Energy and Mines 10, 20, 30

(a)	Explain the importance of oil and gas companies conducting feasibility studies and environmental impact assessments prior to establishing a drilling site.
(b)	Summarize the preparation of a drilling site including the role of an Indigenous Elder, Knowledge Keeper or monitor in identifying historic activities (e.g., sweats, sun dances, hunting and fishing sites, and ceremonial sites).
(c)	Describe the parts and operation of a drilling rig.
(d)	Explore the types of drilling (e.g., directional and fracking) used based on the structure of the oil field.
(e)	Identify major factors affecting when a drilled well is brought into production.
(f)	Explain the financial feasibility (e.g., low quality deposit) and geological challenges of establishing a well.
(g)	Explain the steps necessary to bring a well into production.
(h)	Describe the operation of a typical producing well, including the purpose and procedures of well servicing and the role of the Indigenous monitor.
(i)	Explore how oil and gas being found together impacts the operation of a well.
(j)	Investigate the impacts of oil and gas extraction (e.g., injection of wastewater and fracking) on earth movement.
(k)	Identify how wells are manipulated (e.g., cyclic solvent injection, hot water injection and carbon dioxide as a carrier of heat) to extract more oil.
(l)	Examine the use of fibre optics and digital technology in and between wells to collect data.
(m)	Assess the environmental impact of oil and gas extraction.
(n)	Describe the environmental impact of water released during oil extraction.
(o)	Discuss the steps taken to mitigate drilling risks (e.g., exposure to hydrogen sulfide gas and oil contamination) to keep employees, local communities and ecosystems safe.

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