Canadian Heavy Oil Association (CHOA)

The Canadian Heavy Oil Association (CHOA) is a multi-discipline, volunteer-based, not-for-profit association focused on heavy oil and oil sands projects and development. CHOA is not a lobby group, and is proud of its membership of individuals. The organization evolved around the sharing of information and technical knowledge about the heavy oil and oil sands industry in an informal networking environment. Since its inception approximately 24 years ago, this volunteer-based not-for-profit association has grown to almost 1400 members. Today CHOA is a hub for the Canadian heavy oil and oil sands, and likely is the largest association in the world dedicated solely to the heavy oil industry. CHOA has an open membership and accepts members from all disciplines. Current members represent all aspects of the heavy oil business, including exploration, development, production, upgrading, transportation and marketing of heavy oil and oil sands. CHOA members can be found working for industry players, research organizations, regulatory groups and environmental specialists.