LNG - Fracking

Risks of steam-assisted bitumen recovery are too little discussed, experts say.

By Andrew Nikiforuk, The Tyee, Oct 7, 2013
http://thetyee.ca/News/2013/10/07/Next-Oil-Sands-Threat/

A recent blow-out at Canadian Natural Resources Ltd.'s Primrose facility in northern Alberta sheds light on a serious but little discussed topic in the oil sands industry: caprock integrity.

The BC First Nations' LNG Summit began in Prince George, on Wednesday. Chiefs around northern BC have gathered to discuss the effects of the liquefied natural gas industry with delegates from the provincial and federal government. Joe Oliver, Minister of Natural Resources says he feels confident aboriginal communities, government and industry can get on the same page with development, saying chiefs are prepared to discuss economic benefits and environmental concerns with liquefied natural gas