World's largest slurry pump improves Aurora's reliability

Syncrude regards its Aurora North mine, which is located near Fort McKay in Alberta, Canada, as a model for oil-sands efficiency and smart energy use

The Aurora Hydrotransport System began operations in 2000

The mine sits 40km north of Syncrude’s Mildred Lake site.

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