---
schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0000049938-24-000032"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "IMO"
cik: "0000049938"
company_name: "IMPERIAL OIL LTD"
filed_at: "2024-05-22T23:59:59+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-06-01T09:56:50.880245+00:00"
event_type: "other_material"
sentiment: "positive"
materiality_score: 0.75
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.75
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# Imperial achieves first oil from Grand Rapids; 40% lower emissions, 15,000 bpd

## Summary
- First oil from Grand Rapids SA-SAGD project at Cold Lake using solvent-assisted technology.
- Expected to reduce GHG emissions intensity up to 40% vs. existing processes; full rate 15,000 bbl/d.
- Project completed more than a year ahead of original schedule.
- Supports Imperial's goal of 30% reduction in operated oil sands emissions intensity by 2030 from 2016 levels.
- CEO Brad Corson: milestone in lowering emissions and delivering shareholder value through cost reductions.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0000049938-24-000032
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: IMO
- cik: 0000049938
- company_name: IMPERIAL OIL LTD
- filed_at: 2024-05-22T23:59:59+00:00
- event_type: other_material
- sentiment: positive
- materiality_score: 0.75
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.75
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 7.01, 9.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/49938/000004993824000032/0000049938-24-000032-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/49938/000004993824000032/imo-20240522.htm

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- Plain text: https://secwatch.observer/filing/0000049938-24-000032.txt

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