Suncor Energy Inc. Toggle search box visibility Innovative technologies Suncor pioneered oil sands development. Our early investments in technology helped unlock the potential of the oil sands by improving reliability and performance, expanding productivity and driving down costs while reducing our environmental footprint. Today, new technology and innovative thinking remains fundamental to how we do business. We invest in incremental and game-changing technologies and pursue operational efficiencies. We also monitor technologies being developed by external parties to determine if, and when, an investment makes sense to advance the technology or adapt them for our business. From technologies to reduce our greenhouse gas emissions to the reconstruction of a fen to innovations in waterless extraction, we’re actively pursuing technologies to improve our costs and environmental performance in the areas of greenhouse gases, water, tailings and land. You can read about these and other innovations in our Report on Sustainability. Listen to a few of our employees in these videos as they share some of the technologies we are advancing. Permanent Aquatic Storage Structure (PASS) A Suncor-led research and technology development project focused on an accelerated dewatering process and treatment of fluid fine tailings creating a PASS lake shortly after the end of mine life. In situ technologies Currently, Suncor is advancing several significant in situ technologies to transform the environmental and economic performance of producing oil from the oil sands. Learn more about in situ technologies. Autonomous Haulage Systems Suncor is moving forward with the phased implementation of autonomous haul trucks at its operated mines. Autonomous trucks operate using GPS, wireless communications and perception technologies. LEARN MORE ABOUT Technology and innovation in our Report on Sustainability Evok Innovations Greenhouse gas emissions goal RELATED LINKS Submit your technology proposal through our online submission form Wapisiw Lookout Reclamation CCS Browser – Guide to CO 2 Capture and Storage SUSTAINABILITY Journey of Reconciliation Suncor Excellence Awards (SEA) Innovative technologies Evok Innovations Technology Proposal - Frequently Asked Questions Technology Proposal Submission Form Environment Health & Safety Community Consultation Awards Our purpose is to provide trusted energy that enhances people’s lives, while caring for each other and the Earth. Careers menu Investors menu Contractors and suppliers menu Contact us Sign up for news Legal and privacy Petro‑Canada Follow us © Suncor Energy Inc. 2021. All Rights Reserved. ™ Trademark of Suncor Energy Inc.