Simultaneously transporting CO2 and diluted bitumen (DilBit) in oil sands operations is an effective method of large-scale CO2 transportation, results in a more efficient detection of DilBit spills from pipelines, and reduces environmental impacts, according to research from the University of Calgary. It shows 80-200 kg of CO2 can be dissolved and transported per cubic metre of DilBit. Simultaneous transportation of CO2 and diluted bitumen (DilBit) is proposed. The study was conducted by Prof. David MacKay, who led the team that developed the new method. (CCS) value chain, and improve the public's perception of CCS and oil sands operations.
Simultaneously transporting CO2 and diluted bitumen (DilBit) in oil sands operations is an effective method of large-scale CO2 transportation, results in a more efficient detection of DilBit spills from pipelines, and reduces environmental impacts, according to research from the University of Calgary. It shows 80-200 kg of CO2 can be dissolved and transported per cubic metre of DilBit. The study was conducted by Prof. David MacKay, who led the team that developed the new method. (CCS) value chain, and improve the public's perception of CCS and oil sands operations.