Redwater CO2

Enhanced Oil Recovery (EOR) and Long-Term Sustainability

The Redwater CO2 Enhanced Oil Recovery (EOR) Project serves as a flagship initiative, with the potential to sequester more than 70 million tonnes of CO2, reduce emissions from Alberta’s Industrial Heartland, and minimize the footprint of energy production. By leveraging CO2 injection and long-term sequestration capabilities, Redwater will set a benchmark for sustainable energy development in Alberta.  

Project Overview:

CO2  Injection Capacity:

The Redwater project will inject up to 10,000 tonnes/day of CO2, and would support the Heartland’s largest emitters for 20+ years.

Proximity to the Alberta Carbon Trunk Line (ACTL):

The southernmost portion of the Redwater field is located just 1 mile from the ACTL, which gathers 1.6 million tonnes of CO2 annually, with a design capacity of 14.6 million tonnes per year. Redwater’s proximity enhances its ability to reduce industrial emissions and support Alberta’s sustainability initiatives.

Redwater CO2 Enhanced Oil Recovery Project

The key to Redwater’s development plan is the CO2 Enhanced Oil Recovery (EOR) Project, which will maximize oil recovery while permanently sequestering CO2.

How It Works

Vertical Immiscible CO2 EOR Flood

CO2 Injection:

Large volumes of CO2 are injected into the oil reservoir.

Mobilizing Oil:

The CO2 collects at the top of the reservoir, and moves downward, mobilizing trapped oil which is produced between the CO2 gas cap and the water-swept zone below.

Benefit:

Oil produced through CO2 EOR has approximately 37% lower carbon emissions per barrel compared to conventional methods.

Redwater CO2 EOR Demonstration Project

2025 will see a major step forward in Conifer’s CO2 EOR/sequestration development at Redwater.

Conifer is constructing a demonstration project at a location within the Redwater field which was selected based on 3D seismic surveys.

The project will include CO2 injection facilities and the drilling of a CO2 injection well and a separate monitoring well.

Drilling and construction will be completed to allow CO2 injection to commence in the summer of 2025.

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Why Redwater Matters

Sustainability:

Redwater exemplifies how CO2 injection will recover incremental oil while permanently storing emissions, contributing to both economic value and sustainability goals.

Economic Benefits:

By extending the productive life of the Redwater reservoir, the project will generate jobs, royalties, and taxes, benefiting Alberta’s economy and communities.

Leadership in Innovation:

Redwater highlights Conifer’s role in advancing emerging recovery techniques while aligning with Canada's energy transition.

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