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Oil and gas development in Alberta : overview of exploration and production processes

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Provides an overview of petroleum and natural gas exploration and production in Alberta, Conventional and unconventional are described.

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Energizing investment : a framework to improve Alberta's natural gas and conventional oil competitiveness

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In response to changes in the marketplace, Alberta Energy led a project team that studied Alberta's investment competitiveness with a focus on upstream natural gas and conventional oil... More ≫

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In response to changes in the marketplace, Alberta Energy led a project team that studied Alberta's investment competitiveness with a focus on upstream natural gas and conventional oil development. The study assessed the ways in which Alberta's competitive share of energy investment has shifted, and the factors contributing to such shifts. It also considered ways in which Alberta can improve its ability to attract natural gas and conventional oil investment. The Government of Alberta reviewed the project committee's resulting Technical Report and has accepted its recommendations on the most effective ways to improve Alberta's competitiveness in conventional upstream oil and gas. This framework outlines the actions that the government will take to improve the province's competitiveness in these areas.

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Energy resources : facts and stats

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A one-page information sheet with quick facts and statistics on energy reserves, production, distribution, and consumption in Alberta.

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Oil and gas royalties in Alberta

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Royalties help fund important programs like health, education and infrastructure. They ensure that Albertans receive a portion of the benefits arising from the development of the province’s energy... More ≫

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Royalties help fund important programs like health, education and infrastructure. They ensure that Albertans receive a portion of the benefits arising from the development of the province’s energy resources. This fact sheet explains what royalties are and how they are calculated.

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Getting Alberta back to work : natural gas vision and strategy

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Alberta's Natural Gas Vision and Strategy lays out a plan for Alberta to become a global supplier of clean, responsibly-sourced natural gas and related products, including hydrogen, petrochemicals... More ≫

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Alberta's Natural Gas Vision and Strategy lays out a plan for Alberta to become a global supplier of clean, responsibly-sourced natural gas and related products, including hydrogen, petrochemicals and recycled plastics. The strategy outlines the government's actions to support the long-term growth and strength of the industry on its way to being a global competitor across multiple sectors.

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Alberta at a crossroads : Royalty Review Advisory Panel report

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The main focus of the Royalty Review Advisory Panel’s report and recommendations is on modernizing the framework for crude oil, liquids and natural gas to fulfill the mandate given to the Panel:... More ≫

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The main focus of the Royalty Review Advisory Panel’s report and recommendations is on modernizing the framework for crude oil, liquids and natural gas to fulfill the mandate given to the Panel: Provide optimal returns to Albertans as owners of the resource; Continue to encourage industry investment; Encourage diversification opportunities such as value-added processing, innovation or other forms of investment in Alberta; and Support responsible development of the resource.

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Our fair share : report of the Alberta Royalty Review Panel to the Hon. Lyle Oberg, Minister of Finance, 18 September 2007

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Albertans do not receive their fair share from energy development. The royalty rates and formulas have not kept pace with changes in the resource base and world energy markets. Albertans own the... More ≫

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Albertans do not receive their fair share from energy development. The royalty rates and formulas have not kept pace with changes in the resource base and world energy markets. Albertans own the resource. The onus is on their government to re-balance the royalty and tax system so that a fair share is collected. This must be done within an equitable and flexible administrative framework that maintains Alberta's competitive edge for energy investment.

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