A new technology developed by the California-based MCW Energy Group could change the way oilsands oil extraction is viewed in the United States — and eventually around the world.Canadian oilsands have earned a bad rap from environmentalists who argue oil extraction is akin to a mining operation, says MCW Energy Group CEO Gerald Bailey.“It’s very mechanically oriented,” he says. “It takes a lot of machinery and huge mechanical pieces to dig the stuff out of the ground after it’s been softened up. It’s very hard to get out.”Crews pump steam and hot water into the ground to loosen up the
Oilsand Extraction Technology Could Be a Game Changer
Canadian oilsands have earned a bad rap, thanks to aggressive oil extraction operations. But a new technology being used in Utah could change how the public — and the industry — perceive the process.
Oct 23, 2014
| by Cory Dellenbach |
