Conflict analysis on water use and oil sands development in the Athabasca River

A conflict over water use and oil sands development in the Athabasca River Basin is modelled, and a stability analysis is carried out based on the Graph Model for Conflict Analysis. Oil sands require a great deal of water to extract bitumen, which may lead to insufficient water supply to the downstr...

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Main Authors: Kuang, Hanbin, Kilgour, D. Marc, Hipel, Keith W.
Format: Conference Proceeding
Language:English
Subjects:
Companies
Conflict Analysis
GMCR II
Government
Hydrocarbons
Industries
Investment
oil sands development
Rivers
water protection
Water resources
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Summary:A conflict over water use and oil sands development in the Athabasca River Basin is modelled, and a stability analysis is carried out based on the Graph Model for Conflict Analysis. Oil sands require a great deal of water to extract bitumen, which may lead to insufficient water supply to the downstream area. Moreover, inappropriate waste water disposal can have serious effects on local fresh water resources. In order to balance industrial development and environmental protection, the conflict among the Alberta government, oil sands companies, and non-governmental organizations are analyzed, and insights and reasonable suggestions are provided.
ISSN:1062-922X
2577-1655
DOI:10.1109/SMC.2014.6974373