Natural Resources Canada (NRCan) products

Canada’s oil sands are a major resource within Canada’s energy sector, accounting for 97 percent of Canada’s total oil reserves. Natural Resources Canada (NRCan) is committed to developing Canada’s oil sands and heavy oil resources in a sustainable and responsible way through advances in science and technology. NRCan’s scientists have a deep understanding of oil sands and heavy oil processes and strong fundamental science capabilities, and conduct R&D related to oil sands and heavy oil processing in order to reduce the environmental impact of production and produce cleaner fossil fuels. Our work is focused on reducing environmental impact related to air, land and water through research and providing funding for research, the development of novel and improved technologies, and providing scientific information and advice to government policy makers and regulators.