2021 – The Impact Assessment Agency of Canada has commenced an impact assessment for the Suncor Base Mine Extension Project and has issued the Tailored Impact Statement Guidelines and required plans for the preparation of the Impact Statement.
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Contacts
Suncor Base Mine Extension ProjectImpact Assessment Agency of Canada
160 Elgin St, 22nd Floor
Ottawa, Ontario K1A 0H3
Telephone: 343-549-5813
Email: basemine-minebase@iaac-aeic.gc.ca
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Location
- 3 kilometres north of Fort McMurray (Alberta)
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Nature of Activity
- Oil and Gas
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Assessment Status
In progress -
Start Date
2020-03-02 -
Proponent
Suncor Energy Inc. -
Authorities
- Impact Assessment Agency of Canada
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Assessment Type
Impact assessment by Review Panel -
Reference Number
80521
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