Evaluation of Vehicle Emissions Reduction Options for the Oil Sands Mining Fleet

March 2008

This report discusses technology options for reducing emissions of nitrogen oxides (NOx) and particulate matter (PM) from the non-road diesel equipment used in oil sands surface mining operations in Alberta.  Surface mining of oil sands is similar to other surface mining operations, and involves the use of a variety of large diesel-powered equipment including shovels, heavy-hauler trucks, dozers, graders, loaders, and other support equipment.