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01 STONY MOUNTAIN PIPELINE
Laricina will develop and follow an environmental protection plan that meets or exceeds regulatory requirements and industry standards.
Aboriginal and public consultation process
Application preparation
Application filing
Regulatory review
Engineering
Blended crude bitumen pipeline – Construction
Start-up
Diluent pipeline – Construction
Start-up
Final clean up
About Laricina Energy
Laricina Energy Ltd. (Laricina) is a privately held, Calgary-based company that is creating value by developing Canada’s oil sands using innovative in situ technologies.
Laricina has a portfolio of targeted oil sands assets containing a variety of reservoir environments and geological character. These assets range from the familiar oil sands of the McMurray Formation to the developing Grand Rapids and Grosmont Formations, all of which offer significant resource potential. Laricina’s diverse portfolio of oil sands assets are at varied stages of development.
Development is underway at Saleski and Germain, Laricina’s two core properties in the West Athabasca Oil Sands region. At Saleski an 1,800 barrels per day (bpd) pilot project is in operation and at Germain a 5,000 bpd commercial demonstration project is under construction.
Laricina is a responsible energy company that will respond to the growing demand for crude oil through in situ oil sands development.
Stony Mountain Pipeline
Laricina proposes to construct a new 24-inch, 184 km blended crude bitumen pipeline to transport production from its Saleski Steam-Assisted Gravity Drainage (SAGD) development, located in the West Athabasca Oil Sands region of Alberta, to the Enbridge Pipelines Inc. (Enbridge) Cheecham Terminal, located approximately 70 km south of Fort McMurray. A second 12-inch diluent pipeline is planned for the same right of way. Diluent is a light petroleum liquid used to dilute bitumen and heavy oil so it can be shipped through a pipeline to domestic and export markets.
Laricina is currently planning to install the two pipelines along with required tankage and associated facilities over two winter seasons in order to manage project timing and meet business commitments. The initial capacity of the blended crude bitumen pipeline, scheduled for completion in mid-2015, will be 200,000 bpd. The initial capacity of the diluent pipeline, scheduled for completion in 2016, will be 70,000 bpd. To mitigate the impact on environmentally sensitive areas, the proposed pipelines are routed south of both the Grand Rapids and Stony Mountain Wildland Provincial Parks commencing from Laricina’s Saleski lease located at Townships 84 and 85 and in Ranges 19 and 20 W4M (approximately 70 km northeast of Wabasca, Alberta) to Enbridge’s Cheecham Terminal located at 06-08-084-06 W4M. (See map on page 3).
Laricina has named this development the “Stony Mountain Pipeline”.
Environmental Steward- ship, Health and Safety
Laricina is committed to carefully assessing and mitigating potential impacts on the environment, to considering socio-economic issues related to the pipeline and to protecting the health and safety of Aboriginal communities, the public, contractors and our employees. The commitment to stakeholders is to ensure facilities are designed, constructed and operated with these results in mind.
We will seek input from those who may be affected by construction activities and will work together to address their concerns early in the process as we work through the regulatory process for the Stony Mountain Pipeline. Through studies and ongoing dialogue with Aboriginal communities, regulatory agencies and other stakeholders, we will identify the potential effects the pipeline may have on the various land, air, fish, bird, wildlife and freshwater environments along the route and will utilize existing and proven mitigation measures during construction and operations.
Laricina will develop and follow an environmental protection plan that meets or exceeds regulatory requirements and industry standards. Construction work will be conducted in accordance with Laricina’s environmental, health and safety standards. Prior to going into service, the pipeline will undergo a rigorous inspection process to ensure that it is safe for use. The pipeline will be operated in an environmentally safe and responsible manner.
A bore hole is drilled under the water body and the pipeline is then pulled back through the bore hole to the other side.
direction of pipeline pull
sectionof pipeline
HDD rig
Horizontal Directional Drilling (HDD)HDD is an established and extensively-used pipeline boring technique which is particularly effective for water crossings.
Pipeline Need
As new in situ projects are being developed, additional pipeline capacity is required out of the West Athabasca Oil Sands region. Laricina is currently operating a pilot at Saleski which has an approved 1,800 bpd capacity. Regulatory approval for the Phase 1 – 10,700 bpd expansion at Saleski is being sought which will increase the proposed production capacity to 12,500 bpd. Phase 1 will be the first of six expansion phases expected to increase Saleski’s production to more than 270,000 bpd over a 30-year period.
While pilot production is currently being trucked to market, the increased production from the planned expansion at Saleski will require a connection to existing pipeline infrastructure. The Stony Mountain Pipeline will initially serve Saleski, however, it is expected that other neighbouring projects may also use the pipeline.
To meet the full development potential of Saleski and other potential neighbouring projects, the initial pipeline capacity of 200,000 bpd will need to be expanded in the future. Expansion options will be considered in the context of balancing overall operational requirements with protecting sensitive environments and mitigating new land disturbance.
Preliminary Route Selection
Laricina’s preliminary route planning and selection for the pipeline has undergone careful consideration consisting of desktop reviews of topographical maps, land use and tenure information and land disturbances in the vicinity of the region, as well as route and site inspection by helicopter.
Our primary pipeline route selection is founded on our commitment to manage potential impacts to wildlife and to the local environment, through mitigation, both during and following construction activities. Route selection criteria included the environment, construction cost and timing, existing linear disturbances, river crossing feasibility and right of way reclamation.
As the Athabasca River crossing is a critical control point for the overall pipeline routing, Laricina conducted a preliminary assessment of the proposed crossing location in spring 2011. A geotechnical borehole investigation was executed during June and July 2011 and through this investigation Laricina determined that a horizontal directional drill (HDD) under the Athabasca River was a viable crossing option. Using HDD for pipeline crossings of roads, rivers and other obstacles is an established and commonly used technique.
Additional geotechnical investigations will be conducted at the Athabasca River, and other watercourse crossings along the proposed route, as warranted, to gather the information required to ensure the pipeline is installed in a manner that minimizes potential impacts to the environment.
Development of the proposed pipeline is contingent upon receiving regulatory approvals. Laricina will consult with regulators, Aboriginal communities, stakeholders, and land users on routing.
02
1985
84
21
ClearwaterRiver
Grand Rapids
BovinCreek
Wildland Park
Fort McMurray
REGIONALMUNICIPALITY
OF WOOD BUFFALO
MUNICIPALDISTRICT OF
OPPORTUNITY NO. 17
LAC LABICHE
COUNTY
Grand RapidsWildland Park
Crow LakeProvincial Park
Crow LakeEcologicalReserve
Engstrom LakeProvincial
Recreation Area
StonyMountainWildland
Park
Maqua LakeProvincial
Recreation Area
HangingstoneProvincial
Recreation Area
Gregoire LakeProvincial Park
Gipsy - GordonWildland Park
Gipsy LakeWildland Park
Gregoire/WillowLake Expansion
N
89
90
88
87
86
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86
87
88
89
8 7 6 5 4
84
83
82
81
80
7979
78
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Clearwater175
GregoireLake 176
Janvier194
Cheecham
Figure 1Regional LocationOf the ProposedLaricina Saleski
to Cheecham Pipeline
National/Provincial
Environmentally Significant Areas
LEGEND
First Nations Land
Proposed Conseration or Recreation Area
Park or Protected Area
City/Town
Municipal Boundary
Waterbody
Watercourse
Railway
Stony Mountain Pipeline
Kilometre Post
Highway
0 5 10 15 20
SCALE: 1: 500,000
(All Locations Approximate)
km
August 2011
7478
63
881
63
63
Athabasca River
Ath
abas
ca R
iver
Saleski
KP 184
KP 180
KP 170
KP 160
KP 150KP 140KP 130
KP 80KP 70
KP 120KP 110KP 100
KP 90
KP 50
KP 0
KP 60
KP 40
KP 30
KP 20
KP 10
Development of the proposed pipeline is contingent upon receiving regulatory approvals. Laricina will consult with local regulators, Aboriginal communities, stakeholders and land users on routing.
03 STONY MOUNTAIN PIPELINE
LEGEND
Kilometre Post
Proposed Stony Mountain Pipeline
Highway
Railway
Watercourse
Waterbody
Municipal Boundary
City / Town
Park or Protected Area
Proposed Conservationor Recreation Area
First Nations Land
05 10 15 20
SCALE: 1: 500,000km
04
1985
84
21
ClearwaterRiver
Grand Rapids
BovinCreek
Wildland Park
Fort McMurray
REGIONALMUNICIPALITY
OF WOOD BUFFALO
MUNICIPALDISTRICT OF
OPPORTUNITY NO. 17
LAC LABICHE
COUNTY
Grand RapidsWildland Park
Crow LakeProvincial Park
Crow LakeEcologicalReserve
Engstrom LakeProvincial
Recreation Area
StonyMountainWildland
Park
Maqua LakeProvincial
Recreation Area
HangingstoneProvincial
Recreation Area
Gregoire LakeProvincial Park
Gipsy - GordonWildland Park
Gipsy LakeWildland Park
Gregoire/WillowLake Expansion
N
89
90
88
87
86
85 91112131415161718
86
87
88
89
8 7 6 5 4
84
83
82
81
80
7979
78
77
Clearwater175
GregoireLake 176
Janvier194
Cheecham
Figure 1Regional LocationOf the ProposedLaricina Saleski
to Cheecham Pipeline
National/Provincial
Environmentally Significant Areas
LEGEND
First Nations Land
Proposed Conseration or Recreation Area
Park or Protected Area
City/Town
Municipal Boundary
Waterbody
Watercourse
Railway
Stony Mountain Pipeline
Kilometre Post
Highway
0 5 10 15 20
SCALE: 1: 500,000
(All Locations Approximate)
km
August 2011
7478
63
881
63
63
Athabasca River
Ath
abas
ca R
iver
Saleski
KP 184
KP 180
KP 170
KP 160
KP 150KP 140KP 130
KP 80KP 70
KP 120KP 110KP 100
KP 90
KP 50
KP 0
KP 60
KP 40
KP 30
KP 20
KP 10
1985
84
21
ClearwaterRiver
Grand Rapids
BovinCreek
Wildland Park
Fort McMurray
REGIONALMUNICIPALITY
OF WOOD BUFFALO
MUNICIPALDISTRICT OF
OPPORTUNITY NO. 17
LAC LABICHE
COUNTY
Grand RapidsWildland Park
Crow LakeProvincial Park
Crow LakeEcologicalReserve
Engstrom LakeProvincial
Recreation Area
StonyMountainWildland
Park
Maqua LakeProvincial
Recreation Area
HangingstoneProvincial
Recreation Area
Gregoire LakeProvincial Park
Gipsy - GordonWildland Park
Gipsy LakeWildland Park
Gregoire/WillowLake Expansion
N
89
90
88
87
86
85 91112131415161718
86
87
88
89
8 7 6 5 4
84
83
82
81
80
7979
78
77
Clearwater175
GregoireLake 176
Janvier194
Cheecham
Figure 1Regional LocationOf the ProposedLaricina Saleski
to Cheecham Pipeline
National/Provincial
Environmentally Significant Areas
LEGEND
First Nations Land
Proposed Conseration or Recreation Area
Park or Protected Area
City/Town
Municipal Boundary
Waterbody
Watercourse
Railway
Stony Mountain Pipeline
Kilometre Post
Highway
0 5 10 15 20
SCALE: 1: 500,000
(All Locations Approximate)
km
August 2011
7478
63
881
63
63
Athabasca River
Ath
abas
ca R
iver
Saleski
KP 184
KP 180
KP 170
KP 160
KP 150KP 140KP 130
KP 80KP 70
KP 120KP 110KP 100
KP 90
KP 50
KP 0
KP 60
KP 40
KP 30
KP 20
KP 10
1985
84
21
ClearwaterRiver
Grand Rapids
BovinCreek
Wildland Park
Fort McMurray
REGIONALMUNICIPALITY
OF WOOD BUFFALO
MUNICIPALDISTRICT OF
OPPORTUNITY NO. 17
LAC LABICHE
COUNTY
Grand RapidsWildland Park
Crow LakeProvincial Park
Crow LakeEcologicalReserve
Engstrom LakeProvincial
Recreation Area
StonyMountainWildland
Park
Maqua LakeProvincial
Recreation Area
HangingstoneProvincial
Recreation Area
Gregoire LakeProvincial Park
Gipsy - GordonWildland Park
Gipsy LakeWildland Park
Gregoire/WillowLake Expansion
N
89
90
88
87
86
85 91112131415161718
86
87
88
89
8 7 6 5 4
84
83
82
81
80
7979
78
77
Clearwater175
GregoireLake 176
Janvier194
Cheecham
Figure 1Regional LocationOf the ProposedLaricina Saleski
to Cheecham Pipeline
National/Provincial
Environmentally Significant Areas
LEGEND
First Nations Land
Proposed Conseration or Recreation Area
Park or Protected Area
City/Town
Municipal Boundary
Waterbody
Watercourse
Railway
Stony Mountain Pipeline
Kilometre Post
Highway
0 5 10 15 20
SCALE: 1: 500,000
(All Locations Approximate)
km
August 2011
7478
63
881
63
63
Athabasca River
Ath
abas
ca R
iver
Saleski
KP 184
KP 180
KP 170
KP 160
KP 150KP 140KP 130
KP 80KP 70
KP 120KP 110KP 100
KP 90
KP 50
KP 0
KP 60
KP 40
KP 30
KP 20
KP 10
05 STONY MOUNTAIN PIPELINE
Right of Way Width
Given that the terrain poses challenges with respect to wetlands and access, we recognize how important it is to optimize working space and safety on the right of way.
Laricina has determined that safe installation of the pipeline project will require an approximately 35 metre wide right of way (30 metre permanent and 5 metre temporary). Additional temporary workspace may be taken in areas of challenging slopes, wet terrain, road and water course crossings and other infrastructure such as existing pipelines.
Community Involvement
Laricina is committed to transparent consultation with all stakeholders and nearby communities in the areas in which we operate. Our public consultation program is designed to reflect Energy Resources Conservation Board (ERCB) Directive 56 to ensure that we:
• engage with Aboriginal communities in the area to learn and understand how our proposed pipeline project may impact their rights and traditional uses;
• build and maintain transparent, mutually beneficial and respectful relationships with Aboriginal communities and our stakeholders;
• listen effectively and seek to understand the Aboriginal communities’ and stakeholders’ perspectives, requests, and recommendations and give them every consideration in light of our business requirements;
• review our progress and learnings with potentially impacted Aboriginal communities;
• seek input into the design of the consultation process and practices to ensure we respect and meet the communications and consultation needs of participants in the area;
• provide timely, accurate information in a manner that is conducive to promoting understanding of the information we are sharing;
• provide Aboriginal communities and stakeholders with the opportunity to understand our plans and operations and provide feedback on how their input will be incorporated in our plans and operations; and
• establish and maintain open communication and a high level of inclusiveness by identifying and including those who may have an interest or potentially be impacted by our activities and proposed activities.
Laricina will seek input into the design of the consultation process and will inform Aboriginal communities and stakeholders of proposed Stony Mountain Pipeline developments. We will provide all communities with the opportunity to understand our plans and operations, as well as provide feedback.
Laricina’s “Commitments Communications Model” will be adopted to promote open dialogue and integrate stakeholder feedback into our consultation program.
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Schedule
Laricina intends to file regulatory applications in mid-2012. Pending regulatory approval, construction would start in late 2013 with right of way clearing. Based on Laricina’s current plan, the blended crude bitumen pipeline will be completed by mid-2015, with the diluent pipeline completed a year later.
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Aboriginal and public consultation process
Application preparation
Application filing
Regulatory review
Engineering
Blended crude bitumen pipeline – Construction
Start-up
Diluent pipeline – Construction
Start-up
Final clean up
2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017
We will listen to you and to what matters most to your community. Your voice will be heard through direct dialogue with our team. By understanding your priorities, we can work together to minimize the impact of the Stony Mountain Pipeline.
WE HOPE TO HEAR FROM YOUPLEASE CONTACT US
FOR MORE INFORMATIONLaricina welcomes input from local communities, Aboriginal communities, land users, and stakeholders and can be contacted for questions or comments.
Yvonne Walsh Manager, Community Engagement
Laricina Energy Ltd. T: 403.718.9370East Tower, 5th Ave Place F: 403.263.0767Suite 800, 425 – 1st St. SW pipeline@laricinaenergy.comCalgary, AB T2P 3L8 www.laricinaenergy.com
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