Busting five myths about the Alberta oil sands

Busting five myths about the Alberta oil sands

Construction of an oil sands SAGD production well pad in northern Alberta. Photo supplied to the Canadian Energy Centre From the Canadian Energy Centre By Deborah Jaremko The facts about one of Canada’s biggest industries Alberta’s oil sands sector is one of Canada’s most important industries — and also one of its most misunderstood. Here are five common myths, and the facts behind them. Myth: Oil sands emissions are unchecked Steam generators a…