November 21, 2006
Frothing technique will reduce GHGs and water use, says company
By IAN WILSON,CALGARY SUN
Shell Canada is touting a new oilsands technology which it says will use less water and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
The Calgary-based company said its Shell Enhance froth treatment technology will eliminate 40,000 tonnes of greenhouse gas emissions per year – improving efficiency by 10% – and it will require 10% less water.
Froth treatment is a process that removes dirt and clay from the oilsands, leaving bitumen suitable for upgrading.
Shell said its method will use higher temperatures to make the separation process happen at a faster and more efficient rate.
The technique was developed by Shell and federal government scientists at the CANMET Energy Technology Centre in Devon.
“Shell Canada’s commercialization of Shell Enhance demonstrates the importance of new technology in the responsible development of the oilsands to help meet Canada’s energy needs,” said Shell Canada president and CEO Clive Mather.
Natural Resources Minister Gary Lunn called the development “a great example of how governments and industry can work together to develop clean technologies.”
Along with reducing greenhouse gas emissions and water use, the technology is expected to result in other benefits.
Shell expects reduced costs due to construction efficiencies.
As well, essential equipment can be 75% smaller with the new technology.
Shell Enhance will be used in the first expansion of the Athabasca Oil Sands Project (AOSP), which was formally launched earlier this month.
The AOSP is a joint venture which Shell Canada has a 60% stake in, while Chevron Canada Ltd. and Western Oil Sands L.P. each own a 20% share.
Shell is one of Canada’s largest integrated energy companies.
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Royal Dutch Shell conspired directly with Hitler, financed the Nazi Party, was anti-Semitic and sold out its own Dutch Jewish employees to the Nazis. Shell had a close relationship with the Nazis during and after the reign of Sir Henri Deterding, an ardent Nazi, and the founder and decades long leader of the Royal Dutch Shell Group. His burial ceremony, which had all the trappings of a state funeral, was held at his private estate in Mecklenburg, Germany. The spectacle (photographs below) included a funeral procession led by a horse drawn funeral hearse with senior Nazis officials and senior Royal Dutch Shell directors in attendance, Nazi salutes at the graveside, swastika banners on display and wreaths and personal tributes from Adolf Hitler and Reichsmarschall, Hermann Goring. Deterding was an honored associate and supporter of Hitler and a personal friend of Goring.
Deterding was the guest of Hitler during a four day summit meeting at Berchtesgaden. Sir Henri and Hitler both had ambitions on Russian oil fields. Only an honored personal guest would be rewarded with a private four day meeting at Hitler’s mountain top retreat.
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