Air Emissions Approval for Suncor Refinery - 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. The new equipment would release hydrogen sulphide, nitrogen oxides, and other contaminants into the air. Ontario is deciding whether to approve this under the Environmental Protection Act.
Why This Matters
Live in Sarnia or nearby? This refinery expansion could affect local air quality. The emissions include hydrogen sulphide (rotten egg smell) and benzo(a)pyrene, a known carcinogen. If you're concerned about what you breathe, this is your chance to weigh in.
What Could Change
If approved, Suncor can operate two new crude heaters at the refinery. The approval would set limits on emissions of hydrogen sulphide, nitrogen oxides, toluene, naphthalene, and benzo(a)pyrene. Conditions may require monitoring and reporting.
Key Issues
- Should the new crude heaters be approved given the air contaminants they will emit?
- What conditions should be placed on emissions of hydrogen sulphide, nitrogen oxides, and carcinogens?
How to Participate
- Review the proposal details on this 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 your comments to: Client Services and Permissions Branch, 135 St Clair Ave West, 1st Floor, Toronto, ON M4V 1P5.