Should a New Condensate Refinery Be Built Near Edmonton?
Official title: Josephburg Condensate Fractionation Project Public Notice Participant Funding Available
A company wants to build a condensate distillation facility (essentially a refinery) in Alberta's Industrial Heartland, about 22 km northeast of Edmonton. The federal government is assessing potential environmental impacts. Right now, they're offering funding to help Indigenous communities and local residents participate in the review process.
Why This Matters
Live near Edmonton's Industrial Heartland? This refinery could affect local air quality and traffic. Indigenous communities in the area have a direct stake in how this project moves forward. Even if you're not nearby, this sets precedent for how major industrial projects get reviewed in Alberta.
What Could Change
If approved, a new condensate refinery would be built in Alberta's Industrial Heartland. The environmental assessment will determine what conditions or mitigation measures the project must meet. Participant funding decisions will shape who gets resources to engage in the review process.
Key Issues
- What environmental impacts could this refinery have on the surrounding area?
- How should Indigenous communities be involved in the assessment process?
- Who should receive funding to participate in the environmental review?
How to Participate
- Review the Initial Project Description to understand what's being proposed.
- Visit the project home page to submit comments during comment periods.
- Apply for participant funding by contacting fp-paf@iaac-aeic.gc.ca or calling 1-866-582-1884. Learn more about the Participant Funding Program.