%0 Journal Article
%T Extraction of Energy Resources¡ªExploitation of the Canadian Oil Sands
%A Wei Zhang
%J Natural Resources
%P 507-519
%@ 2158-7086
%D 2014
%I Scientific Research Publishing
%R 10.4236/nr.2014.59046
%X <div style=\"text-align:justify;\">
	<span style=\"font-family:'';\"><span style=\"font-family:Verdana;\">Considerable reserves of
oil sands are located in northernAlberta.
Exploitation of these reserves has been instrumental in the development of theAlbertaeconomy. Mining
and processing techniques, including ¡°</span><i><span style=\"font-family:Verdana;\">in
situ</span></i><span style=\"font-family:Verdana;\">¡± processing and surface mining/aqueous treatment, are presented. Oil
assisted flotation and solvent extraction are discussed as possible future
processing alternatives. Subsequent froth treatment and refining methods are
described. The rapid expansion of bitumen processing in theFort
 McMurrayarea has drastically affectedAlberta¡¯s economic, political and social
policy. Corresponding strain has been placed on the regional ecosystem. A
comparison between wind and bitumen as sources of energy is offered.</span></span><span style=\"line-height:1.5;font-family:Verdana;\"></span>
</div>
%K Bitumen
%K Oil Sand
%K Solvent Extraction
%K Thermal Recovery
%K Wind Energy
%U http://www.scirp.org/journal/PaperInformation.aspx?PaperID=48442