First steam for Surmont SAGD phase two

US independent ConocoPhillips has started up the second phase of its Surmont steam-assisted gravity drainage oil sands project in Alberta, achieving first steam on Sunday.

First steam: Surmont SAGD project on schedule for first oil in third quarter
First steam: Surmont SAGD project on schedule for first oil in third quarter
Published 1 June 2015, 22:45Updated 1 June 2015, 22:45