Reducing environmental impacts while pursuing reliable and affordable energy
Increase the energy efficiency of our Canadian operations
At Esso™- and Mobil™-branded service stations
We are continuing to install energy conservation technology at retail sites. As of 2015, 125 of our largest sites have been upgraded. The automated building systems are designed to manage and reduce electricity and energy consumption. In addition, all sites built since 2009 are equipped with energy efficient LED exterior lighting. We also have started a program to retrofit the exterior lighting of pre-2009 stations with LED lighting systems.
At Imperial plants and refineries
Through the use of energy-efficient cogeneration at Imperial facilities we are reducing the energy needs of our operations in Canada, reducing the amount of greenhouse gases emitted and minimizing our dependence on less efficient local energy grids. Cogeneration is the use of waste steam and heat to produce electricity.
- In Ontario, our cogeneration plant is providing about 60 percent of the Sarnia site’s electricity needs through clean-burning natural gas – reducing our dependence on the Ontario electricity grid.
- In Alberta, our Cold Lake cogeneration plant has reduced CO2 emissions by 40 percent, and we are investing in new units as part of the Nabiye expansion.
- At our Kearl oil sands operation, the use of cogeneration will help reduce CO2 emissions by half a million tonnes per year compared to using purchased power from the local energy grid. That’s the equivalent of removing about 125,000 cars from Canadian roads.
Improve efficiency in consumer use of fuels
Develop breakthrough technologies
Reduce greenhouse gas emissions
Our new steam-flooding technology will help improve resource recovery and at the same time reduce greenhouse gas emission intensity by up to 30 percent.
Improve the efficiency of oil recovery
In the cyclic solvent pilot project, we are using solvents (instead of more energy demanding steam) to reduce the thickness or ‘viscosity’ of heavy oil deposits.
Minimize water use
A new game-changing technology is in development that will allow bitumen (heavy oil) to be separated from mined oil sands without the use of water. This would help minimize water use and help us preserve aquatic habitats.
Energy to take you further
The helpful services found at Esso™ and Mobil™ stations and Imperial provide the fuels and expertise to help power customers across Canada.
Careers and workforce
From joining our Canadian head office to being part of our global team, Imperial is a dynamic and exciting place to work.
Helping businesses run efficiently
From wholesale fuels and fuel system management to high quality marine and aviation fuel and more, Imperial can help keep businesses running more efficiently.
Fuelling Canadian journeys since 1880
Imperial is proud to have played a role in some of Canada’s most memorable journeys for more than a century.
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