The Hydrocarbon Upgrading Task Force
- The Hydrocarbon Upgrading Task Force (HUTF)
Formed in 2004 by the Government of Alberta and industry to develop opportunities for world-scale integrated refining and petrochemical plant clusters to convert oil sands bitumen into finished products for world markets.
The HUTF commissions studies to develop business cases for value-added projects as well as advise government on measures to facilitate development.
The task force currently includes over 80 senior government and industry members.
For more information, contact:
- John McGinnis, Director, Hydrocarbon Upgrading


