As a major operator in the oil sands, Suncor will continue to deliver safe, reliable energy while focusing on growth, technical innovation and environmental sustainability.
Oil sands process and production
Oil sand is a mixture of bitumen, sand, clay and water. Because it does not flow like conventional crude oil which is a liquid, it must be mined or heated underground before it can be processed.
Once the bitumen has been extracted, we upgrade it into higher-value synthetic crude oil, diesel fuel and other products.
Suncor extracts bitumen in two ways: mining and in situ.
