Canadian Natural is taking a major step toward sustainable water management at its Albian Muskeg River Mine. The company is addressing a unique challenge: a large volume of highly saline water that cannot be discharged or used directly in bitumen extraction.
This project is piloting two advanced membrane technologies to treat and recycle this water for use in the extraction process. The pilot will test performance under real site conditions, including recovery rates and long-term reliability. If successful, this initiative will enable large-scale water recycling, reduce freshwater demand, and support more efficient operations.