Alberta · Turnarounds · updated October 12, 2026
Fall oil sands and refinery turnarounds
Fall turnaround season ends this week.
- Province
- Alberta
- Location
- Fort McMurray and Edmonton
- Sector
- Turnarounds
- Next milestone
- Spring 2027 turnaround planning
- Disclosed cost
- Not publicly disclosed
- Construction start
- Aug–Oct 2026
- In service
- Spring 2027 planning
- Other details
- Schedule: CNRL Horizon Sep 8–27 · Suncor base and Edmonton Sep 8–Oct 13 · Syncrude Aug 20–Oct 16
Why it matters for contractors and suppliers
Turnaround trades become available from mid-to-late October, just as Kitimat early works and Heartland mobilization pick up.
The full brief is in the October 2026 report: the procurement packages to watch, the buyer and contractor contacts, the dates on the 90-day calendar and how this project ties into the rest of the pipeline.
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Sources
Supplier registration: owner supplier page · Alberta public tenders. How we research: editorial standards.
Frequently asked
What is the status of Fall oil sands and refinery turnarounds?
As of October 12, 2026: see the latest issue. Next: Spring 2027 turnaround planning.
How much does Fall oil sands and refinery turnarounds cost?
Not publicly disclosed.
What is the timeline for Fall oil sands and refinery turnarounds?
Construction start: aug–oct 2026; in service: spring 2027 planning.
How do suppliers register for Fall oil sands and refinery turnarounds?
Through the owner's supplier page: https://www.cnrl.com/contact-us. Public-sector packages in Alberta are also posted on the provincial tender portal.