Oilsands: The next generation

Canada’s oilsands invoke images of giant mines, giant trucks and giant companies. Yet the unconventional oil deposits in Alberta are also the playground of numerous Canadian startups that are poised to become the next generation of oilsands developers. While often unappreciated because of the perceived size of the task, this group of players — all Canadian-owned and controlled — are also the innovators in the business and most likely to find ways to navigate its many challenges, from high costs to high greenhouse gas emissions. Calgary reporters Claudia Cattaneo and Jon Harding take a look at some up-and-coming players.

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