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acquisition, James Bowzer, President and Chief Executive Offi cer, says, “These leases are adjacent to our existing Cold Lake operations, and the SAGD project complements our existing thermal operations at Seal and Kerrobert.”


First oilsands CCS project started


Construction has begun on the Quest oilsands carbon capture and storage (CCS) project, which will employ an average of about 400 skilled workers over roughly 30 months, peaking at about 700. The Quest project is being built on behalf of the Athabasca Oil Sands Project joint venture owners (Shell, Chevron and Marathon Oil) with government support. From late 2015, Quest will capture and store deep underground more than one million tonnes a year of CO2 produced in bitumen processing. Quest will reduce direct emissions from the Scotford Upgrader by up to 35 per cent – the equivalent of taking 175,000 cars off the road annually. “Quest is another example of how we are using technology and innovation to improve the environmental performance of our oilsands operations,” says Shell Executive Vice President of Heavy Oil, John Abbott. “Quest is important because it is a fully integrated project that will demonstrate existing capture, transportation, injection and storage HYPERLINK "http:// www.shell.ca/home/content/can-en/ aboutshell/our_business_tpkg/business_ in_canada/upstream/oil_sands/quest/ technology/"technologies working together for the safe and permanent storage of CO2. The knowledge it provides will help to enable much wider and more cost-eff ective application of CCS through the energy industry and other sectors in years to come.” The Alberta government will invest $745


million in Quest, while the Government of Canada will invest $120 million.


China signs agreement with Sask.


During a nine-day trade mission to Asia in September, Saskatchewan Premier Brad Wall focused on innovation. “The new economy requires focus on innovation," Wall says. "Our government will continue to push innovation and make it a priority in all areas of Saskatchewan's economy."


Several agreements were signed between Saskatchewan and Chinese entities on the mission. The Memorandum of Understanding signed between SaskPower, China Beijing Environment Exchange and China International Center for Economic and Technical Exchange helps Saskatchewan capture a share of the growing Carbon Capture Sequestration (CCS) knowledge and emerging markets. The agreement commits the parties to further collaboration on opportunities for information and technology sharing. The goal is to improve CCS technology and learn valuable lessons that can be used to save money on future CCS projects through the use of the carbon capture test facility at Shand.


SAIT new complex now open


The innovative and interactive learning experience at SAIT Polytechnic took on a whole new level when the $400 million www.sait.ca/ttc-section/ trades-and-technology-complex. php"Trades and Technology Complex opened for students this fall. Special features are found throughout the complex. Highlights include a 3D drilling simulator — the fi rst of its kind at a post- secondary institution in North America — innovative welding booths designed


with student and industry input, and world leading spaces for construction design and development. "The complex is truly progressive and signifi cant for post-secondary institutes and is already being recognized on an international scale," says Boris Dragicevic, Associate Vice President of Facilities Management and Campus Expansion at SAIT. The complex houses the www.sait.ca/ about-sait/schools/macphail-school-of- energy.php"MacPhail School of Energy, the www.sait.ca/about-sait/schools/ school-of-construction.php"School of Construction and the www.sait.ca/about- sait/schools/school-of-manufacturing- and-automation.php"School of Manufacturing and Automation. It is also home to SAIT's www.sait.ca/ research-and-innovation.php"Applied Research and Innovation Services (ARIS) department.


New CEO for Talisman


Hal Kvisle has taken over the reins of Talisman Energy. John Manzoni, who was Talisman’s president and CEO, agreed to step down, allowing Kvisle to take over the position. Manzoni was with Talisman for fi ve years. Kvisle has more than 35 years of experience in domestic and international oil and gas, midstream and pipeline operations, including tenures at TransCanada Corporation and Fletcher Challenge Energy. He was formerly a director for Talisman before being named to the president’s position. "Hal has distinguished himself as a visionary chief executive and thought leader in Canada throughout his career. We are very fortunate to have him now lead Talisman. Combined with Talisman's strong management team, Hal will provide a strong focus on operational excellence and project delivery," says Chuck Williamson, chairman of the board.


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