Husky Energy Inc. - Water Security 2020
W0. Introduction
W0.1
(W0.1) Give a general description of and introduction to your organization.
Husky Energy Inc. ("Husky" or the "Company") is an integrated energy company based in Calgary, Alberta and its common shares are publicly traded on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol HSE. The Company operates in Canada, the United States and the Asia Pacific region. The Company's business strategy is to generate returns from a portfolio of projects and investment opportunities across two main businesses: an integrated Canada-U.S. upstream and downstream corridor ("Integrated Corridor"); and production located offshore the east coast of Canada ("Atlantic") and offshore China and Indonesia ("Asia Pacific" and with Atlantic, collectively "Offshore").
W-CH0.1a
(W-CH0.1a) Which activities in the chemical sector does your organization engage in?
Bulk organic chemicals
W-OG0.1a
(W-OG0.1a) Which business divisions in the oil & gas sector apply to your organization?
Upstream
Midstream/Downstream
W0.2
(W0.2) State the start and end date of the year for which you are reporting data.
Start date | End date | |
Reporting year | January 1 2019 | December 31 2019 |
W0.3
(W0.3) Select the countries/areas for which you will be supplying data.
Canada
United States of America
W0.4
(W0.4) Select the currency used for all financial information disclosed throughout your response.
CAD
W0.5
(W0.5) Select the option that best describes the reporting boundary for companies, entities, or groups for which water impacts on your business are being reported.
Companies, entities or groups over which operational control is exercised
W0.6
(W0.6) Within this boundary, are there any geographies, facilities, water aspects, or other exclusions from your disclosure?
Yes
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W0.6a
(W0.6a) Please report the exclusions.
Exclusion | Please explain |
Asia Pacific | Water data for this region is not currently consolidated at the corporate level. Water withdrawals and discharges at Husky-operated Asia Pacific activities (drilling and completions) are expected |
Operations | to be immaterial to the Company's overall water metrics. |
Retail Operations | Retail operations are a mix of corporate and franchised locations. Water withdrawals and discharges at these facilities are expected to be immaterial to the Company's overall water metrics. |
Rainwater, | These sources are not consistently tracked and are therefore not included for the purpose of consistency. Domestic and rainwater consumption are expected to be immaterial to the Company's |
domestic use | overall water consumption. |
Divested Facilities | Water data is not accounted for after operational control has been transferred. |
W1. Current state
W1.1
(W1.1) Rate the importance (current and future) of water quality and water quantity to the success of your business.
Direct use | Indirect | Please explain | |
importance | use | ||
rating | importance | ||
rating | |||
Sufficient | Vital | Important | Good quality freshwater is an integral part of Husky's onshore operations and facilities. It is used in operational processes where alternatives are not feasible or economic, |
amounts of | and therefore considered vital. Upstream, the Company's primary use of freshwater is at its thermal projects in Saskatchewan. The primary downstream uses of freshwater | ||
good quality | are at the Lima Refinery and the Husky Lloydminster Upgrader. Freshwater dependency is expected to remain steady at the Upgrader, and increase at the Saskatchewan | ||
freshwater | thermal projects in tandem with production increases. Freshwater is also important to Husky's indirect operations. The Company accounts for freshwater used by | ||
available for | contractors conducting indirect drilling and completion operations - these sources are important to executing exploration and development. Freshwater volumes for | ||
use | onshore drilling and completions are expected to decrease in the near term as Husky executes its business plan. | ||
Sufficient | Vital | Important | Recycled, produced, and brackish water is used in a variety of processes, including offshore and onshore production. The Sunrise Energy Project and the Lima Refinery |
amounts of | are Husky's two largest users of recycled industrial water. Sunrise and the Tucker Thermal Projects are Husky's two largest users of produced water. Tucker and Husky's | ||
recycled, | offshore Atlantic operations are the two largest users of brackish water. These water sources are considered vital to operations and are being utilized as the best | ||
brackish | alternative. Non-freshwater use is expected to remain consistent for future operations until it increases with the planned start-up of the West White Rose Project. | ||
and/or | Contractors conducting indirect completions operations use recycled produced water and flowback water to supplement water source needs for hydraulic fracturing, and | ||
produced | therefore this water is important to indirect operations. These volumes are expected to decrease in the near term as Husky executes its business plan. | ||
water | |||
available for | |||
use | |||
W1.2
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(W1.2) Across all your operations, what proportion of the following water aspects are regularly measured and monitored?
% of | Please explain | |
sites/facilities/operations | ||
Water withdrawals - total | 76-99 | Husky uses its Environmental Performance Reporting System (EPRS) to organize and store water withdrawal volumes for compliance, corporate |
volumes | reporting and to inform water management. Water withdrawal volumes for upstream, downstream, and chemical processes are collected via SCADA | |
interface or operator input to corporate data systems on, at minimum, a daily basis and are stored in the EPRS system on a monthly basis. Water | ||
withdrawal volumes for drilling, completion, and construction activities are tracked at the site level on a daily basis, and input to corporate data systems | ||
by site representatives. | ||
Water withdrawals - volumes | 76-99 | The source of water is tracked for each water withdrawal recorded, at the same frequency (either daily or monthly frequency, if not more frequently). If a |
by source | water source changes, methods are in place to update automated data systems with the correct water source. Where water volumes are input manually, | |
the water source is required with each volume entry, which is tracked daily. | ||
Entrained water associated with | ||
your metals & mining sector | ||
activities - total volumes [only | ||
metals and mining sector] | ||
Produced water associated with | 100% | Produced water volumes are collected in Husky's corporate data system. Volumes are collected via SCADA interface or operator input, on at least a |
your oil & gas sector activities - | daily basis. | |
total volumes [only oil and gas | ||
sector] | ||
Water withdrawals quality | 1-25 | Water quality is measured at the water source selection stage of a project to guide water management decisions, identify regulatory requirements, and |
for process design. Following that, source water quality is monitored on an ongoing basis if there is a process or regulatory need, with varying frequency. | ||
Regulatory needs are typically on an annual basis. | ||
Water discharges - total | 76-99 | Husky uses its Environmental Performance Reporting System (EPRS) to organize and store water discharge volumes for compliance, for corporate |
volumes | reporting, and to inform water management. Water discharge volumes for upstream and downstream processes are collected via SCADA interface or | |
operator input to corporate data systems on, at minimum, a daily basis and stored in EPRS on a monthly basis. Water discharge volumes for drilling, | ||
completion, and construction activities are tracked at the site level on a daily basis, and input to corporate data systems by site representatives. | ||
Water discharges - volumes | 76-99 | The destination of water is tracked for each water discharge recorded, at the same frequency that the discharge volume is recorded (on at least a daily |
by destination | or monthly basis). Where water discharge volumes are input manually, the discharge destination is required with each volume entry. | |
Water discharges - volumes | 100% | Husky treats water that is discharged from its facilities into regulated water bodies. Discharged treated water is tracked at the facilities on, at minimum, a |
by treatment method | daily basis and volumes are stored in EPRS on a monthly basis. | |
Water discharge quality - by | 76-99 | Several Husky facilities discharge water to regulated surface water. These facilities manage water data quality and frequency according to their |
standard effluent parameters | regulatory requirements. Some non-regulated parameters are also measured for the purposes of treatment system operation, but are not reported | |
externally. | ||
Water discharge quality - | 76-99 | Several Husky facilities discharge water to regulated surface water. These facilities manage water data quality parameter measurements, such as |
temperature | temperature and frequency, according to their regulatory requirements. Some non-regulated parameters are also measured for the purposes of | |
treatment system operation but are not reported externally. | ||
Water consumption - total | 76-99 | Water data for withdrawal and discharge volumes are tracked in Husky data systems on, at minimum, a daily basis and are stored in EPRS on a |
volume | monthly basis. These are used to determine water consumption. | |
Water recycled/reused | 76-99 | Husky tracks use of recycled water at its thermal production facilities, conventional oil facilities, and in drilling and completion operations. Recycled |
water volumes for upstream and downstream processes are collected via SCADA interface to corporate data systems on, at minimum, a daily basis and | ||
are stored monthly in EPRS. Water recycle volumes for drilling, completion, and construction activities are tracked at the site level on a daily job basis, | ||
and input to corporate data systems by site representatives. | ||
The provision of fully- | 100% | Husky provides Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH) services for all workers, in accordance with Occupational Health and Safety requirements in all |
functioning, safely managed | its operating areas. | |
WASH services to all workers | ||
W1.2b
(W1.2b) What are the total volumes of water withdrawn, discharged, and consumed across all your operations, and how do these volumes compare to the previous reporting year?
Volume | Comparison | Please explain | |
(megaliters/year) | with | ||
previous | |||
reporting | |||
year | |||
Total | 106235 | About the | Commissioning of the water recycling project at the Lima Refinery in March 2019 lead to a decrease in fresh water withdrawals. This decrease was offset by start-up |
withdrawals | same | of a new thermal project in Saskatchewan and the first full year of operation at another, as well as increased saline water withdrawal due to the re-start of the | |
SeaRose floating production, storage and offloading (FPSO) vessel in the Atlantic region and more water being required to cool marine systems. The total withdrawal | |||
is expected to remain steady or decrease in 2020, reflecting Husky's adjustments to production and throughput in response to market conditions in the first half of | |||
2020. The total withdrawal is expected to increase in the years following 2020 with the start-up of new thermal facilities in Saskatchewan and recommencement of | |||
operations at the Superior Refinery. | |||
Total | 98496 | About the | Commissioning of the water recycling project at the Lima Refinery and deep well injection in early 2019 led to a decrease in fresh water discharge. This was offset by |
discharges | same | the resumption of operations on the SeaRose FPSO (following a temporary shut-in), as well as increased water use to cool marine systems. The total discharge is | |
expected to remain steady or decrease in 2020, reflecting Husky's adjustments to production and throughput in response to market conditions in the first half of | |||
2020. The total discharge is expected to increase in the years following 2020 with the recommencement of operations at the Superior Refinery. | |||
Total | 7739 | About the | This volume is expected to decrease in the next year as a result of the new water recycle project at the Lima Refinery, and increase in the years following 2020 with |
consumption | same | recommencement of operations at the Superior Refinery. |
W-OG1.2c
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(W-OG1.2c) In your oil & gas sector operations, what are the total volumes of water withdrawn, discharged, and consumed - by business division - and what are the trends compared to the previous reporting year?
Volume | Comparison | Please explain | |
(megaliters/year) | with | ||
previous | |||
reporting | |||
year % | |||
Total withdrawals - | 98016 | About the | An increase in withdrawals was due to the start-up of a new thermal facility in Saskatchewan and the first full year of operation at another, as well as |
upstream | same | increased saline water withdrawal at the SeaRose FPSO. This was offset by a decrease in produced water due to the decommissioning of the Pikes Peak | |
thermal project, lower production at conventional oil facilities as well as a higher oil cut at Sunrise. Total upstream withdrawals are expected to remain | |||
steady or decrease in 2020, reflecting Husky's adjustments to production and throughput in response to market conditions in the first half of 2020. The | |||
total withdrawal is expected to increase in the few years following 2020 with the start-up of new thermal facilities in Saskatchewan. | |||
Total discharges - | 94714 | About the | An increase in seawater discharge due to the resumption of operations on the SeaRose FPSO in January 2019 (following a temporary shut-in) as well as |
upstream | same | increased water use to cool marine systems was offset by a decrease in steam injection. The total discharge is expected to remain steady or decrease in | |
2020 reflecting Husky's adjustments to production and throughput in response to market conditions in the first half of 2020. The total discharge is expected | |||
to increase in the years following 2020 with the start-up of new thermal facilities in Saskatchewan. | |||
Total consumption - | 3302 | Lower | Only ~3% of withdrawn water is consumed, based on the CDP definition, therefore the percentage change in consumption is influenced more by minor |
upstream | changes in the withdrawal values than by operational changes related to water consumption. The total consumption is expected to remain steady or | ||
decrease in 2020 reflecting Husky's adjustments to production and throughput in response to market conditions in the first half of 2020. The total | |||
consumption is expected to increase in the years following 2020 with the start-up of new thermal facilities in Saskatchewan. | |||
Total withdrawals - | 7169 | Much Lower | The volume decreased primarily due to commissioning of the water recycling project at the Lima Refinery in March 2019. It is expected to decrease slightly |
midstream/downstream | next year due to the divestment of the Prince George Refinery, as well as the full year of operation of the Lima Refinery recycle facility. The total | ||
withdrawal is expected to increase in the years following 2020 with the recommencement of operations at the Superior Refinery. | |||
Total discharges - | 3781 | Much Lower | The volume decreased primarily due to commissioning of the water recycling facility at the Lima Refinery, which became operational in March 2019, as |
midstream/downstream | well as deep well injection. It is expected to decrease slightly next year due to the 2019 divestment of the Prince George Refinery, as well as the full year | ||
of operation of the Lima Refinery recycle project. The total discharge is expected to increase in the years following 2020 with the recommencement of | |||
operations at the Superior Refinery. | |||
Total consumption - | 3388 | Higher | Only ~3% of withdrawn water is consumed, therefore the percent change in consumption is influenced more by minor changes in the withdrawal values |
midstream/downstream | than by operational changes related to water consumption. This volume is expected to decrease in the next year as a result of the new Lima Refinery | ||
water recycling project. The total consumption is expected to increase in the years following 2020 with the recommencement of operations at the Superior | |||
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W1.2d
(W1.2d) Indicate whether water is withdrawn from areas with water stress and provide the proportion.
Withdrawals are | % withdrawn | Comparison | Identification | Please explain | |
from areas with | from areas | with previous | tool | ||
water stress | with water | reporting year | |||
stress | |||||
Row | Yes | 1-10 | About the | WRI | Assessed using the WRI Aqueduct Physical Risk Quantity map. Husky defined "stressed areas" as areas with high to extremely high |
1 | same | Aqueduct | physical risk quantity on the WRI map. The calculation only includes freshwater withdrawals in the numerator and denominator. WRI | ||
Aqueduct released an updated model in 2019 and as such, the 2018 volume was updated to provide an accurate comparison. | |||||
W1.2h
CDP | Page | 4 | of 43 |
(W1.2h) Provide total water withdrawal data by source.
Relevance | Volume | Comparison | Please explain | |
(megaliters/year) | with | |||
previous | ||||
reporting | ||||
year | ||||
Fresh surface | Relevant | 25356 | Lower | Husky's withdrawals from fresh surface water bodies are critical to operations and are highly regulated. In addition to meeting regulatory |
water, including | compliance, measurement of these volumes informs Husky's water management decisions. The volume decreased primarily due to the | |||
rainwater, water | commissioning of the water recycling project at the Lima Refinery in March 2019. | |||
from wetlands, | ||||
rivers, and lakes | ||||
Brackish surface | Relevant | 18247 | Much higher | Seawater withdrawals are critical to Husky's operations offshore, where produced water is limited and there is no other accessible water source. |
water/Seawater | Measurement of this volume informs ongoing offshore water management. The volume increased this year due to the re-start of the SeaRose | |||
FPSO facility in January 2019 (following a temporary shut-in) as well as increased water use to cool marine systems. | ||||
Groundwater - | Relevant | 2982 | Much lower | Husky groundwater withdrawals are critical to operations. For example, the Tucker Thermal Project sources brackish water from a deep |
renewable | groundwater aquifer. In addition to meeting regulatory compliance, measurement of these volumes informs Husky's water management | |||
decisions. The overall volume of groundwater withdrawal decreased with less groundwater (about 1 million m³) being used for both downstream | ||||
and upstream operations and drilling, primarily due to a planned turnaround at the Lima Refinery. Groundwater is obtained from aquifers at | ||||
depths ranging from 20m to 805m, with varying water quality from fresh to saline. Due to the variation in definition of renewable versus non- | ||||
renewable, all groundwater withdrawals are reported as renewable. | ||||
Groundwater - | Relevant | 0 | About the | Groundwater is obtained from aquifers at depths ranging from 20m to 805m, with varying water quality from fresh to saline. Due to the variation in |
non-renewable | same | definition of renewable versus non-renewable, all groundwater withdrawals are reported as renewable. | ||
Produced/Entrained | Relevant | 58476 | Lower | Produced water is inherent to the extraction of hydrocarbons, and its measurement enables regulatory compliance and informs water |
water | management. For example, produced water is important to Husky's operations at the Sunrise Energy Project, Tucker Thermal Project, and at the | |||
Wainwright Waterflood Project, all which use produced water for oil production. The decrease in produced water was due to the decommissioning | ||||
of the Pikes Peak thermal project, lower production at conventional oil facilities, and higher oil cut at Sunrise. | ||||
Third party sources | Relevant | 1173 | Much higher | Third-party sources are important to Husky's operations, and measurement of the volume supports water management. This value represents |
wastewater obtained from another operator for use at the Sunrise Energy Project. An increased amount of wastewater was used at Sunrise which | ||||
offset the decreased fresh water and produced water use at this facility. |
W1.2i
(W1.2i) Provide total water discharge data by destination.
Relevance | Volume | Comparison | Please explain | |
(megaliters/year) | with | |||
previous | ||||
reporting | ||||
year | ||||
Fresh surface | Relevant | 969 | Much lower | Discharge to fresh surface water is highly regulated. The volume decreased primarily due to commissioning of the water recycling project at the Lima |
water | Refinery in March 2019. | |||
Brackish | Relevant | 18210 | Much higher | Some volumes of discharged seawater are regulated for Husky's offshore Atlantic operations. Volumes are tracked for regulatory compliance and to |
surface | inform water management decisions. There was an increase in the amount of seawater withdrawn and discharged at Husky's offshore Atlantic | |||
water/seawater | operations, due to the SeaRose FPSO re-starting in January 2019 following a temporary shut-in, as well as increased water use to cool marine | |||
systems. | ||||
Groundwater | Relevant | 79316 | About the | Measurement of water volumes disposed in deep groundwater formations are critical to many of Husky's upstream and downstream projects, |
same | including the Saskatchewan thermal projects, Sunrise Energy Project, the Tucker Thermal Project and the Lima Refinery. Volumes are tracked for | |||
regulatory compliance and to inform water management, including water reuse opportunities. There was a decrease in steam injection in 2019 which | ||||
was offset by an increase in deep well disposal. | ||||
Third-party | Not | <> | Less than 1% of Husky's upstream operational wastewater is sent to a third party for deep well disposal. This volume is not accounted for and is | |
destinations | relevant | Applicable> | offset by wastewater Husky receives from other operators, which are included in overall discharge volumes. | |
W-CH1.3
(W-CH1.3) Do you calculate water intensity for your activities in the chemical sector?
Yes
W-CH1.3a
CDP | Page | 5 | of 43 |
(W-CH1.3a) For your top five products by production weight/volume, provide the following water intensity information associated with your activities in the chemical sector.
Product type
Bulk organic chemicals
Product name
Fuel Ethanol
Water intensity value (m3)
3.5
Numerator: water aspect
Freshwater withdrawals
Denominator
m3
Comparison with previous reporting year
About the same
Please explain
The intensity of water withdrawal to fuel ethanol produced is relatively consistent year to year and remained about the same due to consistent production. The water intensity value is used to confirm water process efficiency. The intensity is represented as m³ water withdrawn / m³ fuel ethanol produced. Water intensity for ethanol production is expected to remain relatively consistent throughout the next few years.
W-OG1.3
(W-OG1.3) Do you calculate water intensity for your activities associated with the oil & gas sector?
Yes
W-OG1.3a
(W-OG1.3a) Provide water intensity information associated with your activities in the oil & gas sector. Business division
Upstream
Water intensity value (m3)
1.2
Numerator: water aspect
Freshwater withdrawals
Denominator
Other, please specify (m³ of oil equivalent production)
Comparison with previous reporting year
Higher
Please explain
Husky uses fresh water intensity metrics on a project basis to assess fresh water efficiency and to inform water management. This is also tracked and assessed annually through the Husky Operational Integrity Management System (HOIMS) Environmental Reporting and Action Planning initiative and through Husky's Water Management Critical Competency Network. The intensity is represented as m³ water withdrawn / m³ oil equivalent production. The intensity increased this year due to a new thermal project starting up in Saskatchewan. The total intensity is expected to remain steady or decrease in 2020, reflecting Husky's adjustments to production and throughput in response to market conditions in the first half of 2020. The intensity is expected to increase in the years following 2020 with the start-up of new thermal facilities in Saskatchewan.Husky is assessing technologies that could improve freshwater efficiency in future thermal operations. As an example, a pilot program at three thermal projects in Saskatchewan that uses artificial intelligence to enhance steam utilization reduced steam requirements by about 10%, while improving production by approximately 2%. Based on the pilot results, the program is being rolled out at other Saskatchewan thermal projects.
Business division
Midstream/Downstream
Water intensity value (m3)
0.5
Numerator: water aspect
Freshwater withdrawals
Denominator
Other, please specify (m³ of crude oil throughput)
Comparison with previous reporting year
Much lower
Please explain
Husky uses fresh water intensity metrics on a facility basis to assess fresh water efficiency. This value is typically steady at Husky's refineries and upgrader, except when major process changes are made that impact water use. The metric is assessed annually through the Water Management Critical Competency Network. The intensity is represented as m³ water withdrawn / m³ oil throughput. The freshwater intensity decreased significantly due to commissioning of the water recycling project at the Lima Refinery in March 2019, and this intensity is expected to decrease in 2020 due to further efficiency improvements. The intensity is expected to increase slightly when the Superior Refinery resumes operations in 2020.
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W1.4
(W1.4) Do you engage with your value chain on water-related issues?
Yes, our suppliers
Yes, our customers or other value chain partners
W1.4a
(W1.4a) What proportion of suppliers do you request to report on their water use, risks and/or management information and what proportion of your procurement spend does this represent?
Row 1
-
of suppliers by number
1-25 - of total procurement spend
1-25
Rationale for this coverage
Husky uses a supplier pre-qualification and qualification questionnaire that requires all new suppliers to submit their company sustainability information for Husky's review. This questionnaire is a requirement for new suppliers. In the questionnaire, suppliers are asked whether they disclose their water-related information specifically to CDP.
Impact of the engagement and measures of success
In the questionnaire, suppliers are asked whether they disclose their water-related information specifically to CDP. They are also asked if they comply with all applicable environmental laws and regulations, which include water-related regulations within their jurisdiction. Suppliers become aware that Husky is interested in their water management disclosure related to their operations. Husky uses the information to understand the Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) maturity of potential suppliers. Husky measures the success of this initiative by measuring the number of new suppliers completing the questionnaire.
Comment
100% of new suppliers onboarded in 2019. New supplier spend and suppliers onboarded in 2019 represent 5% of the total procurement spend in 2019.
W1.4b
(W1.4b) Provide details of any other water-related supplier engagement activity.
Type of engagement
Onboarding & compliance
Details of engagement
Requirement to adhere to our code of conduct regarding water stewardship and management
- of suppliers by number 1-25
- of total procurement spend 1-25
Rationale for the coverage of your engagement
Husky focuses on supply chain aspects that have the most immediate potential to impact water, such as hauling services that convey fluids to and from Husky facilities.
Impact of the engagement and measures of success
Impact: Suppliers become aware that Husky has environmental stewardship requirements. Measure of success: Reduced incidents impacting water that are related to hauling.
Comment
W1.4c
(W1.4c) What is your organization's rationale and strategy for prioritizing engagements with customers or other partners in its value chain?
Husky undertakes several water related initiatives endorsed through its Corporate Water Standard, such as contributing to joint industry value chain water management initiatives and water research. For example, at the Sunrise Energy Project, Husky collaborates with nearby oil sands operators on water recycling processes. Specifically, Husky uses process affected water (PAW) from one operator's tailings ponds, and basal McMurray groundwater that is in contact with bitumen mined by the operation of an adjacent oil sands mining project. This initiative demonstrates excellent collaboration with nearby operators. The agreements that have been put in place are mutually beneficial to the operators involved. This project won the Husky CEO Award of Excellence for Corporate Responsibility. In 2019, Husky began the process of joining the Canadian Oil Sands Innovation Alliance (COSIA) to further engage with its industry partners and became an official participant in 2020. Husky prioritizes water stewardship engagement with value chain partners where there are risks related to exposure to regulatory changes, water quality and water quantity issues. Success of these engagements is measured by meeting regulatory obligations, disposal limitations and stakeholder commitments.
W2. Business impacts
CDP | Page | 7 | of 43 |
W2.1
(W2.1) Has your organization experienced any detrimental water-related impacts?
Yes
W2.1a
(W2.1a) Describe the water-related detrimental impacts experienced by your organization, your response, and the total financial impact. Country/Area & River basin
Canada | Other, please specify (Maumee River) |
Type of impact driver & Primary impact driver
Physical | Pollution incident |
Primary impact
Increased compliance costs
Description of impact
In 2019, the Lima Refinery experienced 30 violations of its water discharge permit and was fined $19,950. These violations have been resolved with the environmental regulator and the refinery remains compliant with its water discharge permit. The Lima Refinery experienced two petroleum releases to surface water in 2019 resulting in a notice of violation and a $3,325 fine. These violations have been resolved with the environmental regulator.
Primary response
Comply with local regulatory requirements
Total financial impact
23275
Description of response
For the water discharge permit violations, the Lima Refinery has committed to prepare an environmental compliance tracking system to help ensure compliance with regulatory obligations. Following the two petroleum releases, the Lima Refinery is currently evaluating options for improvement projects. The refinery has already implemented short-term mitigation measures and is working on a longer-term option to prevent future incidents of this nature.
W2.2
(W2.2) In the reporting year, was your organization subject to any fines, enforcement orders, and/or other penalties for water-related regulatory violations?
Yes, fines
W2.2a
(W2.2a) Provide the total number and financial value of all water-related fines. Row 1
Total number of fines
3
Total value of fines
3820000
- of total facilities/operations associated 0.05
Number of fines compared to previous reporting year
Much higher
Comment
Background for the % metric: Based on the Corporate Responsibility definition, there are 2,171 facilities across the Company, ranging from single well batteries to large complex refineries.
W2.2b
CDP | Page | 8 | of 43 |
(W2.2b) Provide details for all significant fines, enforcement orders and/or other penalties for water-related regulatory violations in the reporting year, and your plans for resolving them.
Type of penalty
Fine
Financial impact
3820000
Country/Area & River basin
Canada | Other, please specify (North Saskatchewan River ) |
Type of incident
Spillage, leakage or discharge of potential water pollutant
Description of penalty, incident, regulatory violation, significance, and resolution
Husky was issued fines totaling $3.82 million CAD relating to the 2016 oil spill in Saskatchewan. On July 21, 2016 a leak was discovered on a pipeline crossing the North Saskatchewan River. The pipeline was isolated at the river crossing and spill response crews were dispatched. Approximately 225 cubic metres (225,000 litres) of crude blended with condensate were released, with about 60% of the volume contained on land. The cause was determined to be ground movement over time. More than one million hours were worked on the cleanup response in 2016, involving about 2,600 personnel. At peak, more than 900 people were working simultaneously on the response. Husky has used the lessons learned from this incident to improve its pipeline operations. These improvements include an updated leak response protocol, regular geotechnical reviews of pipelines and fibre optic sensing technology installed on all new large diameter and higher consequence projects.
W3. Procedures
W-CH3.1
(W-CH3.1) How does your organization identify and classify potential water pollutants associated with its activities in the chemical sector that could have a detrimental impact on water ecosystems or human health?
Potential water pollutants associated with Husky's ethanol plants are identified through processes, standards, regulations, and monitoring programs. Chemicals on site are identified and labelled in accordance with the Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) and Transportation of Dangerous Goods (TDG) requirements, and Safety Data Sheets are available on site to advise of response actions. Husky participates in the Government of Canada's Chemicals Management Plan, which provides an inventory of chemicals used in operations.
W-CH3.1a
(W-CH3.1a) Describe how your organization minimizes adverse impacts of potential water pollutants on water ecosystems or human health. Report up to ten potential pollutants associated with your activities in the chemical sector.
Potential | Value | Description of water pollutant and potential impacts | Management | Please |
water | chain | procedures | explain | |
pollutant | stage | |||
Nitrogen | Direct | Lloydminster Ethanol Plant: Nitrogen and phosphorous discharged in the water from the plant are considered to be valuable nutrients for agricultural purposes. | Other, please | Soil |
operations | This water is spread as fertilizer on the land adjacent to the plant. There is a potential detriment to soil quality if excessive concentrations are present. Minnedosa | specify | quality | |
Ethanol Plant: No potential impacts | (Monitoring) | monitorin | ||
g | ||||
Phosphoro | Direct | Lloydminster Ethanol Plant: Nitrogen and phosphorous discharged in the water from the plant are considered to be valuable nutrients for agricultural purposes. | Other, please | Soil |
us | operations | This water is spread as fertilizer on the land adjacent to the plant. There is a potential detriment to soil quality if excessive concentrations are present. Minnedosa | specify | quality |
Ethanol Plant: No potential impacts | (Monitoring) | monitorin | ||
g | ||||
W-OG3.1
(W-OG3.1) How does your organization identify and classify potential water pollutants associated with its activities in the oil & gas sector that may have a detrimental impact on water ecosystems or human health?
Potential water pollutants associated with Husky's exploration, development, production, transportation, upgrading, and refining (hydrocarbons, produced water, drilling fluids, completion fluids) are identified through processes, standards, regulations, and monitoring programs. Chemicals on site are identified and labelled in accordance with the Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) and Transportation of Dangerous Goods (TDG) requirements, and Safety Data Sheets are available on site to advise response actions in case of any incidents. Husky participates in the Government of Canada's Chemicals Management Plan, which provides an inventory of chemicals used in operations. Husky is also required to identify and report hydraulic fracturing chemicals to regulatory databases. Husky conducts groundwater monitoring and sampling programs at facilities across its operations and value chain, including thermal oil production facilities, gas plants, refineries, pipeline terminals, and the Lloydminster Upgrader. The major chemicals assessed in these programs are similar across operations (hydrocarbons, salts, metals), with some local differences (for example, naphthenic acids are monitored at the Sunrise Energy Project and Tucker Thermal Project, while these are not contaminants of concern at the refineries). Surface or shallow groundwater may be impacted by releases of these chemicals; potential ecosystem and human health impacts depend on the receptors present and risks are assessed in greater detail in the event of a release. Most chemicals have regulatory guidelines for concentrations in surface water and groundwater based on toxicological studies; monitoring results are assessed in the context of these guidelines.
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W-OG3.1a
(W-OG3.1a) For each business division of your organization, describe how your organization minimizes the adverse impacts on water ecosystems or human health of potential water pollutants associated with your oil & gas sector activities.
Potential | Business division | Description of water pollutant and potential impacts | Management | Please explain |
water | procedures | |||
pollutant | ||||
Hydrocarbons | Upstream | Description: Petroleum hydrocarbons ranging from C1 to C60+. Potential Impact: | Measures to | Management procedures include secondary containment of storage |
Midstream/Downstream | Petroleum hydrocarbons are handled at all of Husky's upstream and downstream | prevent | vessels to prevent releases to ecosystems; operational procedures | |
facilities. Accidental release of hydrocarbons into surface or groundwater during | spillage, | to ensure the integrity of hydrocarbon handling and storage | ||
handling could result in dissolved or non-aqueous phase hydrocarbons in water. These | leaching and | equipment; spill response procedures, reporting, and preparedness | ||
have the potential to negatively impact aquatic species and/or human health, if the | leakages | to prevent or mitigate impacts to water bodies; regulated and | ||
chemical is present at concentrations above regulated guideline values, and if | Emergency | unregulated environmental monitoring programs at facilities to detect | ||
receptors are present (aquatic species, human interaction with the waterbody, drinking | preparedness | and manage impacts; the Husky environmental auditing program; | ||
water intakes, etc.). The magnitude of these impacts can be minor and long term at | Other, please | standard operating procedures developed under the Husky | ||
low concentrations, to major and immediate at high concentrations. Description: | specify (See | Operational Integrity Management System (HOIMS); well servicing | ||
Metals, trace elements and salts in hydrocarbons. Potential Impact: Dissolved metals, | explanation) | standard operating procedures, and the job/task safety permitting | ||
trace elements and salts transferred from hydrocarbons to water during hydrocarbon | process. Many of these initiatives are endorsed under the Husky | |||
extraction and/or processing have the potential to negatively impact aquatic species | Operational Integrity Management System (HOIMS). Specifically, | |||
and/or human health if present at concentrations above guideline values. | HOIMS Element 5 outlines the policies, procedures and standards | |||
around responsible operations to ensure consistent operational | ||||
integrity and stringent environmental performance, including water- | ||||
related issues. The effectiveness of these procedures is measured | ||||
and evaluated through the HOIMS Environmental Reporting and | ||||
Action Planning Process, and the HuskySafe incident reporting and | ||||
tracking system. HuskySafe provides data that can be compared to | ||||
pre-set goals and targets, allowing Husky to evaluate its | ||||
performance. | ||||
Other, please | Upstream | Description: Produced water contains high levels of salts, metals and trace elements. | Measures to | Management procedures include secondary containment of storage |
specify | Potential Impact: Water with levels of salts exceeding regulated guidelines can | prevent | vessels to prevent releases to ecosystems; operational procedures | |
(Produced | negatively impact vegetation, with impacts ranging from minor to major based on the | spillage, | to ensure the integrity of produced water handling and storage | |
Water) | concentration of salts present. Dissolved metals and trace elements in produced water | leaching and | equipment; spill response procedures, reporting, and preparedness | |
have the potential to negatively impact aquatic species and/or human health, if present | leakages | to prevent or mitigate impacts to water bodies; regulated and | ||
at concentrations above guideline values, with impacts ranging from minor to major | Emergency | unregulated environmental monitoring programs at facilities to detect | ||
based on the concentration of dissolved metals and trace elements present. Produced | preparedness | and manage impacts; the Husky environmental auditing program; | ||
water is mostly handled by upstream operations, where it is produced with | Other, please | standard operating procedures developed under the Husky | ||
hydrocarbons, and then separated and disposed of before refining or upgrading. There | specify (See | Operational Integrity Management System (HOIMS); well servicing | ||
is a risk of release during handling of the produced water in upstream operations. | explanation) | standard operating procedures, and the job/task safety permitting | ||
program. Many of these initiatives are endorsed under the Husky | ||||
Operational Integrity Management System (HOIMS). Specifically, | ||||
HOIMS Element 5 outlines the policies, procedures and standards | ||||
around responsible operations to ensure consistent operational | ||||
integrity and stringent environmental performance, including water- | ||||
related issues. Impacts are measured and evaluated through the | ||||
HOIMS Environmental Reporting and Action Planning Process, and | ||||
the HuskySafe incident reporting and tracking system. HuskySafe | ||||
provides data that can be compared to pre-set goals and targets, | ||||
allowing Husky to evaluate its performance. | ||||
Chemicals | Upstream | Description: Numerous chemicals are used in the exploration (upstream), extraction | Measures to | Management procedures include secondary containment of storage |
Midstream/Downstream | (upstream), transportation (upstream and downstream), and processing (downstream) | prevent | vessels to prevent releases to ecosystems; operational procedures | |
of hydrocarbons. These include chemicals used in upstream hydraulic fracturing (e.g. | spillage, | to ensure the integrity of chemical handling and storage equipment; | ||
biocides, corrosion inhibitors, or friction reducers) that are at risk of being released to | leaching and | spill response procedures, reporting, and preparedness to prevent or | ||
natural water bodies during onsite handling and transportation. An example of a | leakages | mitigate impacts to water bodies; regulated and unregulated | ||
chemical present at upstream and downstream operations is glycol, which could be a | Emergency | environmental monitoring programs at facilities to detect and | ||
risk if released in an uncontrolled manner to local water bodies. An example of a | preparedness | manage impacts; the Husky environmental auditing program; | ||
chemical that may be present at upstream, midstream, and downstream facilities are | Other, please | standard operating procedures developed under the Husky | ||
Perfluorooctane sulfonate (PFOS) and Perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) compounds | specify (See | Operational Integrity Management System (HOIMS); well servicing | ||
which are at risk of contaminating ground water when used for fire suppression. | explanation) | standard operating procedures, and the job/task safety permitting | ||
Potential Impact: Accidental release of chemicals to surface or groundwater during | program. Many of these initiatives are endorsed under the Husky | |||
handling in upstream and downstream operations could result in dissolved or non- | Operational Integrity Management System (HOIMS). Specifically, | |||
aqueous phase chemicals in water. These have the potential to negatively impact | HOIMS Element 5 outlines the policies, procedures and standards | |||
aquatic species and/or human health, if the chemical is present at concentrations | around responsible operations to ensure consistent operational | |||
above guideline values, and if receptors are present (aquatic species, human | integrity and stringent environmental performance, including water- | |||
interaction with the waterbody, etc.). Magnitude of impact will vary with the | related issues. Impacts are measured and evaluated through the | |||
concentration of the chemical released and may vary from minor and long term to | HOIMS Environmental Reporting and Action Planning Process, and | |||
major and immediate. | the HuskySafe incident reporting and tracking system. HuskySafe | |||
provides data that can be compared to pre-set goals and targets, | ||||
allowing Husky to evaluate its performance. | ||||
W3.3
(W3.3) Does your organization undertake a water-related risk assessment?
Yes, water-related risks are assessed
W3.3a
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(W3.3a) Select the options that best describe your procedures for identifying and assessing water-related risks.
Direct operations
Coverage
Full
Risk assessment procedure
Water risks are assessed as a standalone issue
Frequency of assessment
Annually
How far into the future are risks considered?
More than 6 years
Type of tools and methods used
Enterprise Risk Management
International methodologies
Databases
Tools and methods used
Regional government databases
Comment
Husky conducts an annual preliminary assessment of water-related risks for all of its operations. Material water-related risks are identified in accordance with the Company's Corporate Water Standard and Water Risk Assessment Procedure. Facilities deemed to be potentially at higher risk are prioritized for a more detailed water risk assessment. The Company's Corporate Risk Matrix includes environmental, reputational, financial, legal, regulatory, and health and safety aspects.
Supply chain
Coverage
Partial
Risk assessment procedure
Water risks are assessed as a standalone issue
Frequency of assessment
Not defined
How far into the future are risks considered?
1 to 3 years
Type of tools and methods used
Other
Tools and methods used
Internal company methods
Comment
Overall this is not currently an issue or a priority for Husky. However, Husky does assess supply chain water risks for specific operations, where warranted. As an example, Husky relies on third-party disposal facilities for hydraulic fracturing operations. These facilities can have capacity issues in areas of hydraulic fracturing. Husky considers this in assessing options to mitigate the cost of this risk. Also, refer back to previous supply chain comments in Section 1.4.
Other stages of the value chain
Coverage
Partial
Risk assessment procedure
Water risks are assessed as a standalone issue
Frequency of assessment
Not defined
How far into the future are risks considered?
More than 6 years
Type of tools and methods used
Other
Tools and methods used
Internal company methods
Comment
Water risk assessments for other operators within our industry are assessed as they relate to touchpoints with Husky's operations. For example, Husky relies on agreements with neighbouring producers for water supply for the Sunrise Energy Project. Water risks for these operators are assessed as part of the Sunrise water risk assessment process.
W3.3b
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(W3.3b) Which of the following contextual issues are considered in your organization's water-related risk assessments?
Relevance | Please explain | |
& | ||
inclusion | ||
Water | Relevant, | These aspects are critical for many upstream and downstream operations and are subject to regulatory scrutiny in Husky's operating areas and are considered in risk assessments. |
availability at a | always | Husky utilizes internal company knowledge, published literature, government databases, and WRI Aqueduct data. Facility locations are assessed against the water risk database |
basin/catchment | included | designation of water availability. |
level | ||
Water quality at | Relevant, | These aspects are important for many upstream and downstream operations and are subject to regulatory scrutiny in Husky's operating areas and are considered in risk assessments. |
a | always | Husky utilizes internal company knowledge, published literature, government databases, and regulatory permits. As an example, detailed historical water quality data has been |
basin/catchment | included | collected in cases where risks depend on these factors. Water quality is important with respect to technical feasibility of water source, for example, brackish groundwater may have |
level | high availability in Saskatchewan in the vicinity of Husky's thermal operations, but is not a feasible source for steam generation for these smaller facilities (5,000 and 10,000 bpd). | |
Water quality in surface water bodies influences conditions of water discharge permits such as at the Lima Refinery, where selenium and phosphorous are regulated parameters. | ||
Stakeholder | Relevant, | Stakeholder values and concerns (and conflicts) are included in risk assessments as stakeholder concerns can impact Husky's social license to operate. For example, for a North |
conflicts | always | Saskatchewan River water risk assessment, a stakeholder matrix was prepared as a tool to track stakeholders with interest in Husky's water management performance, and to |
concerning | included | evaluate if Husky's existing strategies and communication adequately address their interests. |
water resources | ||
at a | ||
basin/catchment | ||
level | ||
Implications of | Relevant, | Husky's water-related risk assessments consider the implications of water on key commodities and raw materials. A significant raw material to be impacted by water quality and |
water on your | sometimes | availability is steam, which is a key input in Husky's thermal (SAGD) oil production projects, and for utility use at Husky's downstream facilities such as refineries. Availability of water |
key | included | for steam is assessed using tools such as WRI Aqueduct. Contextual issues such as the impact of water sourcing for steam and blowdown disposal to local communities are |
commodities/raw | addressed through adherence to local regulations, open houses, and the implementation of recycle and reuse systems to reduce the amount of water withdrawn from local sources. | |
materials | For example, Husky's Tucker thermal facility sources water from a deep, saline aquifer for steam. Most of the water is recycled for reuse as steam, and what must be disposed is | |
injected into the same deep, saline aquifer. This approach protects the surrounding wetland from impact from water sourcing for steam. The Company also manages water aspects of | ||
third-party services at its sites (for example, on drilling and completions operations). An assessment of potential supply chain risk is undertaken annually, and elements of the supply | ||
chain thought to be potentially at elevated risk are highlighted for further assessment. | ||
Water-related | Relevant, | Regulatory aspects are one of the fundamental criteria evaluated in risk assessments because Husky must comply with regulations to operate. For example, the Water Conservation |
regulatory | always | Policy and associated guidelines significantly affect freshwater licensing in Alberta. Freshwater licensing is a requirement for the water used in steam generation at Saskatchewan |
frameworks | included | thermal facilities. The potential for regulatory changes at a local, provincial or federal level are included in risk assessments based on internal Company methods for monitoring |
regulatory changes, which includes a regulatory monitoring committee and internal communications protocols. Husky engages with regulators on an ongoing basis (both directly and | ||
through industry associations such as the Canadian Association of Petroleum Producers) to help anticipate these potential changes. Where regulatory change cannot be clearly | ||
anticipated (e.g. in the long term), different scenarios are evaluated for their potential impact on operations. | ||
Status of | Relevant, | Biophysical context for operations is included in risk assessments (for example, impacts to riparian environments related to water use) as they can impact the timing, location, and |
ecosystems and | always | methods of operation and development of projects. Federal and regional government databases are utilized, in addition to international databases including WRI Aqueduct. The |
habitats | included | Species at Risk Public Registry is used to identify species sensitivity near facilities using or discharging water. For example, trumpeter swan nesting areas can be present near |
hydraulic fracturing operations in Northern Alberta. | ||
Access to fully- | Relevant, | Providing access to WASH services for all employees is a minimum standard for all operations. Husky has a Water Supply Integrity Program designed to ensure water supply for staff |
functioning, | always | is of a suitable quality. |
safely managed | included | |
WASH services | ||
for all employees | ||
Other contextual | Please | |
issues, please | select | |
specify | ||
W3.3c
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(W3.3c) Which of the following stakeholders are considered in your organization's water-related risk assessments?
Relevance | Please explain | ||
& | |||
inclusion | |||
Customers | Relevant, | Husky's reputational risk with respect to water is considered. Customers are informed of water-related risks through Husky's Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) report. | |
always | |||
included | |||
Employees | Relevant, | Employees provide local knowledge and operational expertise when conducting risk assessments. Employees are engaged through risk assessment workshops, invitations to | |
always | participate in a formal interdisciplinary network for knowledge exchange related to water (The Water Management Critical Competency Network), intranet communication of risk | ||
included | assessment results, and a social web platform open to all employees where water risks are discussed. | ||
Investors | Relevant, | The perspectives of investors are considered when conducting risk assessments. Husky monitors external standards of disclosure, including the CDP Water response, to ensure its risk | |
always | assessment and management process is aligned with best practices and emerging investor expectations. Husky receives investor inquiries about how water risks are identified and | ||
included | managed. Husky responds to these inquiries, which inform its water risk assessment and disclosure. | ||
Local | Relevant, | Local communities may provide important insights into water risk (e.g. through data or observations about water availability), and as key stakeholders may also directly influence the | |
communities | always | Company's water risk. As an example, local communities provide feedback to Husky's Saskatchewan thermal projects through open houses. | |
included | |||
NGOs | Relevant, | Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) may influence the Company's water risk. This includes local groups (such as watershed planning and advisory councils) and provincial or | |
always | national groups, any of which may influence policy or regulation. For example, Husky engages with the North Saskatchewan Watershed Alliance in Alberta. This group sets watershed | ||
included | management plans for the watershed upstream of Husky's Saskatchewan thermal operations, where access to a reliable source water is vital. | ||
Other water | Relevant, | Other water users may be influencers of water risk, particularly in areas of high competition for a limited resource, or where Husky's water use is perceived to be in conflict with other | |
users at a | always | water user(s). For example, Husky engages and shares water data with local operators in the area of the Sunrise Energy Project through the COSIA Aquifer Working Group. | |
basin/catchment | included | ||
level | |||
Regulators | Relevant, | Regulators may be influencers of water risk, particularly through regulating access to source and disposal options. The potential for regulatory changes at a local, provincial or federal | |
always | level are included in risk assessments and are based on internal Company methods for monitoring regulatory changes, which includes a regulatory monitoring committee and internal | ||
included | communications protocols. | ||
River basin | Relevant, | River basin management authorities may provide important insights into water risk (e.g. through data or observations about water availability), and as a key stakeholder may also | |
management | always | directly influence the Company's water risk. For example, Husky engages with the North Saskatchewan Watershed Alliance in Alberta on a monthly basis through participation in the | |
authorities | included | board. This group sets watershed management plans for the watershed upstream of Husky's Saskatchewan thermal operations, where reliable source water is vital. | |
Statutory | Relevant, | Local special interest groups may provide important insights into water risk (e.g. through data or observations about water availability), and as key stakeholders may also directly | |
special interest | always | influence the Company's water risk. As an example, for the Sunrise Energy Project, Husky made the commitment to local First Nations stakeholders to avoid the use of freshwater for | |
groups at a | included | steam production for all phases of the project unless Husky demonstrates a net environmental benefit in specific circumstances. | |
local level | |||
Suppliers | Relevant, | Husky understands that suppliers may be vulnerable to water risk. To date, this has not resulted in detrimental effects and based on initial review has not been evaluated in detail as a | |
sometimes | substantive risk. However, this has been considered for specific operations. For example, Husky relies on third-party disposal facilities for hydraulic fracturing operations. These | ||
included | facilities can have capacity issues in areas of hydraulic fracturing, and Husky considers this in assessing options to mitigate the cost of this risk. Additionally, Husky manages water | ||
aspects of third-party services at its sites (for example, on drilling and completions operations). | |||
Water utilities at | Relevant, | Where facilities are located in developed settlements, Husky considers local water utilities in water risk assessments. As an example, Husky collaborates and has an ongoing | |
a local level | always | relationship (via meetings and contracts) with the City of Lloydminster on water delivery to the Husky Lloydminster Upgrader. | |
included | |||
Other | Please | ||
stakeholder, | select | ||
please specify | |||
W3.3d
(W3.3d) Describe your organization's process for identifying, assessing, and responding to water-related risks within your direct operations and other stages of your value chain.
Husky conducts an annual preliminary assessment of water-related risks for all of its operations. Material water-related risks are identified in accordance with the Company's Corporate Water Standard and Water Risk Assessment Procedure. Facilities deemed to be potentially at higher risk are prioritized for a more detailed water risk assessment within the year. The Company's Corporate Risk Matrix includes environmental, reputational, financial, legal, regulatory, and health and safety aspects. Tools used include government databases (e.g. Alberta water well database for assessing impact to domestic users), international methods, and databases (e.g. WRI Aqueduct for assessing water stress associated with water sources), and internal processes (Corporate Water Standard). Outcomes of the risk assessment are used to develop the Water Management Plan for a facility/operation, which identifies specific risk mitigation actions with associated timelines and stewards. Where water risk assessments are conducted for potential developments, the results of the risk assessment inform water management decisions for the project (such as water sourcing or disposal).
W4. Risks and opportunities
W4.1
(W4.1) Have you identified any inherent water-related risks with the potential to have a substantive financial or strategic impact on your business?
Yes, both in direct operations and the rest of our value chain
W4.1a
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(W4.1a) How does your organization define substantive financial or strategic impact on your business?
Husky's enterprise risk management program supports decision-making via comprehensive and systematic identification and assessment of risks that could materially impact the Company's results. Through this framework, the Company builds risk management and mitigation into strategic planning and operational processes for its business units through the adoption of standards and best practices. Husky has developed an enterprise risk matrix to identify risks to its people, the environment, its assets and its reputation, and to systematically mitigate these risks to an acceptable level. Husky defines substantive change as a financial impact to direct operations of greater than $10 million dollars. The corporate risk register is revisited on at least an annual basis, while the matrix is evaluated every three years. Sourcing water for operations at the Sunrise Energy Project is an example of an identified risk incorporated into the risk register. Sunrise is reliant on two third-party access agreements to source water for operations. With the local competition for water sources, unplanned changes in the access agreements could impact water sourcing and therefore oil production. If the two operator agreements for water sourcing were compromised at the same time, production would stop. Based on 2019 data, lost production on its own would be a loss of approximately $13 million per week gross revenue.
W4.1b
(W4.1b) What is the total number of facilities exposed to water risks with the potential to have a substantive financial or strategic impact on your business, and what proportion of your company-wide facilities does this represent?
Total number of facilities | % company-wide | Comment | |
exposed to water risk | facilities this represents | ||
Row | 14 | Less than 1% | Based on the Husky Corporate Responsibility definition for a facility, Husky has approximately 2,171 facilities in Canada and the United States. |
1 | Facilities may be as small as a single well battery, or as large as a refinery or an offshore production vessel. | ||
W4.1c
(W4.1c) By river basin, what is the number and proportion of facilities exposed to water risks that could have a substantive financial or strategic impact on your business, and what is the potential business impact associated with those facilities?
Country/Area & River basin
Canada | Other, please specify (Atlantic Ocean) |
Number of facilities exposed to water risk
1
- company-widefacilities this represents Less than 1%
Production value for the metals & mining activities associated with these facilities
- company's annual electricity generation that could be affected by these facilities
- company's global oil & gas production volume that could be affected by these facilities 1-25
- company's total global revenue that could be affected
1-10
Comment
Husky has approximately 2,171 facilities in Canada and the United States. Facilities may be as small as a single well battery, or as large as a refinery or offshore production vessel. Calculations are based on gross revenue.
Country/Area & River basin
Canada | Other, please specify (North Saskatchewan River) |
Number of facilities exposed to water risk
11
- company-widefacilities this represents Less than 1%
Production value for the metals & mining activities associated with these facilities
- company's annual electricity generation that could be affected by these facilities
- company's global oil & gas production volume that could be affected by these facilities 1-25
- company's total global revenue that could be affected
1-10
Comment
Husky has approximately 2,171 facilities in Canada and the United States. Facilities may be as small as a single well battery, or as large as a refinery or offshore
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production vessel. Calculations are based on gross revenue.
Country/Area & River basin
Canada | Other, please specify (Athabasca River) |
Number of facilities exposed to water risk
1
- company-widefacilities this represents Less than 1%
Production value for the metals & mining activities associated with these facilities
- company's annual electricity generation that could be affected by these facilities
- company's global oil & gas production volume that could be affected by these facilities 1-25
- company's total global revenue that could be affected
1-10
Comment
Husky has approximately 2,171 facilities in Canada and the United States. Facilities may be as small as a single well battery, or as large as a refinery or offshore production vessel. Calculations are based on gross revenue.
Country/Area & River basin
United States of America | Other, please specify (Maumee River) |
Number of facilities exposed to water risk
1
- company-widefacilities this represents Less than 1%
Production value for the metals & mining activities associated with these facilities
- company's annual electricity generation that could be affected by these facilities
-
company's global oil & gas production volume that could be affected by these facilities
26-50 - company's total global revenue that could be affected
31-40
Comment
Husky has approximately 2,171 facilities in Canada and the United States. Facilities may be as small as a single well battery, or as large as a refinery or offshore production vessel. Calculations are based on gross revenue.
Country/Area & River basin
United States of America | Other, please specify (Lake Superior) |
Number of facilities exposed to water risk
1
- company-widefacilities this represents Less than 1%
Production value for the metals & mining activities associated with these facilities
- company's annual electricity generation that could be affected by these facilities
- company's global oil & gas production volume that could be affected by these facilities Less than 1%
- company's total global revenue that could be affected
Less than 1%
Comment
Husky has approximately 2,171 facilities in Canada and the United States. Facilities may be as small as a single well battery, or as large as a refinery or offshore production vessel. Calculations are based on gross revenue. Refinery was under reconstruction in 2019.
Country/Area & River basin
Canada | Other, please specify (Assiniboine River) | ||
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Number of facilities exposed to water risk
1
- company-widefacilities this represents Less than 1%
Production value for the metals & mining activities associated with these facilities
- company's annual electricity generation that could be affected by these facilities
- company's global oil & gas production volume that could be affected by these facilities 1-25
- company's total global revenue that could be affected
1-10
Comment
Husky has approximately 2,171 facilities in Canada and the United States. Facilities may be as small as a single well battery, or as large as a refinery or offshore production vessel. Calculations are based on gross revenue.
W4.2
(W4.2) Provide details of identified risks in your direct operations with the potential to have a substantive financial or strategic impact on your business, and your response to those risks.
Country/Area & River basin
Canada | Other, please specify (Atlantic Ocean) |
Type of risk & Primary risk driver
Physical | Other, please specify (Ice and Icebergs) |
Primary potential impact
Reduction or disruption in production capacity
Company-specific description
Husky operates in some of the harshest environments in the world, including the offshore Atlantic region at the White Rose field. Climate change is expected to increase severe weather conditions, including winds, flooding, and variable temperatures that are contributing to the melting of northern ice and increased iceberg activity. The Company has a number of policies to protect people, equipment, and the environment in the event of extreme weather conditions and adverse ice conditions. Risk Effects: Icebergs and pack ice off the coast of Newfoundland and Labrador may affect Husky's offshore facilities, necessitating temporary operational shut downs, or potentially causing damage to equipment, spills, asset damage and human impacts.
Timeframe
More than 6 years
Magnitude of potential impact
Medium
Likelihood
Very unlikely
Are you able to provide a potential financial impact figure?
Yes, a single figure estimate
Potential financial impact figure (currency)
63792720
Potential financial impact figure - minimum (currency)
Potential financial impact figure - maximum (currency)
Explanation of financial impact
The potential consequences of a severe weather or ice related event to Husky's offshore operations include possible production disruptions, spills, asset damage and human impacts. While this is mitigated through the methods described in this table, the potential production disruption from a two-month period of disconnection due to ice for the SeaRose Floating Production, Storage and Offloading (FPSO) vessel could result in $63,792,720 in reduced revenues. This estimate is based on 2019 average daily production numbers of 12,300 boe (net equity share) and 2019 average gross revenue per barrel of $86.44, as published in Husky's 2019 Annual Report. (12,300 boe x 60 days x $86.44/boe = $63,792,720).
Primary response to risk
Other, please specify (Annual monitoring and management)
Description of response
Husky's Atlantic region business unit has a robust ice management program that uses a range of resources, including advanced detection, monitoring and management. Ice monitoring is facilitated through fixed-wing flight reconnaissance, satellite imagery processing and offshore supply vessel reconnaissance. Monitoring data is processed in georeferenced format and ice drift is predicted using established software developed by the National Research Council and the Canadian Ice Service. Supply vessels alter the trajectory of icebergs through various methods as needed. During ice season, Husky owned, operated and/or contracted offshore facilities are assigned ice observers, providing 24-hour coverage. Regular ice surveillance flights usually commence in February and continue throughout iceberg season. Husky maintains a series of ad-hoc relationships with contractors, providing for the quick mobilization of additional resources as required.
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Cost of response
4700000
Explanation of cost of response
The cost of the Company's ice monitoring and management activities was approximately $4.7 million in 2019. This is a variable annual cost.
Country/Area & River basin
United States of America | Other, please specify (St. Lawrence) |
Type of risk & Primary risk driver
Regulatory | Regulatory uncertainty |
Primary potential impact
Increased operating costs
Company-specific description
The impacts of polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) from aqueous film forming firefighting foam (AFFF) during a fire response in 2018 have continuing effects, with the potential to increase depending on how stringently PFAS compounds are regulated. Husky's Superior Refinery (SRC) has been treating runoff from the plant since 2018 and continued throughout 2019. Wisconsin's Department of Natural Resources is requiring investigation and eventual remediation of PFAS compounds despite lack of clear regulatory standards, which may be developed over the next 1 - 3 years. Future compliance costs may fluctuate given the regulatory uncertainty.
Timeframe
1-3 years
Magnitude of potential impact
Medium
Likelihood
About as likely as not
Are you able to provide a potential financial impact figure?
Yes, an estimated range
Potential financial impact figure (currency)
Potential financial impact figure - minimum (currency)
10000
Potential financial impact figure - maximum (currency)
10000000
Explanation of financial impact
Low end - ongoing monitoring High end - Continued treatment of runoff at facility.
Primary response to risk
Engage with regulators/policymakers
Description of response
Husky continues to collect water samples, assess surface water runoff at the facility and is proactively engaging in a site investigation with regulators to find the best solution for addressing environmental concerns while managing costs.
Cost of response
100000
Explanation of cost of response
Costs include transportation, external legal counsel and access to data sources.
Country/Area & River basin
Canada | Other, please specify (Multiple river basins in the United States and Canada) |
Type of risk & Primary risk driver
Regulatory | Tighter regulatory standards |
Primary potential impact
Increased compliance costs
Company-specific description
Aqueous film forming foam (AFFF) has and likely will continue to be used to control fires and provide vapor suppression during incidents. Regulation of PFAS compounds in various jurisdictions are currently under development. Historical releases of PFAS-containing AFFF or future uses of large amounts of AFFF containing PFAS compounds could be subject to those regulations.
Timeframe
4-6 years
Magnitude of potential impact
High
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Likelihood
Likely
Are you able to provide a potential financial impact figure?
Yes, an estimated range
Potential financial impact figure (currency)
Potential financial impact figure - minimum (currency)
100000
Potential financial impact figure - maximum (currency)
10000000
Explanation of financial impact
Costs related to investigation, remediation, and potential regulatory or legal costs.
Primary response to risk
Greater due diligence
Description of response
Implementing mitigation measures to ensure any potential impacted sediments or fluids are retained on site and reducing risk by replacing stock with lower-risk AFFF products.
Cost of response
5000000
Explanation of cost of response
The cost of response is based on the cost of replacing stock with new, low PFAS AFFF, disposal of the stock, and incidental costs.
Country/Area & River basin
Canada | Other, please specify (North Saskatchewan River) |
Type of risk & Primary risk driver
Regulatory | Mandatory water efficiency, conservation, recycling or process standards |
Primary potential impact
Increased operating costs
Company-specific description
Potential for increased water recycling requirement in Saskatchewan. Processing facilities at Husky's Saskatchewan thermal plants would need significant capital upgrades to allow for increased water recycling.
Timeframe
Unknown
Magnitude of potential impact
High
Likelihood
Unknown
Are you able to provide a potential financial impact figure?
Yes, a single figure estimate
Potential financial impact figure (currency)
330000000
Potential financial impact figure - minimum (currency)
Potential financial impact figure - maximum (currency)
Explanation of financial impact
Costs would be variable, and relative to the amount of recycling that is mandated. A single new facility requiring minor (<5%) water recycling could represent a one-time financial impact of $500K plus increases in annual operating costs. Retrofitting all existing facilities for significant amounts of recycling could represent a financial impact >$330 million (>$30 million per plant in capital costs; operating costs would be additional to this).
Primary response to risk
Adopt water efficiency, water reuse, recycling and conservation practices
Description of response
Husky is increasing water efficiency at its new Saskatchewan thermal facilities through implementation of an acidification process that improves boiler blowdown recycle. The Company is also preparing for possible changes to regulations by (1) engaging with regulators to anticipate planned changes; (2) evaluating water risk at the facility level for all heavy oil operations; (3) characterizing produced water variability and research of water recycling technology.
Cost of response
1700000
Explanation of cost of response
The cost for implementing the acid injection process at each new facility is estimated at $1.7 million capital cost at each plant.
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Country/Area & River basin
Canada | Other, please specify (Athabasca River) |
Type of risk & Primary risk driver
Physical | Increased water scarcity |
Primary potential impact
Reduction or disruption in production capacity
Company-specific description
Husky is reliant on third-party access agreements to source water for the Sunrise Energy Project. With the local competition for water sources, unplanned changes in the access agreements could impact water sourcing and therefore oil production.
Timeframe
4-6 years
Magnitude of potential impact
Medium
Likelihood
Unlikely
Are you able to provide a potential financial impact figure?
Yes, a single figure estimate
Potential financial impact figure (currency)
13000000
Potential financial impact figure - minimum (currency)
Potential financial impact figure - maximum (currency)
Explanation of financial impact
Financial impacts exceeding $10 million are considered significant under Husky's corporate risk matrix. If Husky's two operator agreements for water sourcing were compromised at the same time, production would stop. Based on 2019 data, lost production on its own would be a loss of approximately $13 million per week gross revenue. These costs would be incurred until at least one agreement issue was resolved or an alternate water source was found.
Primary response to risk
Engage with suppliers
Description of response
In 2019, Husky continued to engage with industry peers on water management collaboration for mutual benefit to mitigate future water sourcing risk.
Cost of response
100000
Explanation of cost of response
Estimated cost of updates to Water Management Plan for the facility; includes technical assessment and identification of water source mitigations.
Country/Area & River basin
Canada | Other, please specify (Multiple across Alberta) |
Type of risk & Primary risk driver
Physical | Ecosystem vulnerability |
Primary potential impact
Fines, penalties or enforcement orders
Company-specific description
The Government of Alberta has a stream crossing directive to improve fish passage in priority watersheds. If Husky watercourse crossing assets hinder/block fish passage, Husky may be subject to fines, penalties or enforcement orders until the deficiency has been corrected.
Timeframe
4-6 years
Magnitude of potential impact
Low
Likelihood
Exceptionally unlikely
Are you able to provide a potential financial impact figure?
Yes, an estimated range
Potential financial impact figure (currency)
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Potential financial impact figure - minimum (currency)
0
Potential financial impact figure - maximum (currency)
10000000
Explanation of financial impact
Watercourse crossings are federally regulated under the Fisheries Act and the Species at Risk Act, as well as the Public Lands Act and Environmental Protection and Enhancement Act the provincial level. Penalties and offences for non-compliance include fines and potential imprisonment pursuant to the Fisheries Act. The estimated cost of non-compliance with the Directive is based on historical inspection results and estimated crossing deficiencies.
Primary response to risk
Comply with local regulatory requirements
Description of response
To maintain compliance with this directive, Husky participates in Foothills Stream Crossing Partnership, which provides Husky with a system to inspect and manage its watercourse crossing assets and facilitate reporting on the asset's status to the Alberta Energy Regulator annually. Husky inspects crossing assets in priority watersheds annually, and develops remediation plans to address deficiencies within a 5-year timeframe.
Cost of response
17000
Explanation of cost of response
The cost of partnership is $10,000. Third-party inspector costs are around $7,000/yr.
W4.2a
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(W4.2a) Provide details of risks identified within your value chain (beyond direct operations) with the potential to have a substantive financial or strategic impact on your business, and your response to those risks.
Country/Area & River basin
Canada | Other, please specify (Athabasca River) |
Stage of value chain
Other, please specify (Operations)
Type of risk & Primary risk driver
Physical | Increased water scarcity |
Primary potential impact
Reduction or disruption in production capacity
Company-specific description
Husky is reliant on third-party access agreements for source water at the Sunrise Energy Project. With the local competition for water sources, unplanned changes in the access agreements could impact water sourcing and therefore oil production.
Timeframe
4-6 years
Magnitude of potential impact
Medium
Likelihood
Unlikely
Are you able to provide a potential financial impact figure?
Yes, a single figure estimate
Potential financial impact figure (currency)
13000000
Potential financial impact figure - minimum (currency)
Potential financial impact figure - maximum (currency)
Explanation of financial impact
If Husky's two operator agreements for water sourcing were compromised at the same time, production would stop. Based on 2019 data, lost production on its own would be a loss of approximately $13 million per week gross revenue. These costs would be incurred until at least one agreement issue was resolved or an alternate water source was found.
Primary response to risk
Supplier engagement | Other, please specify (Engage with industry peers on water management collaboration for mutual benefit to mitigate future water sourcing risk) |
Description of response
In 2019, Husky continued to engage with industry peers on water management collaboration for mutual benefit to mitigate future water sourcing risk.
Cost of response
100000
Explanation of cost of response
Estimated cost of updates to the Water Management Plan for the facility; includes technical assessment and identification of water source mitigations.
W4.3
(W4.3) Have you identified any water-related opportunities with the potential to have a substantive financial or strategic impact on your business?
Yes, we have identified opportunities, and some/all are being realized
W4.3a
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(W4.3a) Provide details of opportunities currently being realized that could have a substantive financial or strategic impact on your business. Type of opportunity
Efficiency
Primary water-related opportunity
Cost savings
Company-specific description & strategy to realize opportunity
Husky handles substantial water volumes throughout the completion and production phases of its fracturing operations. The volume of water, the high frequency in which it's handled, and the temporary methods and infrastructure used to handle water, result in high operating costs. Husky is assessing opportunities to lower the financial, community and environmental impact of water handling. Opportunities are assessed through holistic water management scenarios that align and can be implemented with the planned pace of development. The use of local and/or permanent infrastructure could make Husky's fracturing assets more resilient in challenging economic conditions, and limit water transportation by trucking resulting in reduced impact on communities. Permanent infrastructure for water storage and/or recycling can be used to increase the efficiency of water use in fracturing operations, lowering the environmental impact. Water retention ponds, deep groundwater wells (>50 m deep), water pipelines, water treatment and recycling technology and wastewater disposal (>1,000 m deep) are all being considered as opportunities.
Estimated timeframe for realization
4 to 6 years
Magnitude of potential financial impact
High
Are you able to provide a potential financial impact figure?
Yes, an estimated range
Potential financial impact figure (currency)
Potential financial impact figure - minimum (currency)
10000000
Potential financial impact figure - maximum (currency)
200000000
Explanation of financial impact
Two examples of Husky's fracturing assets and their cost-benefit considerations are: 1) In-field (local) Husky owned disposal (requires moderate capital ($3MM to $20MM): can be implemented once there is sufficient demand (water volumes) to justify Husky owned and/or local disposal; reduces trucking costs; reduces truck traffic; eliminates disposal fees; would save > $36MM over 10 years 2) Permanent water treatment and recycling: Involves a high commitment ($20MM to $50MM); must be considered with plant construction and commitment to asset development; drastically reduces or eliminates trucking, reduces freshwater volume requirements; reduces disposal requirements and fees; capital investment of $20MM would be recovered in 3 to 5 years The financial impact can be variable depending on the scale of operations, the time required for development, and type and location of infrastructure.
W5. Facility-level water accounting
W5.1
(W5.1) For each facility referenced in W4.1c, provide coordinates, water accounting data, and a comparison with the previous reporting year. Facility reference number
Facility 1
Facility name (optional)
SeaRose FPSO
Country/Area & River basin
Canada | Other, please specify (Atlantic Ocean) |
Latitude
46.7904
Longitude
-48.0163
Located in area with water stress
No
Primary power generation source for your electricity generation at this facility
Oil & gas sector business division
Upstream
Total water withdrawals at this facility (megaliters/year)
19995
Comparison of total withdrawals with previous reporting year
Higher
Withdrawals from fresh surface water, including rainwater, water from wetlands, rivers and lakes
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Withdrawals from brackish surface water/seawater
18247
Withdrawals from groundwater - renewable
Withdrawals from groundwater - non-renewable
Withdrawals from produced/entrained water
1748
Withdrawals from third party sources
Total water discharges at this facility (megaliters/year)
19995
Comparison of total discharges with previous reporting year
Higher
Discharges to fresh surface water
Discharges to brackish surface water/seawater
18210
Discharges to groundwater
1785
Discharges to third party destinations
Total water consumption at this facility (megaliters/year)
0
Comparison of total consumption with previous reporting year
About the same
Please explain
Increases in withdrawals and discharges due to the facility re-starting in 2019, after being shut-in from November 2018 to January 2019, and increased water required for simple cooling of marine systems.
Facility reference number
Facility 2
Facility name (optional)
Bolney Thermal Plant
Country/Area & River basin
Canada | Other, please specify (North Saskatchewan River) |
Latitude
53.527242
Longitude
-109.35453
Located in area with water stress
No
Primary power generation source for your electricity generation at this facility
Oil & gas sector business division
Upstream
Total water withdrawals at this facility (megaliters/year)
6455
Comparison of total withdrawals with previous reporting year
About the same
Withdrawals from fresh surface water, including rainwater, water from wetlands, rivers and lakes
3257
Withdrawals from brackish surface water/seawater
Withdrawals from groundwater - renewable
Withdrawals from groundwater - non-renewable
Withdrawals from produced/entrained water
3198
Withdrawals from third party sources
Total water discharges at this facility (megaliters/year)
6288
Comparison of total discharges with previous reporting year
About the same
Discharges to fresh surface water
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Discharges to brackish surface water/seawater
Discharges to groundwater
6288
Discharges to third party destinations
Total water consumption at this facility (megaliters/year)
167
Comparison of total consumption with previous reporting year
Much higher
Please explain
No significant change in withdrawals or discharges at this facility. Consumption is negligible (<1% of withdrawal).
Facility reference number
Facility 3
Facility name (optional)
Edam East Thermal Plant
Country/Area & River basin
Canada | Other, please specify (North Saskatchewan River) |
Latitude
53.121674
Longitude
-108.757994
Located in area with water stress
No
Primary power generation source for your electricity generation at this facility
Oil & gas sector business division
Upstream
Total water withdrawals at this facility (megaliters/year)
3603
Comparison of total withdrawals with previous reporting year
About the same
Withdrawals from fresh surface water, including rainwater, water from wetlands, rivers and lakes
2099
Withdrawals from brackish surface water/seawater
Withdrawals from groundwater - renewable
Withdrawals from groundwater - non-renewable
Withdrawals from produced/entrained water
1504
Withdrawals from third party sources
Total water discharges at this facility (megaliters/year)
3587
Comparison of total discharges with previous reporting year
About the same
Discharges to fresh surface water
Discharges to brackish surface water/seawater
Discharges to groundwater
3587
Discharges to third party destinations
Total water consumption at this facility (megaliters/year)
16
Comparison of total consumption with previous reporting year
Much higher
Please explain
No significant change in withdrawals or discharges at this facility. Consumption is negligible (<1% of withdrawal).
Facility reference number
Facility 4
Facility name (optional)
Edam West Thermal Plant
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Country/Area & River basin
Canada | Other, please specify (North Saskatchewan River) |
Latitude
53.100306
Longitude
-108.925712
Located in area with water stress
No
Primary power generation source for your electricity generation at this facility
Oil & gas sector business division
Upstream
Total water withdrawals at this facility (megaliters/year)
1814
Comparison of total withdrawals with previous reporting year
About the same
Withdrawals from fresh surface water, including rainwater, water from wetlands, rivers and lakes
1029
Withdrawals from brackish surface water/seawater
Withdrawals from groundwater - renewable
Withdrawals from groundwater - non-renewable
Withdrawals from produced/entrained water
785
Withdrawals from third party sources
Total water discharges at this facility (megaliters/year)
1809
Comparison of total discharges with previous reporting year
About the same
Discharges to fresh surface water
Discharges to brackish surface water/seawater
Discharges to groundwater
1809
Discharges to third party destinations
Total water consumption at this facility (megaliters/year)
5
Comparison of total consumption with previous reporting year
Lower
Please explain
No significant change in withdrawals or discharges at this facility. Consumption is negligible (<1% of withdrawal).
Facility reference number
Facility 5
Facility name (optional)
Paradise Hill Thermal Plant
Country/Area & River basin
Canada | Other, please specify (North Saskatchewan River) |
Latitude
53.606028
Longitude
-109.447917
Located in area with water stress
No
Primary power generation source for your electricity generation at this facility
Oil & gas sector business division
Upstream
Total water withdrawals at this facility (megaliters/year)
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1600
Comparison of total withdrawals with previous reporting year
About the same
Withdrawals from fresh surface water, including rainwater, water from wetlands, rivers and lakes
840
Withdrawals from brackish surface water/seawater
Withdrawals from groundwater - renewable
Withdrawals from groundwater - non-renewable
Withdrawals from produced/entrained water
761
Withdrawals from third party sources
Total water discharges at this facility (megaliters/year)
1549
Comparison of total discharges with previous reporting year
About the same
Discharges to fresh surface water
Discharges to brackish surface water/seawater
Discharges to groundwater
1549
Discharges to third party destinations
Total water consumption at this facility (megaliters/year)
52
Comparison of total consumption with previous reporting year
Much higher
Please explain
No significant change in withdrawals or discharges at this facility. Consumption is negligible (<1% of withdrawal).
Facility reference number
Facility 6
Facility name (optional)
Pikes Peak South Thermal Plant
Country/Area & River basin
Canada | Other, please specify (North Saskatchewan River) |
Latitude
53.207526
Longitude
-109.37079
Located in area with water stress
No
Primary power generation source for your electricity generation at this facility
Oil & gas sector business division
Upstream
Total water withdrawals at this facility (megaliters/year)
3954
Comparison of total withdrawals with previous reporting year
About the same
Withdrawals from fresh surface water, including rainwater, water from wetlands, rivers and lakes
2052
Withdrawals from brackish surface water/seawater
Withdrawals from groundwater - renewable
Withdrawals from groundwater - non-renewable
Withdrawals from produced/entrained water
1903
Withdrawals from third party sources
Total water discharges at this facility (megaliters/year)
3901
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Comparison of total discharges with previous reporting year
About the same
Discharges to fresh surface water
Discharges to brackish surface water/seawater
Discharges to groundwater
3901
Discharges to third party destinations
Total water consumption at this facility (megaliters/year)
54
Comparison of total consumption with previous reporting year
Lower
Please explain
No significant change in withdrawals or discharges at this facility. Consumption is negligible (<1% of withdrawal).
Facility reference number
Facility 7
Facility name (optional)
Pikes Peak Thermal Plant
Country/Area & River basin
Canada | Other, please specify (North Saskatchewan River) |
Latitude
53.279019
Longitude
-109.364955
Located in area with water stress
No
Primary power generation source for your electricity generation at this facility
Oil & gas sector business division
Upstream
Total water withdrawals at this facility (megaliters/year)
169
Comparison of total withdrawals with previous reporting year
Lower
Withdrawals from fresh surface water, including rainwater, water from wetlands, rivers and lakes
80
Withdrawals from brackish surface water/seawater
Withdrawals from groundwater - renewable
Withdrawals from groundwater - non-renewable
Withdrawals from produced/entrained water
89
Withdrawals from third party sources
Total water discharges at this facility (megaliters/year)
166
Comparison of total discharges with previous reporting year
Lower
Discharges to fresh surface water
Discharges to brackish surface water/seawater
Discharges to groundwater
166
Discharges to third party destinations
Total water consumption at this facility (megaliters/year)
3
Comparison of total consumption with previous reporting year
Much lower
Please explain
Facility was shut-in March 2019. Consumption is negligible (<1% of withdrawal).
Facility reference number
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Facility 8
Facility name (optional)
Rush Lake 2 Thermal Plant
Country/Area & River basin
Canada | Other, please specify (North Saskatchewan River) |
Latitude
53.105661
Longitude
-108.984934
Located in area with water stress
No
Primary power generation source for your electricity generation at this facility
Oil & gas sector business division
Upstream
Total water withdrawals at this facility (megaliters/year)
3261
Comparison of total withdrawals with previous reporting year
Much higher
Withdrawals from fresh surface water, including rainwater, water from wetlands, rivers and lakes
1847
Withdrawals from brackish surface water/seawater
Withdrawals from groundwater - renewable
Withdrawals from groundwater - non-renewable
Withdrawals from produced/entrained water
1415
Withdrawals from third party sources
Total water discharges at this facility (megaliters/year)
3231
Comparison of total discharges with previous reporting year
Much higher
Discharges to fresh surface water
Discharges to brackish surface water/seawater
Discharges to groundwater
3231
Discharges to third party destinations
Total water consumption at this facility (megaliters/year)
31
Comparison of total consumption with previous reporting year
Much higher
Please explain
There was increased withdrawal and discharges due to the facility ramp up in 2019. Consumption is negligible (<1% of withdrawal).
Facility reference number
Facility 9
Facility name (optional)
Rush Lake Thermal Plant
Country/Area & River basin
Canada | Other, please specify (North Saskatchewan River) |
Latitude
52.842646
Longitude
-109.804696
Located in area with water stress
No
Primary power generation source for your electricity generation at this facility
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Oil & gas sector business division
Upstream
Total water withdrawals at this facility (megaliters/year)
3624
Comparison of total withdrawals with previous reporting year
Higher
Withdrawals from fresh surface water, including rainwater, water from wetlands, rivers and lakes
2149
Withdrawals from brackish surface water/seawater
Withdrawals from groundwater - renewable
Withdrawals from groundwater - non-renewable
Withdrawals from produced/entrained water
1476
Withdrawals from third party sources
Total water discharges at this facility (megaliters/year)
3592
Comparison of total discharges with previous reporting year
About the same
Discharges to fresh surface water
Discharges to brackish surface water/seawater
Discharges to groundwater
3592
Discharges to third party destinations
Total water consumption at this facility (megaliters/year)
32
Comparison of total consumption with previous reporting year
Much higher
Please explain
Increased withdrawal due to operational pacing. Consumption is negligible (<1% of withdrawal).
Facility reference number
Facility 10
Facility name (optional)
Sandall Thermal Plant
Country/Area & River basin
Canada | Other, please specify (North Saskatchewan River) |
Latitude
53.399636
Longitude
-109.438052
Located in area with water stress
No
Primary power generation source for your electricity generation at this facility
Oil & gas sector business division
Upstream
Total water withdrawals at this facility (megaliters/year)
1643
Comparison of total withdrawals with previous reporting year
Higher
Withdrawals from fresh surface water, including rainwater, water from wetlands, rivers and lakes
928
Withdrawals from brackish surface water/seawater
Withdrawals from groundwater - renewable
Withdrawals from groundwater - non-renewable
Withdrawals from produced/entrained water
715
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Withdrawals from third party sources
Total water discharges at this facility (megaliters/year)
1574
Comparison of total discharges with previous reporting year
About the same
Discharges to fresh surface water
Discharges to brackish surface water/seawater
Discharges to groundwater
1574
Discharges to third party destinations
Total water consumption at this facility (megaliters/year)
69
Comparison of total consumption with previous reporting year
Much higher
Please explain
Increased withdrawal due to operational pacing. Consumption is negligible (<1% of withdrawal).
Facility reference number
Facility 11
Facility name (optional)
Vawn Thermal Plant
Country/Area & River basin
Canada | Other, please specify (North Saskatchewan River) |
Latitude
53.114462
Longitude
-108.641652
Located in area with water stress
No
Primary power generation source for your electricity generation at this facility
Oil & gas sector business division
Upstream
Total water withdrawals at this facility (megaliters/year)
4094
Comparison of total withdrawals with previous reporting year
About the same
Withdrawals from fresh surface water, including rainwater, water from wetlands, rivers and lakes
2154
Withdrawals from brackish surface water/seawater
Withdrawals from groundwater - renewable
Withdrawals from groundwater - non-renewable
Withdrawals from produced/entrained water
1940
Withdrawals from third party sources
Total water discharges at this facility (megaliters/year)
4058
Comparison of total discharges with previous reporting year
About the same
Discharges to fresh surface water
Discharges to brackish surface water/seawater
Discharges to groundwater
4058
Discharges to third party destinations
Total water consumption at this facility (megaliters/year)
36
Comparison of total consumption with previous reporting year
Much higher
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Please explain
No significant change in withdrawals or discharges at this facility. Consumption is negligible (<1% of withdrawal).
Facility reference number
Facility 12
Facility name (optional)
Dee Valley
Country/Area & River basin
Canada | Other, please specify (North Saskatchewan River) |
Latitude
53.175395
Longitude
-109.268587
Located in area with water stress
No
Primary power generation source for your electricity generation at this facility
Oil & gas sector business division
Upstream
Total water withdrawals at this facility (megaliters/year)
1099
Comparison of total withdrawals with previous reporting year
This is our first year of measurement
Withdrawals from fresh surface water, including rainwater, water from wetlands, rivers and lakes
746
Withdrawals from brackish surface water/seawater
Withdrawals from groundwater - renewable
Withdrawals from groundwater - non-renewable
Withdrawals from produced/entrained water
353
Withdrawals from third party sources
Total water discharges at this facility (megaliters/year)
1102
Comparison of total discharges with previous reporting year
This is our first year of measurement
Discharges to fresh surface water
Discharges to brackish surface water/seawater
Discharges to groundwater
1102
Discharges to third party destinations
Total water consumption at this facility (megaliters/year)
-3
Comparison of total consumption with previous reporting year
This is our first year of measurement
Please explain
First year reporting.
Facility reference number
Facility 13
Facility name (optional)
Sunrise Energy Project
Country/Area & River basin
Canada | Other, please specify (Athabasca River) |
Latitude
57.251659
Longitude
-110.988631
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Located in area with water stress
No
Primary power generation source for your electricity generation at this facility
Oil & gas sector business division
Upstream
Total water withdrawals at this facility (megaliters/year)
10975
Comparison of total withdrawals with previous reporting year
Lower
Withdrawals from fresh surface water, including rainwater, water from wetlands, rivers and lakes
6
Withdrawals from brackish surface water/seawater
Withdrawals from groundwater - renewable
775
Withdrawals from groundwater - non-renewable
Withdrawals from produced/entrained water
9021
Withdrawals from third party sources
1173
Total water discharges at this facility (megaliters/year)
10741
Comparison of total discharges with previous reporting year
Lower
Discharges to fresh surface water
Discharges to brackish surface water/seawater
Discharges to groundwater
10741
Discharges to third party destinations
Total water consumption at this facility (megaliters/year)
234
Comparison of total consumption with previous reporting year
Much higher
Please explain
Decreased withdrawals are due to higher oil cuts being produced from the reservoir. Higher oil cuts mean that less produced water is withdrawn. Decreases in discharges are due to a turnaround in 2019 - less steam was injected in the reservoir. Consumption is negligible (<1% of withdrawal).
Facility reference number
Facility 14
Facility name (optional)
Lima Refinery
Country/Area & River basin
United States of America | Other, please specify (Maumee River) |
Latitude
40.722068
Longitude
-113.88582
Located in area with water stress
No
Primary power generation source for your electricity generation at this facility
Oil & gas sector business division
Midstream/Downstream
Total water withdrawals at this facility (megaliters/year)
3511
Comparison of total withdrawals with previous reporting year
Lower
Withdrawals from fresh surface water, including rainwater, water from wetlands, rivers and lakes
2467
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Withdrawals from brackish surface water/seawater
Withdrawals from groundwater - renewable
1044
Withdrawals from groundwater - non-renewable
Withdrawals from produced/entrained water
Withdrawals from third party sources
Total water discharges at this facility (megaliters/year)
1037
Comparison of total discharges with previous reporting year
Lower
Discharges to fresh surface water
795
Discharges to brackish surface water/seawater
Discharges to groundwater
242
Discharges to third party destinations
Total water consumption at this facility (megaliters/year)
2474
Comparison of total consumption with previous reporting year
About the same
Please explain
Withdrawals and discharges decreased due to commissioning of the water recycling project in March 2019.
Facility reference number
Facility 15
Facility name (optional)
Superior Refinery
Country/Area & River basin
United States of America | Other, please specify (Lake Superior) |
Latitude
46.69036
Longitude
-92.070925
Located in area with water stress
No
Primary power generation source for your electricity generation at this facility
Oil & gas sector business division
Midstream/Downstream
Total water withdrawals at this facility (megaliters/year)
0
Comparison of total withdrawals with previous reporting year
Lower
Withdrawals from fresh surface water, including rainwater, water from wetlands, rivers and lakes
Withdrawals from brackish surface water/seawater
Withdrawals from groundwater - renewable
Withdrawals from groundwater - non-renewable
Withdrawals from produced/entrained water
Withdrawals from third party sources
Total water discharges at this facility (megaliters/year)
0
Comparison of total discharges with previous reporting year
Lower
Discharges to fresh surface water
Discharges to brackish surface water/seawater
Discharges to groundwater
Discharges to third party destinations
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Total water consumption at this facility (megaliters/year)
0
Comparison of total consumption with previous reporting year
Lower
Please explain
Refinery was under reconstruction in 2019.
Facility reference number
Facility 16
Facility name (optional)
Minnedosa Ethanol Plant
Country/Area & River basin
Canada | Other, please specify (Assiniboine River) |
Latitude
50.2543
Longitude
-99.849794
Located in area with water stress
Yes
Primary power generation source for your electricity generation at this facility
Oil & gas sector business division
Not applicable
Total water withdrawals at this facility (megaliters/year)
549
Comparison of total withdrawals with previous reporting year
About the same
Withdrawals from fresh surface water, including rainwater, water from wetlands, rivers and lakes
549
Withdrawals from brackish surface water/seawater
Withdrawals from groundwater - renewable
Withdrawals from groundwater - non-renewable
Withdrawals from produced/entrained water
Withdrawals from third party sources
Total water discharges at this facility (megaliters/year)
Comparison of total discharges with previous reporting year
Please select
Discharges to fresh surface water
Discharges to brackish surface water/seawater
Discharges to groundwater
Discharges to third party destinations
Total water consumption at this facility (megaliters/year)
Comparison of total consumption with previous reporting year
Please select
Please explain
No significant changes in water withdrawals.
W5.1a
CDP | Page | 34 | of 43 |
(W5.1a) For the facilities referenced in W5.1, what proportion of water accounting data has been externally verified? Water withdrawals - total volumes
- verified Not verified
What standard and methodology was used?
Water withdrawals - volume by source
- verified Not verified
What standard and methodology was used?
Water withdrawals - quality
- verified Not verified
What standard and methodology was used?
Water discharges - total volumes
- verified Not verified
What standard and methodology was used?
Water discharges - volume by destination
- verified Not verified
What standard and methodology was used?
Water discharges - volume by treatment method
- verified Not verified
What standard and methodology was used?
Water discharge quality - quality by standard effluent parameters
- verified Not verified
What standard and methodology was used?
Water discharge quality - temperature
- verified Not verified
What standard and methodology was used?
Water consumption - total volume
- verified Not verified
What standard and methodology was used?
Water recycled/reused
- verified Not verified
What standard and methodology was used?
W6. Governance
W6.1
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(W6.1) Does your organization have a water policy?
Yes, we have a documented water policy, but it is not publicly available
W6.1a
(W6.1a) Select the options that best describe the scope and content of your water policy.
Scope | Content | Please explain | |
Row | Company- | Description of | The Husky Corporate Water Standard applies to the entire Company and is approved by the Chief Operating Officer. The Standard outlines the expectation for every facility to |
1 | wide | business | conduct a water risk assessment and develop a water management plan. It acknowledges the human right to water. It describes both the business dependency on water, such |
dependency on | as oil production and refining needs, and describes business impact on water, such as resulting impacts to water availability from Husky's use or to water quality from | ||
water | inadvertent releases. The Standard references international standards in setting expectations for water risk assessments. Risk assessments are expected to consider | ||
Description of | environmental linkages. Targets and goals are included, to ensure objectives are met. The Standard outlines that regulatory compliance is the minimum expectation, and that | ||
business impact | the Company, as a responsible water steward, expects to exceed the minimum expectation. The Water Management Critical Competency Network is endorsed under the | ||
on water | Standard. | ||
Description of | |||
water-related | |||
performance | |||
standards for | |||
direct operations | |||
Reference to | |||
international | |||
standards and | |||
widely-recognized | |||
water initiatives | |||
Company water | |||
targets and goals | |||
Commitment to | |||
align with public | |||
policy initiatives, | |||
such as the SDGs | |||
Commitments | |||
beyond regulatory | |||
compliance | |||
Commitment to | |||
water-related | |||
innovation | |||
Commitment to | |||
water stewardship | |||
and/or collective | |||
action | |||
Commitment to | |||
safely managed | |||
Water, Sanitation | |||
and Hygiene | |||
(WASH) in the | |||
workplace | |||
Acknowledgement | |||
of the human right | |||
to water and | |||
sanitation | |||
Recognition of | |||
environmental | |||
linkages, for | |||
example, due to | |||
climate change | |||
W6.2
(W6.2) Is there board level oversight of water-related issues within your organization?
Yes
W6.2a
CDP | Page | 36 | of 43 |
(W6.2a) Identify the position(s) (do not include any names) of the individual(s) on the board with responsibility for water-related issues.
Position Please explain of
individual
Board- The Health, Safety and Environment Committee ("HS&E Committee") of the Board has oversight of Husky's HS&E strategy and has oversight of the operational aspects of environmental issues
level including water. The HS&E Committee reviews elements of Husky's Enterprise Risk Matrix when it meets at least semi-annually. The HS&E Committee reports to the Board and the Co-Chairs of the committee Board on a regular basis as is responsibly appropriate. In 2019, the HS&E Committee: o Received and discussed updates on ESG disclosure. o Received updates on the Corporation's environmental
audit programs.
Director | Husky's Board of Directors (the "Board"), in consultation with the committees of the Board, has oversight of the identification of the principal risks of the Company's business and is responsible for using |
on board | reasonable steps to ensure the implementation of appropriate systems to manage such risks. The Board receives updates with respect to Husky's enterprise risk matrix ("Enterprise Risk Matrix"), which |
is maintained by the Compliance and Risk Committee. In November 2019, the Board received an information session on environmental, social and governance ("ESG") performance and disclosure. | |
Board- The Chair of the Company's Environment, Social and Governance Steering Committee (the SVP Corporate Affairs and Human Resources) reports to the Corporate Governance Committee of the Board
level on ESG matters, including water. The Corporate Governance Committee of the Board provides oversight responsibility related to Husky's general approach to these matters. The Corporate Governance committee Committee meets at least three times per year. In 2019, the Corporate Governance Committee received and discussed updates on ESG matters.
Board- The Audit Committee of the Board provides oversight of the financial aspects of Husky's ESG strategy. The Audit Committee reviews elements of Husky's Enterprise Risk Matrix. The Audit Committee
level meets at least quarterly and reports to the Board and the Co-Chairs of the Board on a regular basis as is appropriate. In 2019, the Audit Committee received and discussed updates on the financial committee aspects of these risks.
W6.2b
(W6.2b) Provide further details on the board's oversight of water-related issues.
Frequency | Governance | Please explain | |
that water- | mechanisms | ||
related | into which | ||
issues are | water- | ||
a | related | ||
scheduled | issues are | ||
agenda | integrated | ||
item | |||
Row | Scheduled | Reviewing | The Board meets at least four times per year with stewardship responsibilities to: 1. oversee the conduct of the business of the Corporation; 2. provide supervising leadership and |
1 | - some | and guiding | direction to the President and Chief Executive Officer and senior management of the Corporation; 3. assess the President and Chief Executive Officer's performance; 4. approve |
meetings | annual | policies appropriate for the business of the Corporation; 5. approve corporate strategies and goals of the Corporation; and 6. be accountable to the Corporation's shareholders to | |
budgets | establish procedures for good governance and to enhance shareholder value. In November 2019, the Board received an information session on ESG performance and disclosure. | ||
Reviewing | The HS&E Committee of the Board meets at least semi-annually with the mandate to assist the Board by reviewing, reporting and making recommendations on the Corporation's | ||
and guiding | policies, management systems and programs with respect to HS&E issues. Husky includes water-related issues as part of its definition of HS&E. In 2019, the HS&E Committee | ||
major plans | received and discussed updates on ESG matters; and, received updates on the Corporation's environmental audit programs. The Audit Committee meets at least quarterly with | ||
of action | the mandate to assist the Board in carrying out its responsibilities with respect to: 1. the quarterly and annual financial statements and quarterly and annual MD&A, which are to be | ||
Reviewing | provided to shareholders and the appropriate regulatory agencies; 2. earnings press releases before the Corporation publicly discloses this information; 3. the system of internal | ||
and guiding | controls that management has established; 4. the internal and external audit process; 5. the appointment of external auditors; 6. the appointment of qualified reserves evaluators or | ||
risk | auditors; 7. the filing of statements and reports with respect to the Corporation's oil and gas reserves; and 8. the identification, management and mitigation of major financial risk | ||
management | exposures of the Corporation. In 2019, the Audit Committee received and discussed updates on the financial aspects of ESG risks The Corporate Governance Committee meets | ||
policies | at least semi-annually with the mandate to assist the Board in carrying out its responsibilities with respect to the development and implementation of principles and systems for the | ||
Reviewing | management of corporate governance, among other things. In 2019, the Corporate Governance Committee received and discussed updates on ESG matters. The committees' | ||
and guiding | mandates, which each lay out specific duties, are publicly available on Husky's website: https://huskyenergy.com/about/board-mandates.asp | ||
corporate | |||
responsibility | |||
strategy | |||
W6.3
(W6.3) Provide the highest management-level position(s) or committee(s) with responsibility for water-related issues (do not include the names of individuals).
Name of the position(s) and/or committee(s)
Other, please specify (SVP Safety, Operational Integrity & Environment, and Chair of the Executive Health, Safety, and Environment Committee)
Responsibility
Both assessing and managing water-related risks and opportunities
Frequency of reporting to the board on water-related issues
Half-yearly
Please explain
Water-related issues are managed by the Executive Health, Safety and Environment Committee (EHSEC). It is the highest-level management committee, with a mandate to provide executive level oversight and strategic direction for all critical health, safety and environmental issues, including water-related issues. This committee consists of members of senior management and is chaired by the Senior-Vice President Safety Operational Integrity & Environment, who holds ultimate accountability for management of, and reporting on, water-related issues to the Board. The EHSEC Committee contributes HSE elements to the enterprise risk matrix. This matrix is maintained by the Risk and Compliance Committee, which reports the matrix on a quarterly basis to the Audit Committee of the Board of Directors, at least semi-annually to the Health, Safety and Environment Committee of the Board of Directors, and annually to the Board of Directors.
W6.4
(W6.4) Do you provide incentives to C-suite employees or board members for the management of water-related issues?
Provide incentives for management of water-related issues | Comment | |||
Row 1 | No, and we do not plan to introduce them in the next two years | |||
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W6.5
(W6.5) Do you engage in activities that could either directly or indirectly influence public policy on water through any of the following?
Yes, direct engagement with policy makers
Yes, trade associations
Yes, funding research organizations
W6.5a
(W6.5a) What processes do you have in place to ensure that all of your direct and indirect activities seeking to influence policy are consistent with your water policy/water commitments?
Key individuals in the business units and supporting service groups that are involved in water management issues are engaged through the Water Regulatory Monitoring Committee and the Water Management Critical Competency Network. The Company's positions on water-related issues are clearly communicated to policy makers either directly or through participation in industry association working groups within the jurisdictions where the Company operates. Husky's Government Relations department works with Company representatives involved in water policy engagement to ensure that policy advocacy activities are aligned. Inconsistencies within advocacy activities (both internal, and with industry associations) are addressed individually on an ad-hoc basis.
W6.6
(W6.6) Did your organization include information about its response to water-related risks in its most recent mainstream financial report?
Yes (you may attach the report - this is optional)
W7. Business strategy
W7.1
(W7.1) Are water-related issues integrated into any aspects of your long-term strategic business plan, and if so how?
Are water- | Long- | Please explain | |
related | term | ||
issues | time | ||
integrated? | horizon | ||
(years) | |||
Long- | Yes, water- | 11-15 | Water sourcing and discharge are critical to most of Husky's operations. Availability, reliability, regulatory, and stakeholder water issues are local. For example, in some of Husky's |
term | related | operating areas, water disposal capacity is abundant, while water sourcing is scarcer. Water availability and disposal capacity are fully integrated into Husky's long-term business | |
business | issues are | plans for the Sunrise and Tucker facilities. Water supply and quality are fully integrated into objectives and business plans for the Saskatchewan thermal portfolio. Husky considers | |
objectives | integrated | these aspects in assessing long term strategic objectives, including evaluation of significant capital investments or potential oil and gas asset acquisitions. These aspects are also | |
considered as part of a project's technical review, through Husky's Project Delivery Model and Project Assurance processes. This includes hydrogeologic and hydrologic | |||
assessment of water resources for future developments. | |||
Strategy | Yes, water- | 11-15 | Water sourcing and discharge are critical to most of Husky's operations. Availability, reliability, regulatory, and stakeholder water issues are local. Husky considers these aspects |
for | related | in assessing long term strategy, including evaluation of potential oil and gas assets. This includes hydrogeologic and hydrologic assessment of water resources. As an example, | |
achieving | issues are | Husky's hydraulic fracturing projects use substantial water volumes throughout drilling, completion, and production. Husky is assessing opportunities to lower the financial, | |
long-term | integrated | community, and environmental impact of this water handling, such as the construction of permanent infrastructure for water storage and recycling. Husky introduced the Husky | |
objectives | Operational Integrity Management System (HOIMS) 2.0 in 2019. HOIMS 2.0 provides a framework for the strategy of running a safe and reliable business. Specifically, elements | ||
12 and 14 of HOIMS 2.0 outline provisions for protecting the environment. | |||
Financial | Yes, water- | 11-15 | Capital is required to protect and remediate fresh water, identify and evaluate water sourcing and discharge options, and implement water storage and treatment technologies. |
planning | related | The potential for increased capital expenditure has further motivated efforts to identify opportunities for increased water efficiency and continuous improvement in asset integrity. | |
issues are | Husky has a process for financial approval of all projects which includes evaluating financial risk relating to water. As an example, water-related infrastructure related to a crude oil | ||
integrated | flexibility project at the Lima Refinery was included in the long-range plan for refinery, and is also included in the long-range plan for Saskatchewan thermal projects. | ||
W7.2
CDP | Page | 38 | of 43 |
(W7.2) What is the trend in your organization's water-related capital expenditure (CAPEX) and operating expenditure (OPEX) for the reporting year, and the anticipated trend for the next reporting year?
Row 1
Water-related CAPEX (+/- % change)
-50
Anticipated forward trend for CAPEX (+/- % change)
0
Water-related OPEX (+/- % change)
0
Anticipated forward trend for OPEX (+/- % change)
0
Please explain
Husky does not explicitly track water-related CAPEX and OPEX for thermal and offshore projects; the percentages above are estimates and reflect Husky's fracturing operations only. Husky reduced the per-well water management CAPEX in fracturing operations by up to 50%, from 2018 to 2019. The 2020 water-related OPEX for fracturing operations is anticipated to be similar or lower than 2019, due to less completions activity. Water related CAPEX and OPEX are expected to decrease beyond 2020, corresponding with strategic water management planning for all operations, and opportunities to develop water-related infrastructure for fracturing operations.
W7.3
(W7.3) Does your organization use climate-related scenario analysis to inform its business strategy?
Use of climate-related scenario analysis | Comment | |
Row 1 | Yes | |
W7.3a
(W7.3a) Has your organization identified any water-related outcomes from your climate-related scenario analysis?
Yes
W7.3b
(W7.3b) What water-related outcomes were identified from the use of climate-related scenario analysis, and what was your organization's response?
Climate- | Description of possible water-related outcomes | Company response to possible water-related outcomes | |
related | |||
scenarios | |||
and models | |||
applied | |||
Row | IEA | Husky has conducted qualitative climate scenario analysis and evaluated its operations relative to | Husky's strategic response to the possibility of climate-driven changes in water availability |
1 | Sustainable | emerging regulations based on international commitments. Husky considers potential climate-driven | in Saskatchewan is investment in climate-related water availability research. Husky invests |
Development | changes in the status of water availability and ecosystems/habitats at a local level where they relate | in the Climate Impacts to Industrial Water Supplies on the North Saskatchewan River | |
Scenario | to the water management of Husky facilities. The Company invests in research to better understand | project, which is conducted through the Prairie Adaptation Research Collaborative at the | |
Nationally | how water availability and ecosystem/habitats may change over time, which include climate aspects. | University of Regina. The research helps Husky to better predict potential availability | |
determined | issues. | ||
contributions | |||
(NDCs) | |||
Other, | |||
please | |||
specify | |||
(Canada | |||
Energy | |||
Regulator) | |||
W7.4
(W7.4) Does your company use an internal price on water?
Row 1
Does your company use an internal price on water?
No, but we are currently exploring water valuation practices
Please explain
Water valuation is complex and there is limited guidance on establishing a methodology, particularly in the oil and gas industry. In the jurisdictions where Husky operates, extensive data or methodology around water valuation are not mature. Husky will continue to explore water valuation practices.
CDP | Page | 39 | of 43 |
W8. Targets
W8.1
(W8.1) Describe your approach to setting and monitoring water-related targets and/or goals.
Levels for targets | Monitoring at | Approach to setting and monitoring targets and/or goals | |
and/or goals | corporate level | ||
Row | Company-wide targets | Targets are monitored | Targets and goals are outlined in the Husky Corporate Water Standard, which has been endorsed by the Chief Operating Officer. The Company-wide and |
1 | and goals | at the corporate level | site-specific targets and goals were developed based on identification of water risks and are evaluated on an annual basis. |
Business level specific | Goals are monitored at | ||
targets and/or goals | the corporate level | ||
Site/facility specific | |||
targets and/or goals | |||
Basin specific targets | |||
and/or goals | |||
W8.1a
(W8.1a) Provide details of your water targets that are monitored at the corporate level, and the progress made. Target reference number
Target 1
Category of target
Other, please specify (Water management plans)
Level
Company-wide
Primary motivation
Risk mitigation
Description of target
Complete and document water management plans for all operations that rely on water resources or have the potential to negatively impact water resources. Water management plans (also referred to as water risk assessments) identify water risks and associated mitigations, and therefore are critical to water security. For this reason, the target is company-wide, with expectations applicable to individual facilities.
Quantitative metric
Other, please specify (% of facilities with management plan)
Baseline year
2014
Start year
2014
Target year
2020
-
of target achieved
46
Please explain
46% of all facilities identified that rely on water resources or have the potential to negatively impact water resources have documented water management plans. The priority has been on higher risk facilities with more complex water risks.
Target reference number
Target 2
Category of target
Water pollution reduction
Level
Company-wide
Primary motivation
Reduced environmental impact
Description of target
Husky has an internal target for hydrocarbon spill recovery of 85%.
Quantitative metric
Other, please specify (% spilled hydrocarbons recovered)
Baseline year
2019
Start year
2019
Target year
CDP | Page | 40 | of 43 |
2019
- of target achieved 100
Please explain
Husky recovered 98.1% of spilled hydrocarbon volumes in 2019.
Target reference number
Target 3
Category of target
Water pollution reduction
Level
Company-wide
Primary motivation
Reduced environmental impact
Description of target
Husky has an internal target for hydrocarbon release volume of ≤ 350 m3
Quantitative metric
Other, please specify (Total volume (m3) hydrocarbons released)
Baseline year
2019
Start year
2019
Target year
2019
- of target achieved 100
Please explain
Husky spilled fewer than 350 m3 of hydrocarbons in 2019.
Target reference number
Target 4
Category of target
Water pollution reduction
Level
Company-wide
Primary motivation
Reduced environmental impact
Description of target
Husky has an internal target for number of reportable spill incidents of ≤ 170
Quantitative metric
Other, please specify (Total number of reportable spill incidents of any type)
Baseline year
2019
Start year
2019
Target year
2019
-
of target achieved
0
Please explain
Husky had a total number of spill incidents greater than 170 in 2019.
Target reference number
Target 5
Category of target
Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) services in the workplace
Level
Company-wide
Primary motivation
Commitment to the UN Sustainable Development Goals
Description of target
Through its Water Supply Integrity Program, Husky has an internal target to complete an annual sampling program of water sources at all (100%) applicable upstream and downstream facilities with domestic water supplies. Facilities that participate in provincially, state or federally administered programs (e.g. the Sunrise Energy Project) are excluded.
CDP | Page | 41 | of 43 |
Quantitative metric
Other, please specify (% of applicable facilities with domestic water supplies that completed the annual Water Supply Integrity Program)
Baseline year
2019
Start year
2019
Target year
2019
- of target achieved 100
Please explain
All applicable Husky facilities completed the annual Water Supply Integrity Program in 2019.
W8.1b
(W8.1b) Provide details of your water goal(s) that are monitored at the corporate level and the progress made.
Goal
Other, please specify (Facility Water Managment Plans)
Level
Company-wide
Motivation
Risk mitigation
Description of goal
Husky completes water management plans. Water management plans (also referred to as water risk assessments) identify water risks and associated mitigations, and therefore are critical to water security. Annually, facilities that rely on water are identified, with risks reviewed at a high level, and facilities are selected for detailed water risk assessment and mitigation. This is a Company-wide goal to allow prioritization of the highest risk facilities. This ensures the highest water risks are being addressed, which is important since a large portion of Husky's operations are dependent on water. A schedule is updated to track progress of water risk assessments.
Baseline year
2014
Start year
2014
End year
2020
Progress
A list of facilities that rely on water is generated, and progress in conducting water risk assessments is tracked against this list each year. Success is indicated by completion of risk assessments for the highest priority facilities on an annual basis, and for all facilities by 2020. Husky has now completed risk assessments for 46% of its water-reliant facilities.
W9. Verification
W9.1
(W9.1) Do you verify any other water information reported in your CDP disclosure (not already covered by W5.1a)?
No, we do not currently verify any other water information reported in our CDP disclosure
W10. Sign off
W-FI
(W-FI) Use this field to provide any additional information or context that you feel is relevant to your organization's response. Please note that this field is optional and is not scored.
READER ADVISORIES See attached document regarding Forward-Looking Statements and Disclosure of Oil and Gas Information. 2020 Husky CDP Water Security Questionnaire Advisories.docx
W10.1
CDP | Page | 42 | of 43 |
(W10.1) Provide details for the person that has signed off (approved) your CDP water response.
Job title | Corresponding job category | |
Row 1 | Senior Vice President Safety, Operations, Integrity and Environment | Other, please specify (Senior Vice President Safety, Operations, Integrity and Environment) |
W10.2
(W10.2) Please indicate whether your organization agrees for CDP to transfer your publicly disclosed data on your impact and risk response strategies to the CEO Water Mandate's Water Action Hub [applies only to W2.1a (response to impacts), W4.2 and W4.2a (response to risks)].
No
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