Synopsis

Within Alberta, Canada lies the world’s largest known deposit of oil, a single source valued in the trillions of dollars. Yet, this resource is bound within an intricate blend of sand, water, and clay, and retrieving it will require an investment measured in billions. This account explores the rivalry between Syncrude and Shell Oil companies as they compete to extract this black gold. It examines the colossal machinery and systems employed to remove, transport, and process the oil, separating it