Facts on Oil Sands – There’s an App For That!

Now more then ever, you can choose how you’d like to access information. CAPP has created an all-encompassing Oil Sands app to help you access facts and engage in a constructive dialogue right from the palm of your hand.

This educational and informative app facilitates a fact-based discussion on Canada’s oil sands.The strength of Canada’s economy depends on industry’s ability to provide safe, secure and reliable energy to customers across North America. Canadians expect responsible development and want to know that the industry is continuing to do its part in protecting the environment while developing this world-class resource. Having quick access to facts about the industry’s impacts and benefits means you can knowledgably participate in the discussion with anyone, anywhere using this new app.

The Facts on Oil Sands app is part of the oil sands industry’s broader communications and outreach efforts, which include the hard copy fact book and outreach to communities, policy-makers, media and the general public.

CAPP encourages users to provide feedback on the app via the Blackberry and Apple, app stores, as well as to CAPP directly by pressing Ask CAPP at the bottom of every content page in the app.

Downloading the app is easy. From your mobile device, search ‘oil sands’ in the Apple or BlackBerry app stores or click the links below. Downloading the app takes only a few minutes.

Get the BlackBerry version here.
Get the Apple version here.

CAPP app features include:

1. Facts on oil sands and the economy, environment and energy security.
2. Fact-sharing via Twitter, Facebook and email.
3. Facts are sourced and links to sources are provided.
4. Users can opt to be notified of updates as new reports are released and data is updated.
5. Examples are provided to illustrate what oil sands companies are doing to improve performance.
6. Ability to share the app with contacts at the touch of a button.
7. Users can send questions to CAPP directly through the app.

The Canadian Association of Petroleum Producers (CAPP) represents member companies that produce about 90% of  Canada’s natural gas and crude oil.