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Technology Preview
Calgary21st January 2009
Agenda
10.00 Welcome and introduction
10.15 Presentation of Tarblaster technology, and Q&A
11.15 Discussion on perceived strengths of technology
12.00 Sandwich lunch
12.45 Identification of key challenges, potential solutions, and timeline
13.45 Discussion of commercialisation options and preferences
14.30 Conclusions and action plan
15.00 End of meeting
Background
Presentation of Tarblaster Technology and Q&A
Background Introduction to Technology and Innovations Status and Testing Business Case Next Steps - Commercialisation
Tarblaster AS
Based in Norway, commenced operations 2007
Incorporated by 88 shareholders from Norway, England, Sweden, Germany, Switzerland, USA and Canada
Number of issued shares 11.000.000
CEO Olav Ellingsen
The company subcontract its other needs such as accounting, auditing, financial advisors and legal assistance from case to case.
Board of Directors• Chairman, lawyer Morten Borch, Oslo• Member, engineer, Steve Kent, London• Member, marketing investigator Bjarte S. Ellingsen, Oslo• Member, engineer Olav Ellingsen, Florø
R&D Partners
Sintef Energy Research AS, Trondheim , Norway• Professor Jens Hetland• Ph.D. Jørn Bakken
Nyhavna Mekaniske AS• Engineer Sig Fuglestad
KGD Development AS• CEO Engineer Roger Gale• Professor Finn Drangsholt
Statistics For Tar Sands In Alberta, Canada
Total volume in place 1,7-2,5 trillion barrels Total recoverable (probable) 335 billion barrels Surface mining proven reserves 35 billion barrels Other methods proven reserves 98 billion barrels Present production 1,1 million bbl/day Projected production 2010 2,0 million bbl/day Projected production 2015 4,0 million bbl/day (*) Tar sand moved per bbl 2,0 ton Water consumption per bbl 430 liter (if no recycling) Number of leases in Alberta 2.800
(*) At this production level it will take about 100 years to empty the proven reserves
Problems Connected With Existing Technology
High consumption of water (40 million liter pr 100.000 barrels of oil produced)
Water polluted with small amount of oil and fines High level of energy consumption – Natural gas main energy
source High output of CO2 emission Huge capital investments Heavy oil which must be upgraded or mixed with light oil prior
to refining Environmental footprint Overall recovery
Reference- Oil Sands Technology Roadmap, Alberta Chamber of Resources, Jan 2004
Problems Connected With Existing Technology
Overall Emissions and Waste from Present Oil Sand Operations (Total CO2 emissions ~ 43kg/bbl)
Introduction to Tarblaster Technology and Innovations
What is Tarblaster?
Tarblaster is a “dry” process for the simultaneous extraction and upgrading of oil from oil sand, oil shale and other particle-oil mixes (e.g. sludge) in one operation, without the use of water or steam.
Technical feasibility based on:• Unique low temperature and pressure thermo-mechanical process• Process equipment known to the industry • Mining operation as for existing technology
Tarblaster AS will develop, refine and commercialize this revolutionary and highly beneficial technology, which offers substantial economic benefits to clients engaged in the extraction of oil from oil sand and oil shale.
The Benefits OfTarblaster Technology
No water consumption Clean dry sand emitted – no wet tailings CO2 emissions reduced by at least 30% Extraction and upgrading of the oil in one operation CAPEX reduced by ~80% Increased value of oil by:
Increased API from 8 to 25* Reduced sulphur (50-60%) and metal (90-95%) content
Low energy consumption Self-sustained with energy by combustion of ~12% of recovered oil Low OPEX Easy to scale up
(*) Proved API 18, but believe it will be possible to reach API 25 by an add on process
Tarblaster - How It WorksSimplified Flow Diagram
The basic process can be described in 5 key steps:
1.Oil sand is injected into a low-temperature reactor, heated by partial combustion of the oil in the injected sand. Within the reactor, oil is stripped off the sand, and partial cracking also takes place.
2.The sand is then conveyed pneumatically into a riser by the hot gases, and routed to a cyclone.
3.Within the cyclone, the sand is separated from the stream and is returned to the reactor, and the solid-free gases are transported to a condensation system.
4.The condensation system is a dual procedure, avoiding formation of emulsions, and resulting in two streams of liquid oil and natural water (originating from sand).
5.The sand from the reactor is discharged continuously into a steam boiler which extracts the heat in the sand for steam generation, prior to final discharge of clean, dry sand.
Tarblaster – Process Overview
Tarblaster – Flow Diagram
Tarblaster Main Components
Reactor with start up burner
Hopper for material feed
Cyclone for solids separation
Sand filter for fines separation
Exhaust gas heat exchanger
Solid/gas heat exchanger
Fluidized gas super heater
Oil condenser Water condenser
Status and Testing
Development To Date
Technology developed by Tarblaster a/s, Norway Investors include energy-sector VC The test rig at SINTEF, Norway was completed for testing in
July 2008 Oil sand oil with an
initial grade of 10 API has been extracted at 360C and upgraded to 18 API oil, at a production rate of 2 barrels/ day
With aim to reach
25 API first half 2009
Test Unit
First test June 2008
Test rig ready for testing at SINTEF ENERGY RESEARCH AS, Trondheim
Mixed Oil Sand
First Oil Recovered
Dry Spent Sand
Results of Testing
Combustor
Riser
Cyclone
Sand box
Oil condenser
Water condenser
Reactor
Combustor
Hopper
Steam condenserRiser
Oil tank
Knock down tank
Oil condenserWater condenser
Knock down tank
Gas supply
Sample condenser
Knock down tank Combustor
Hopper tankSuper heater
Oil tank
Temp curves first test
From Oil Sand To Oil
Business Case
Tarblaster Logistics
Expected Results
MATERIAL INITIALAPI
UPGRADED API
COMMENTS
Atabasca tar sand (bitumen)
8-10 25 1 w% coke in tailingsTemperature 350-400 CPressure 1,1 barSulphur reduction 50-60%Metal reduction 90-95%
Next Steps –Commercialisation
Technology Commercialisation
ACTIVITY LEVEL YEAR %
Basic technology research
1 1999-02
Basic principle evaluated and theoretical calculations performed
100
Research to prove feasibility
2 2002-06
Technology concept and patent application filed
100
Technology development
3 200720082009
Construction of the rig completedInitial tests and proof of conceptMass and Energy Balance Tests
100100
0
Technology demonstration
4 201020112012
Engineering TB 2000ConstructionCommissioning on site
500
System test and operation
5 2015? Tarblaster proven through successful operation
0
Main Commercialisation Activities
Summary of Key Benefits
For Existing Industry As An Add On Process
Reduced Capital Investment
Reduced Environmental Impacts and thus reduced Liability
Risks
Shorter Pay Back Time
Lower Recovery Costs And Higher Yield
Can Handle Lean Sand
Solves The “Water Problem”
Agenda
10.00 Welcome and introduction
10.15 Presentation of Tarblaster technology, and Q&A
11.15 Discussion on perceived strengths of technology
12.00 Sandwich lunch
12.45 Identification of key challenges, potential solutions, and timeline
13.45 Discussion of commercialisation options and preferences
14.30 Conclusions and action plan
15.00 End of meeting
Discussion onPerceived Strengths of
Technology
Agenda
10.00 Welcome and introduction
10.15 Presentation of Tarblaster technology, and Q&A
11.15 Discussion on perceived strengths of technology
12.00 Sandwich lunch
12.45 Identification of key challenges, potential solutions, and timeline
13.45 Discussion of commercialisation options and preferences
14.30 Conclusions and action plan
15.00 End of meeting
Identification of key challenges, potential solutions, and timeline
Discussion of commercialisation options and preferences
Conclusions and action plan
Contacts:
Olav Ellingsen, Tarblaster ASPhone: +47 4840 0614
Chris Dudgeon, OTM Consulting LtdPhone: +44 1483 598000