Kearl oil sands project

At full development, Kearl is expected to produce almost 500,000 bpd
of diluted bitumen, or about one in every eight barrels of oil in Canada
based on today’s production levels.
Source: Canadian Association of Petroleum Producers (CAPP)
Kearl oil sands project
State-of-the-art production, Supply and reliability
production Start-up expected late 2012
Jointly owned by Imperial Oil (operator) and ExxonMobil Canada, the Kearl oil sands project will produce one of
the largest and highest quality oil sands deposits in Canada. For decades, ExxonMobil and Imperial Oil have
advanced oil sands innovation, and the Kearl project represents a state-of-the-art approach to modern oil sands
production. Kearl’s proximity to North American markets via existing and proposed pipeline networks ensures a
secure and reliable supply of quality crude for U.S. and Canadian refineries.
Diluted bitumen production is anticipated to start by the end of 2012 and ramp up to an initial production level
of 160,000 barrels per day (bpd). At full development, Kearl is expected to produce almost 500,000 bpd of
diluted bitumen, which represents one in every eight barrels of oil in Canada based on today’s production levels.
It is estimated that 4.6 billion barrels of bitumen is recoverable. Once production begins, Imperial Oil will be one
of the largest producers of Canadian heavy crude oil.
Kearl: next generation oil sands production
Together, Imperial Oil and ExxonMobil have a strong trackrecord of developing new technologies and establishing
clear goals that guide project planning and execution.
Kearl relies on a combination of existing and new
technologies to mine and extract bitumen from oil sands.
High-capacity shovels and heavy-haul trucks remove and
transport ore for slurrying and extraction. Extracted
bitumen froth is processed through a proprietary paraffinic
froth treatment (PFT). This new technology processes
bitumen on-site to remove water and solids and improve
bitumen quality. The bitumen is then blended with
condensate to create a diluted bitumen product. The PFT
process removes a portion of the heavy end of the barrel
(asphaltenes) using less energy than would be required to
remove the same heavy ends in a coker at an on-site
upgrader, thus reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
New technologies will be evaluated and applied to
improve efficiency and further reduce emissions. Energy
audits and benchmarking performance measurements will
drive these improvements.
origin of “Kearl”
The Kearl project is named after Kearl Lake, which is located about 70 kilometers northeast of Fort McMurray, Alberta, on the
southern lease boundary of the project. Originally known as Muskeg Lake, the lake was renamed in 1950 in honor of Flight
Lieutenant Eldon Eastham Kearl. Born in Cardston, Alberta, Flight Lieutenant Kearl was a pilot in the Royal Canadian Air Force
during World War II. At the age of 23, his Lancaster bomber was reported missing after a night raid over Berlin on January 27,
1944. A member of his flight crew later reported that Flight Lieutenant Kearl and five other crew members had perished when
their plane went down. He was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross posthumously for service to his country.
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characteristics
market access
Kearl is a heavy, high sulfur diluted bitumen that is ideal for refineries with heavy crude capabilities. Kearl has an API gravity of
22.6, and contains 3.4 wt% sulfur and 8.9 wt% Conradson carbon, making it an attractive coking crude. The following table and
yields chart below show the expected properties of Kearl relative to other comparable crudes. The detailed assay can be found
on the included insert and the ExxonMobil equity crude website.
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Whole Crude Properties
Units
Kearl
API Gravity
Specific Gravity (60/60F)
Cold Lake
WCS
Maya
Castilla
Roncador
Heavy
22.6
21.1
21.2
21.1
18.9
18.4
0.918
0.927
0.927
0.927
0.941
0.944
3.4
3.5
3.4
3.6
1.6
0.7
Sulfur
wt%
Acidity
mg KOH/g
1.95
0.82
0.82
0.19
0.35
2.37
Pour Point
deg F
<(33)
<(33)
(20)
(25)
(6)
(11)
Nickel
ppm, wt
41
55
56
58
79
14
Vanadium
ppm, wt
113
156
138
305
326
24
Nitrogen
ppm, wt
3212
3457
3458
4450
4210
4600
ConCarbon, (CCR)
wt%
8.9
11.5
10.5
12.7
13.6
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Whole crude yields
Refining Properties
EstimatEd dElayEd coking yiElds
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The chart above shows the expected yields of Kearl with a
selection of other comparable heavy crude oils. Kearl has a
similar yield structure to other heavy Canadian grades such as
Cold Lake and WCS.
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Roncador
Heavy
coking
asphalt
cracking
Internal studies show that the relationship between
Conradson carbon and coke yield for Kearl is consistent
with other heavy crudes. The chart above shows that the
lower Conradson carbon content of the vac resid fraction
of Kearl is expected to result in higher liquid yield and
lower coke production when compared with heavy crude
alternatives.
The chart above shows blending Kearl with good quality
asphaltic crudes, such as Cold Lake, produces paving
asphalt binders that meet core North American
performance grade requirements. Laboratory studies show
that asphalt produced with Kearl in the crude slate is
suitable for use in producing emulsions and polymer
modified asphalts. Initial results indicate oxidized asphalt
with Kearl shows some sensitivity in weatherometer testing.
The whole crude vanadium and nickel content of Kearl is
about 150 ppm. This is low relative to other heavy crude
alternatives, making Kearl an attractive catalytic cracker
feed. The cracker feedstock yield of Kearl is expected to
be similar to other heavy crude alternatives.
environmental responsibility
Kearl has selected the most energy-efficient, commercially
proven and economically viable technologies available to
minimize emissions and greenhouse gases. Kearl uses
cogeneration for steam and electricity production, a lowenergy extraction process to recover bitumen, and heat
integration between the extraction and froth treatment
facilities to minimize energy consumption. Relying on these
advances, Kearl production will result in about the same
greenhouse gas emissions as many other oils refined in the
United States.
As operator, Imperial Oil understands its duty to be a good
corporate citizen and knows that part of this responsibility is
to do what it can now to make sure future reclamation efforts
are successful. The plans for Kearl include a major
commitment to progressive land reclamation, in which land
used early in the project will be reclaimed as mining is
expanded to new areas. The project will also rely on
advanced tailings technologies to recycle process water,
reduce water demand, and reduce the size and scale of
tailings ponds.
compensation lake
a control value will be used to slowly fill the new lakes with water
First nations group will
help plan revegetation
Compensation
Lake
Kearl Lake
Kearl is building three compensation lakes to replace fish habitat
disrupted by development. these lakes will be deep enough to allow fish
to winter in them and will eventually connect to the existing Kearl lake.
contact inForMation
coMMercial
Mike Wheeler
Heavy Oil Marketing Manager
on behalf of Imperial Oil Resources
403.237.3126
michael.b.wheeler@exxonmobil.com
Tom Martenak
International Equity Crude Sales Manager
on behalf of ExxonMobil Oil Corporation
703.846.5529
thomas.j.martenak@exxonmobil.com
technical
Chris Wolfe
Process Technology Advisor
chris.j.wolfe@esso.ca
logistics
Dietmar Kohlmann
Kearl Logistics
dietmar.j.kohlmann@esso.ca
WeBsite
www.exxonmobil.com/crude_oil
Disclaimer: The provided information, including the crude oil assays, product yields and properties, is based on analysis, estimates and predictions. No representation or
warranty, expressed or implied, is made as to the accuracy or completeness of this information. Neither Imperial Oil Limited, Exxon Mobil Corporation or their affiliates or
agents accept any liability for any use made of the brochure and information. This brochure does not represent an offer to sell Kearl crude oil to any recipient.
Kearl properties compared to other crude oils
Key Product Properties
Units
Kearl
Cold Lake
WCS
Maya
Castilla
Roncador Hvy
Light Naphtha (60-165F)
API Gravity
Heavy Naphtha (165-330F)
83.1
87.0
87.9
86.7
84.9
70.9
API Gravity
56.6
56.1
58.1
58.6
59.4
50.8
Naphthenes
vol%
34.7
36.2
40.1
26.2
43.5
68.5
Aromatics
Kerosene (330-480F)
vol%
14.6
12.7
11.6
12.4
10.4
5.8
40.3
37.7
37.1
44.1
39.1
37.3
API Gravity
Sulfur
wt%
0.33
0.80
0.52
0.78
0.24
0.24
Cloud Point
deg F
(64)
<(76)
<(76)
(54)
(56)
<(76)
Smoke Point
Gas Oil / Diesel (480-650F)
mm
21.8
20.0
21.5
24.7
18.0
19.9
API Gravity
26.9
26.1
26.9
32.3
27.8
25.9
Sulfur
wt%
1.45
1.93
1.54
2.17
0.67
0.57
Cloud Point
deg F
(31)
(36)
(38)
17
13
<(76)
Cetane Index
Vacuum Gas Oil (650-1000F)
40.2
38.1
39.3
50.1
41.2
37.2
API Gravity
14.1
15.1
16.2
19.6
17.9
17.6
3.34
3.36
2.99
3.22
1.58
0.73
Sulfur
wt%
Acidity, TAN
mg KOH/g
3.39
1.17
1.29
0.05
0.47
2.85
Nitrogen
ppm-wt
1895
1778
1297
1734
1590
2719
Aniline Point
Vacuum Resid (1000F+)
deg F
131
139
151
165
149
155
4.04
0.38
3.12
0.02
(1.81)
7.76
5.81
6.01
5.67
5.78
2.88
0.92
API Gravity
Sulfur
wt%
Conradson Carbon
wt%
23.5
30.2
26.3
32.0
40.2
19.6
Nitrogen
ppm-wt
6931
8237
7935
9331
11240
10801
Nickel
ppm-wt
121
161
139
125
243
41
Vanadium
ppm-wt
327
408
341
697
1001
69
Viscosity at 100C
cSt
28020
>300000
84933
>300000
>300000
11117
Disclaimer: The provided information, including the crude oil assays, product yields and properties, is based on analysis, estimates and predictions. No representation or warranty, expressed or implied, is made as to the accuracy or completeness of this
information. Neither Imperial Oil Limited, Exxon Mobil Corporation or their affiliates or agents accept any liability for any use made of the brochure and information. This brochure does not represent an offer to sell Kearl crude oil to any recipient.
Kearl Detailed Assay
Kearl
Cuts
Cut volume, %
API Gravity
Specific Gravity (60/60F)
Carbon, wt %
Hydrogen, wt %
Neutralization number (TAN), MG/GM
Sulfur, wt%
Mercaptan sulfur, ppm
Hydrogen Sulfide (dissolved), ppm
Viscosity at 20C/68F, cSt
Viscosity at 40C/104F, cSt
Viscosity at 50C/122F, cSt
Viscosity at 100C/212F, cSt
Viscosity at 150C/302F, cSt
Cetane Index
Paraffins, vol %
Naphthenes, vol %
Aromatics, vol %
Heat of Combustion (Net), BTU/lb
Pour point, F
Cloud point, F
Freeze point, F
Naphthalenes, vol %
Smoke point, mm
Aniline pt, F
Nitrogen, ppm
CCR, wt%
N-Heptane Insolubles (C7 Asphaltenes), wt%
Nickel, ppm
Vanadium, ppm
Calcium, ppm
Reid Vapor Pressure (RVP) Whole Crude, psi
Salt content, ptb
Distillation Type
ASTM IBP, F
5 vol%, F
10 vol%, F
20 vol%, F
30 vol%, F
40 vol%, F
50 vol%, F
60 vol%, F
70 vol%, F
80 vol%, F
90 vol%, F
95 vol%, F
ASTM EP, F
Whole Crude
-200 to 1499
100
22.59
0.9183
84.26
12.06
1.954
3.3811
89.5
0
212.13
71.91
46.39
10.01
4.07
Butane & Lighter
-200 to 60
0.77
117.54
0.5682
82.91
17.07
0.042
0.0117
111.9
20.6
24.3
42.2
100
0
0
Light Naphtha
60 to 165
11.76
83.1
0.6594
83.82
16.16
0.042
0.0177
161.9
90.6
8.8
0.6
<(33)
Heavy Naphtha
165 to 330
10.78
56.6
0.7522
85.98
13.95
0.051
0.0723
268.2
25.9
50.7
34.7
14.6
18589
<(71)
<(76)
<(112)
23
3212.2
8.91
4
40.7
113.2
15
3.7
8.9
D1160
58.1
84.9
119.9
235.6
519.1
650.7
774.4
898.2
1006.7
1119.2
1232.2
1314.5
1411.0
D86
99.0
104.2
107.0
107.8
114.8
119.6
120.8
122.8
126.2
132.9
138.2
142.8
147.0
D86
200.5
204.1
205.9
209.2
214.0
218.8
225.6
234.4
245.2
259.2
277.4
289.3
304.5
Kerosene
330 to 480
3.93
40.32
0.8235
86.25
13.42
0.149
0.3283
174.1
Gasoil / Diesel
480 to 650
9.69
26.89
0.8934
86.32
12.22
1.394
1.4453
194.5
Vacuum Gas Oil
650 to 1000
31.07
14.09
0.9719
85.13
11.33
3.393
3.3449
199.2
Vacuum Resid
1000+
32.00
4.04
1.044
82.44
11.06
1.673
5.8068
2.05
1.46
1.27
0.73
0.49
38.4
38.7
42.6
17.4
18469
<(71)
(64)
(56.3)
0.8
21.8
135.5
0.7
17.44
7.9
5.79
2.02
1.1
40.2
11.9
57.9
23.9
2208.47
326.26
156.07
14.49
4.24
>300000
>300000
>300000
28019.63
722.11
3.1
30.7
52.2
0.1
8.4
66.7
(47)
(31)
(25.1)
2.4
15.4
136.9
101.9
0.01
<0.1
<0.1
<0.1
40
145
130.8
1895
0.96
<0.1
0.2
0.4
6931.3
23.54
8.3
121.3
326.6
D86
364.0
367.7
368.6
372.5
378.9
387.5
396.7
407.5
418.0
427.7
436.2
440.9
444.8
D86
509.8
517.7
524.0
535.9
546.0
554.9
561.0
568.7
576.3
584.6
592.6
597.4
601.4
D1160
693.1
698.8
714.1
743.3
772.7
802.1
831.9
860.5
888.4
916.1
940.5
954.7
971.2
D1160
1040.0
1045.3
1060.9
1094.1
1129.7
1168.7
1210.8
1257.3
1303.9
1351.6
1397.8
1425.7
1459.4