The rise in production and fall in capital expenditure are expected to enable Suncor Energy to return more free cash flow to its stockholders through share buybacks and dividends. In addition, Suncor Energy expects cash operating costs per barrel at Syncrude to be in the range of C$32.50 and C$35.50, while the same for Fort Hills - which was acquired from Total S.A. - will be within C$20.00 to C$30.00. The company expects its cash operating costs per barrel for its Oil Sands operations to retain at C$23.00 - C$26.00.