REGULATORY & NAMEPLATE CAPACITIES

ABOUT THIS DATASET
This file contains a comprehensive list of all active oil sands schemes, including thermal in-situ facilities, bitumen upgraders and oil sands mining operations. Data include nameplate capacities by phase of expansion, future expansions, regulatory production limits and submissions for future projects currently under review.

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DATA HISTORY
• From 1967 to Q1/2026

FILE FORMAT:
Excel

UPDATED:
Mar 2026

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DOCUMENT CONTENTS
  • Facility operator, recovery method and start-up date
  • Project development history by phase of construction
  • AER application numbers and reference documents
  • OSCA and EPEA approval numbers
  • Nameplate capacities by phase of construction
  • Regulatory production limits
REGULATORY & NAMEPLATE CAPACITIES
Q1/2026 • THOUSAND BBL/DAY
FACILITY METRIC MINING UPGRADING IN-SITU
Approved Regulatory Limit 2,590 2,120 4,525
Operating Capacity 1,820 1,400 2,040
Capacity Under Construction 20 6 100
2026 Production Forecast 1,460 1,300 1,745
Unused Capacity 360 100 295
REPORTED  •  FORECAST