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Description
Closing date
#1 1 ea Bucyrus Erie - Model 2570-W
Serial # 136004, Lot # 10.
In Service: 1978
Working weight: 12,550,000 lbs.
Boom Length: 360 Ft.
Bucket capacity: 80/85 cubic yds.
Available: June, 1999
#2 1 ea Marion Power Shovel - Model 8750
Serial # 23078, Key # 8.
In service: 1979
Working weight 13,400,000 lbs.
Boom Length: 360 ft.
Bucket capacity: 90/96 cubic yds.
Available: January, 2000 Dec. 1/99
For more information please contact:
Karl Suley
Syncrude Canada Ltd.
P.O. Bag 4009, M.D. 0003
Fort McMurray, Alberta, Canada
T9H 3L1
Phone: 780-790-5449
Fax: 780-790-5580
E-mail: suley.karl@syncrude.com
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Debottleneck 2
Syncrude 21 Report to the Community, April 1999
Syncrude 21 April Newsletter
Syncrude 21 July Newsletter
Final Terms of Reference for the Proposed Mildred Lake Upgrader Expansion Project
Mildred Lake Upgrader Expansion Application Overview
Strategic Projects
The Syncrude operation is a busy place with construction underway on three major projects simultaneously: the second train in the North Mine area, the first train at Aurora and the second phase of the Upgrader Debottleneck. All of these projects will be completed and commissioned by July 1, 2000, adding an additional 15 million barrels of Syncrude Sweet Blend capacity, over 1998 shipments (94 million barrels in 2001). They form the next platform for our future operations and growth plans.
Beyond 2001, additional trains are planned for Aurora as well as two major expansions of the Mildred Lake upgrading facilities. This will allow us to introduce energy efficiency improvements and add capacity, along with enhanced environmental and economic performance.
As always, these plans are contingent on final approval of the Joint Venture Owners and are subject to regulatory approval as well as crude oil prices, market conditions and other economic factors.
Production/Growth Plans
The strategic path of "maximum value through market-driven, staged, paced development" was reconfirmed by the Joint Venture Owners as the basis for Syncrude's future development plans, as was the $6 billion in required capital investment. Early project development work continues on Stage 3, with start-up now planned for late 2003.
The growth plan includes significant environmental improvements with SO2 emissions reducing about 20 percent in total volume, and greenhouse gas emissions reducing 35 percent per barrel of product (versus 1990) by 2008. Land disturbance will also be reduced 25 percent, new tailings basin areas will be 75 percent smaller, and land reclamation will occur earlier due to new mining and extraction technology, mining method changes, and new tailings management techniques (primarily composite tails) that will be implemented.
Stage 1: North Mine and Debottleneck 1
The first hydrotransport train in the North Mine started up late in 1997. An evaluation of key design targets in the first full year of operation confirmed system availability and throughput are meeting or exceeding design. Work on the second train continued in 1998, with the planned startup date advanced by two months to July 1, 1999. Experience gained from the first train installation was built-into the design for the second train.
During 1998, all major equipment for the second train was ordered and all planned construction activities were completed on schedule and within budget.
The first stage of the Upgrader Debottleneck was completed in 1998, with final construction activities completed in the third quarter. All process units successfully completed their performance tests to confirm they met design requirements.
Stage 2: Aurora 1 and Debottleneck 2
The Joint Venture Owners approved the capital to move ahead with these projects in June 1998. Construction on both projects was excellent, with more civil work being completed than planned. Currently, we are on schedule to meet the stretch startup target dates for the 80-megawatt gas turbine generator (July 1, 1999), and the vacuum distillation unit (September 1999). Current planned startup date for Aurora is May 2000.
At the end of 1998, engineering for Aurora 1 was 55 percent complete, plant construction was 20 percent complete and the earthworks were 60 percent complete. For the second stage of the Upgrader Debottleneck, engineering for the vacuum distillation unit was complete and overall engineering was 96 percent complete.
Stage 3: Upgrading Expansion 1 and Aurora Train 2
In 1998, substantial progress was made on the Upgrader Expansion Project in support of Syncrude's long-term mission and growth vision to "maximize value through market-driven staged development". Overall, the Stage 3 development provides a significant increase in production of an improved high quality Syncrude Sweet Blend of 30 million barrels, with a high value addition and attractive returns. At the same time, the project allows Syncrude to leverage the base plant infrastructure, the valuable Aurora ore body, and our own employees' innovation and know-how.
Syncrude submitted its regulatory application for the Upgrader portion of Stages 3 and 4 to the Alberta Energy Utilities Board and Alberta Environment Protection in July 1998 and expects a decision sometime in late 1999.
Development work on Stage 3 provides a sound understanding of the construction plan, an effective and positive strategy for environmental management, an effective capital management strategy, and an efficient design which has no significant facilities risk addition. Furthermore, the business case adds substantial value consistent with the long-term growth plans for the Syncrude Project.
Production Growth through Staged, Paced Development
The current business plan covers a ten-year planning horizon, 1999-2008. It is based on the major capital programs outlined above. The plan reflects Syncrude's focus on continuous improvements in all aspects of the operation, including environment, health and safety performance.
Total capital expenditures are expected to exceed $6 billion during the ten-year period. The plan is robust and, in the event of low crude oil prices, the capital program schedules and expenditures can be extended to maintain a positive cash flow.
STAGE ONE TWO THREE FOUR
Development Base Plant North Mine/DB1 Aurora 1/DB2 Aurora 2/UE1 Aurora 3/UE2
Annual Shipments 74 million bbls 82 million bbls 94 million bbls 130 million bbls 155 - 170 million bbls
Year 1996 1999 2000 2003/04 2006/08
Certain information regarding the Syncrude Project set forth in this section, including management's assessment of future plans and operations may constitute forward-looking statements. Actual results may differ materially and are subject to prevailing economic conditions.
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