The Canadian oil sands industry consumes large quantities of natural gas to supply its energy needs and produce hydrogen
The EUB expects Alberta crude bitumen production to reach 371 103m3/d by 2012, a 2.8-fold increase from 2002
Based on the configuration of currently operating projects, it is estimated that achieving this production level would require 60-75 106m3/d of natural gas in 2012 - an unsustainable level
The industry is working hard to reduce energy requirements and/or find alternative energy sources