Grant: Technology Access Centre

The proposed Technology Access Centre for Oil Sands Sustainability (TACOSS) encompasses three service themes: 1) facilitating Access to Technical Experts and Infrastructure, such as specialized facilities, and oil sands experts in oil sands practice; 2) bringing our Knowledge to Practice through engagements such as short courses and workshops; and 3) enhancing Business Synergy by catalyzing connectivity between technology developers and potential users. Technical specialties of the TAC will include: Tailings Technology, Process Water Treatment, Mining Extraction and Efficiency, and Process Optimization through Measurement. The TAC will provide access to specialized research and analytical facilities, including large-scale piloting facilities, for use in the development of new technologies. It will also enable the deployment of existing and new technologies to oil sands practitioners through the continued development of specialized training engagements with world renowned collaborators, support the HQP development of industry practitioners with enhanced knowledge on process optimization to increase environmental and economic sustainability, as well as provide a platform for connecting new technology developers and vendors, including SMEs and indigenous owned enterprises. Target clients include oil sands companies and developers of new technologies in the tailings, water treatment, chemical analysis systems and extraction additives areas.