Publications and Studies

In this section, find reports and studies related to the chemicals and petrochemicals sector of Alberta economy.

  • Alberta Bitumen Processing Integrations Study (PDF, March 2006)

    A study by David Netzer and Associates develops a conceptual design for an integrated bitumen upgrading, refining and petrochemical complex in Alberta. The study was designed to build on previous integration studies and goes one step further with the development of a technical design for a conceptual upgrading, refining and petrochemical complex based on technologies in use today.

  • From Oil Sands to a World-Class Eco-Industrial Chemical Cluster for Greater Edmonton (PDF, May 2008)

    A study by Kline & Company quantifies and qualifies the potential for a world-class eco-industrial chemical cluster for the Greater Edmonton Area. This study benchmarks the best in class clusters and evaluates the strategic and economic impact of cluster alternatives, encouraging a coordinated, integrated cluster development strategy for the Greater Edmonton Area.

  • Petrochemicals from Oil Sands (PDF, July 2002)

    A study by T. J. McCann and Associates identifies viable integration schemes for producing petrochemicals from oil sands, which if implemented, will lead to major long-term industrial development in Alberta and provide significant sustainable wealth to the province.

  • Alberta Propylene Upgrading Prospects (PDF, March 2000)

    Discusses a number of propylene derivatives that could be produced in Alberta. Of these derivatives, polypropylene, acrylonitrile and acrylic acid, stood out as having superior potential.

  • Alberta Polystyrene Production Options (PDF, October 2000)

    This study examines the profitability of polysterene production in Alberta.

  • Aromatic Availability and Utilization Study (PDF, March 2001)

    An examination of the utilization and availability of aromatic chemicals and their derivatives in Alberta.

  • Polypropylene Market Study (PDF, September 2004)

    A study of global polypropylene markets made to identify export markets for an Alberta-based polypropylene producton industry.

  • Polyurethane Chemicals in Alberta (PDF, December 2001)

    A study of polyurethane production and its application, conducted with a view to discovering the potential of a polyrethane industry in Alberta.

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Date Updated: Sep 09, 2009
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