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Energy sector outlook

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The monthly energy sector outlook provides current data and forecasts for Alberta’s energy industry. Information includes production summaries, long-term forecasts and prices.

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Modernized Royalty Framework : formulas

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These formulas are part of Alberta’s Modernized Royalty Framework and are used by the oil and natural gas industry to determine their resource development royalties.

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Energy update : gasoline and diesel prices

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Energy update with information on gasoline and diesel prices, propane and heating oil prices, natural gas prices, crude oil prices, energy industry activity, and rig activity.

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Let's talk royalties : not every oil well is a gusher

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Describes the risk involved in crude oil production. There is no gurantee that an oil well will be productive when drilled. In 2014, almost half of all producing oil wells in Alberta produced less... More ≫

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Describes the risk involved in crude oil production. There is no gurantee that an oil well will be productive when drilled. In 2014, almost half of all producing oil wells in Alberta produced less than 1 cubic meter of oil each day, and another quarter produced between 1 and 2 cubic metres each day. One in a series of fact sheets produced to give Albertans a basic knowledge of the royalty system and assist them in effectively participating in royalty review discussions.

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Let's talk royalties : how crude oil production is changing

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This fact sheet provides an understanding of the costs involved in producing oil from crude oil sources. Horizontal wells have accounted for a growing percentage of oil well production since their... More ≫

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This fact sheet provides an understanding of the costs involved in producing oil from crude oil sources. Horizontal wells have accounted for a growing percentage of oil well production since their introduction in the 1990s. One in a series of fact sheets produced to give Albertans a basic knowledge of the royalty system and assist them in effectively participating in royalty review discussions.

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Let's talk royalties : Alberta's crude oil & liquids: important competitors & comparators

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The Royalty Review Advisory Panel examined technical aspects of Alberta's royalty framework to consider how the framework could be optimized. As part of this work, it compared Alberta to other... More ≫

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The Royalty Review Advisory Panel examined technical aspects of Alberta's royalty framework to consider how the framework could be optimized. As part of this work, it compared Alberta to other places that have energy resources and want to attract energy investment. Seven competitor and comparator jurisdictions were looked at for crude oil and liquids investment. One in a series of fact sheets produced to give Albertans a basic knowledge of the royalty system and assist them in effectively participating in royalty review discussions.

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Let's talk royalties : meet the crude oil & liquids expert group

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Three Expert Groups were establised to assist the Royalty Review Advisory Panel in its work, each with a focus on one of the three major ""streams"" of the energy business that fall under... More ≫

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Three Expert Groups were establised to assist the Royalty Review Advisory Panel in its work, each with a focus on one of the three major ""streams"" of the energy business that fall under Alberta's royalty framework. This fact sheet looks at the purpose and lists the members of the Crude Oil and Liquids Expert Group. One in a series of fact sheets produced to give Albertans a basic knowledge of the royalty system and assist them in effectively participating in royalty review discussions.

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Let's talk royalties : Alberta's crude oil resources

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Discusses the current state of crude oil resources in the province. Distinguishes the three types of crude oil produced in Alberta (light oil, medium oil and heavy oil) and identifies where each... More ≫

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Discusses the current state of crude oil resources in the province. Distinguishes the three types of crude oil produced in Alberta (light oil, medium oil and heavy oil) and identifies where each type is generally found. One in a series of fact sheets produced to give Albertans a basic knowledge of the royalty system and assist them in effectively participating in royalty review discussions.

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Benchmark crude oil prices

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Outlines the differences between various benchmark crude oil prices

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Alberta Royalty Framework : formulas

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These formulas are part of Alberta’s royalty framework and are used by the oil and natural gas industry to determine their resource development royalties. ARF formula apply to wells spud on or... More ≫

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These formulas are part of Alberta’s royalty framework and are used by the oil and natural gas industry to determine their resource development royalties. ARF formula apply to wells spud on or after January 1, 2011 to December 31, 2016.

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