Neil R. Edmunds
Mr. Edmunds is currently Vice President Enhanced Oil Recovery (EOR) for Laricina Energy Ltd. Mr. Edmunds brings a strong technical background of over 33 years in the oil and oil sands industry focused primarily on thermal recovery of heavy oil.
Prior to his current position with Laricina, Mr. Edmunds was Reservoir Engineering Specialist with EnCana Corp. from 2000 to 2005 where he provided reservoir and operations direction for Foster Creek’s Vapex and SAGD pilots, researched new recovery technologies and provided expert testimony on gas over bitumen issues before regulatory hearings. Formerly, Mr. Edmunds was Manager, Enhanced Oil Recovery for CS Resources Limited responsible for the Senlac thermal project and later Vice President, Recovery Technologies focused on research projects for enhanced oil recovery. Since 1997, Mr. Edmunds has been Principal of Clearwater Engineering providing periodic consulting services in thermal recovery and the development of reservoir simulation software. Prior to that, Mr. Edmunds was Process Development Coordinator at the Underground Test Facility (UTF) for Alberta Oil Sands Technology and Research Authority (AOSTRA), and was previously Senior Reservoir Engineer with Vikor Resources Ltd. and AOSTRA.
Mr. Edmunds holds a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering (Gold Medal) from the University of Alberta. He is a well respected researcher, author and presenter of the many issues, challenges and technological advancements for heavy oil and bitumen recovery. Mr. Edmunds is a member of the Canadian Heavy Oil Association, Society of Petroleum Engineers and Association of Professional Engineers, Geologists and Geophysicists of Alberta