Grants and Contributions:

Title:
Ibex SAGD steam technology contactor scale up and onsite prototype parametric testing.
Agreement Number:
1024371
Agreement Value:
$100,000.00
Agreement Date:
Jan 1, 2025 - Feb 28, 2026
Description:
Ibex technology will innovatively generate steam for in-situ oil sands producers by contacting the bitumen:water mixture (emulsion) that comes out of the reservoir with a hot bitumen stream. This project aims to design and modify the existing ibex™ test skid to scale the current 1:1000 contactor up to 1:20 scale, conduct performance tests on prototype fluids,
Organization:
National Research Council Canada
Expected Results:

The purpose of IRAP Contributions to Firms is to support research, development, adoption and/or adaptation of innovative or technology-driven new or improved products, services or processes in Canada up to their commercialization

Location:
Calgary, Alberta, CA T3B 0R8
Reference Number:
172-2024-2025-Q3-1024371
Agreement Type:
Contribution
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Business Number:
752761130
Recipient Type:
For-profit organization
Recipient's Legal Name:
Archer BD Inc.
Federal Riding Name:
Calgary Confederation
Federal Riding Number:
48005
Program:
Industrial Research Assistance Program – Contributions to Firms
Program Purpose:

The purpose of IRAP Contributions to Firms is to support research, development, adoption and/or adaptation of innovative or technology-driven new or improved products, services or processes in Canada up to their commercialization

Coverage:
IRAP Contributions to Firms projects stimulate wealth creation for Canada through technological innovation.
NAICS Code:
21114