An innovative approach
As the world goes through an energy transition, our goal is to reduce our emissions and expand our energy offerings into low-emissions businesses to provide the energy the world needs. As part of our evolution, we continue to harness technology capabilities to improve the safety, reliability, productivity and environmental performance of our operations.
Our continuous investment
In 2022, we invested approximately $545 million in technology development, deployment and digitalization transformation. We also invest in energy expansion projects – such as cogeneration, hydrogen and renewable fuels – to address climate change and provide low-emission sources of energy.
A female employee completing survey activity as part of winter reclamation work at Base Plant. She is walking around outdoors in the snow on a sunny afternoon carrying flags and survey equipment and wearing winter PPE.

Reclamation technologies

Through research, new technologies and collaboration, we are accelerating the pace of progressive reclamation of disturbed land at our mining and in situ locations.
Two workers looking at a Surface tablet at MacKay River Unit 900. They are wearing blue hard hats, ear plugs, safety glasses, face masks and coveralls. There are Cogen stacks in the background.

In situ technologies

We are advancing a portfolio of in situ technologies with the potential to lower the carbon intensity of producing bitumen.
Enerkem facility in Edmonton, Alta., at sunset.

Renewable technologies

While liquid fuels blended with first-generation biofuels comprise the bulk of transportation energy today, electric vehicle infrastructure, advanced generation renewable fuels and hydrogen fuel are all expected to grow.
A female worker wearing PPE, using a Microsoft Surface Pro at MacKay River site.

Digitalization

The implementation of new digital tools, standardized processes and advanced analytics is helping us to improve our business performance.
Explore digitalization
Suncor Chief Financial Officer, Kris Smith participates in a panel discussion at 2023 CERAWeek in Houston, Texas. There are three men sitting on a stage.

Collaboration and engagement

Low-carbon energy expansion requires technological advancement and significant collaboration. We are collaborating and engaging to share knowledge and accelerate our industry forward.
A group photo of participants at SevenGen’s Innovation Jam- a Suncor Energy Foundation supported intiative for youth innovation.

Social innovation

We believe that social innovation is one way we can transform ourselves, our organizations and ultimately society in service of positive systems change.

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