Air Emissions Permit for Suncor Refinery Expansion - Sarnia
Official title: 1277136 Alberta Ltd. and Suncor Energy Inc. as general partners for and on behalf of Suncor Energy Products Partnership - Environmental Compliance Approval (air)
Suncor wants to install two new crude oil heaters at its Sarnia refinery. This requires a new air and noise permit from Ontario. The heaters would release hydrogen sulphide, nitrogen oxides, toluene, naphthalene, and benzo(a)pyrene into the air.
Why This Matters
Live in Sarnia or nearby? This refinery expansion would add new air pollutants to your neighbourhood. Some of these chemicals, like benzo(a)pyrene, are known carcinogens. If you're concerned about air quality in Chemical Valley, this is your chance to weigh in.
What Could Change
If approved, Suncor could operate two new crude heaters at the Sarnia refinery. The permit would set limits on emissions of hydrogen sulphide, nitrogen oxides, and other contaminants. Conditions may require monitoring and reporting of air quality impacts.
Key Issues
- Should the new crude heaters be approved given the additional air emissions?
- What conditions should be placed on emissions of hydrogen sulphide, nitrogen oxides, and carcinogens?
- What noise controls are needed for the new equipment?
How to Participate
- Review the proposal details on the consultation page. Note the ERO number 026-0005 for your submission.
- Submit your comment online through the ERO portal, or email enviropermissions@ontario.ca with ERO number 026-0005 in your message.
- You can also mail comments to Client Services and Permissions Branch, 135 St Clair Ave West, 1st Floor, Toronto, ON M4V 1P5.
Submit Your Input
Tips for Your Submission
- Include the ERO number 026-0005 in your email or letter