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. The project footprint is anticipated to be approximately 30 000 hectares.

Latest update

December 18, 2024 – The Impact Assessment Agency of Canada posted the Notice of Commencement for the project pursuant to transition provisions included in the Budget Implementation Act, 2024.

At a glance

Planning

Planning

Completed 178/180 days

Key documents

Impact Statement

Time Limit Replacement

The time limit for the assessment has been extended to December 28, 2028 in accordance with the notice of transition.

Impact Statement

In progress 1717/2769 days

Key documents

Impact Assessment

Impact Assessment

Not started 0/600 days
Decision Making

Decision Making

Not started 0/90 days
Post Decision

Post Decision phase is an ongoing process

If approved, the project may proceed to construction as federal authorizations and permits are issued, and as conditions and other requirements are met.

Post Decision

Not started

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Contacts

Suncor Base Mine Extension Project
Impact Assessment Agency of Canada
160 Elgin St, 22nd Floor
Ottawa, Ontario K1A 0H3
Telephone: 343-549-5813
Email: basemine-minebase@iaac-aeic.gc.ca


Disclaimer

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.

  • Location

    • 3 kilometres north of Fort McMurray (Alberta)

  • Nature of Activity

    • Oil and Gas

  • Assessment Status

    In progress

  • Start Date

    2020-03-02

  • Proponent

    Suncor Energy Inc.

  • Authorities

    • Impact Assessment Agency of Canada

  • Assessment Type

    Impact assessment by Review Panel

  • Reference Number

    80521

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