What You're Saying: Innovation

People are optimistic that emerging technologies, funded by government and industry, will provide solutions to ensure the oil sands are developed in an environmentally sustainable manner.

“If the amount of money going into…oil development went into research for innovative green technologies, we could be a world leader in renewable energy technologies.” (June 26, 2008)
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“The path forward for Canadians and Americans is coupling the Oil Sands with Innovative Technologies both on the environmental side but also on the processing side.” (August 1, 2008)
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“Often the issue is convincing the right people that a new technology will work. The industry is cautious about implementing anything they consider to be “unknown” technology…Somehow this culture must be changed, rewarding innovation even when it fails…One possible solution is joint technology development funded by the operating company.” (August 5, 2008)
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“There is every reason to INNOVATE and still secure proper commercial opportunity from the vast resources of the Alberta Oil Sands. It will take vast courage to quickly embark on rapid development and optimization of greening of the oil sand large scale extraction, but in every sense of the word it is worth every penny to do so quickly yet cost effectively.” (June 27, 2008)
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“Whatever jobs may potentially be lost through the slowing down of the oil sands will only be created elsewhere in the more ‘green’ energy sectors. There are opportunities in research and the implementation of new technology.” (June 24, 2008)
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