GE to provide water evaporation technology for Algar Lake project

Canadian firm Grizzly Oil Sands LC has selected GE’s produced water evaporation technology for its Algar Lake project near Fort McMurray in Alberta, Canada.

Under phase I, the steam-assisted gravity drainage project will produce 5,000-6,000 barrels per day of bitumen; with GE’s water evaporation technology, it will be able to recycle up to 97% of the produced water.

The technology, combined with GE’s contaminant reduction system, will produce a distillate suitable for use as feed water to high-pressure drum boilers.

GE’s evaporation process and contaminant reduction system is designed to achieve complete water recycling, reduce freshwater requirements and offer lower capital and operating costs.

GE will also provide the project with system design, equipment, instruments and controls, training and site support.