But the solution to this pricey conundrum could come from an unlikely saviour in this dawning age of climate awareness: Alberta crude. Hesp’s research has shown that Alberta crude produces asphalt binder — that black sticky stuff that holds asphalt together — of virtually unparalleled quality. Research shows that Alberta crude produces asphalt binder of virtually unparalleled quality. Back in Timmins, Ken Krcel was getting ready to head out to the cottage for the Labour Day long weekend. Roads that were repaired, pre-Hesp experimentation, are full of cracks; roads that have been fixed with the Alberta goo aren’t showing any wear six years after being laid.

Source: National Post September 12, 2022 19:43 UTC