The three separate research projects sit within COSIA\u2019s Water Environment Priority Area, one of four focus areas for COSIA and will contribute to reducing water use and increasing water-recycling rates at oil sands mining and in-situ operations.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe are honored to play a role in helping develop new water-management solutions for Canada\u2019s oil sands operations,\u201d said Matthew Sutton, AECOM\u2019s chief executive, environment. \u201cCOSIA\u2019s work in driving innovation represents an important exchange between the industry\u2019s commitment to technical leadership and corporate responsibility.\u201d<\/p>\n
COSIA is an alliance of oil sands producers focused on accelerating the pace of improvement in environmental performance for Canada\u2019s oil sands through collaborative action and innovation. To date, COSIA member companies have shared 560 distinct technologies and innovations that cost over C$900 million to develop.<\/p>\n
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