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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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The need for a northern Alberta development strategy

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This report identifies the need for a northern Alberta development strategy as the mechanism to draw attention to the North and unleash its enormous economic potential through a long-term, orderly... More ≫

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This report identifies the need for a northern Alberta development strategy as the mechanism to draw attention to the North and unleash its enormous economic potential through a long-term, orderly and sustainable development plan.

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Investing in our economy : north-south corridor transmission reinforcement : Government of Alberta response to the Critical Transmission Review Committee report

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In December 2011, the Minister of Energy appointed the Critical Transmission Review Committee to review the process and information used by the Alberta Electric System Operator (AESO) in... More ≫

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In December 2011, the Minister of Energy appointed the Critical Transmission Review Committee to review the process and information used by the Alberta Electric System Operator (AESO) in developing its North-South transmission reinforcement plan. The Committee submitted its report in February 2012, which concluded AESO’s forecast, selection of high-voltage direct current technology, and timing of the two North-South transmission lines were reasonable. The report also included several recommendations. The Government of Alberta reviewed and considered the findings and recommendations of the Committee, and this document contains its response to the Committee’s report.

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Powering our economy : Critical Transmission Review Committee report

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The CTRC was an independent committee tasked to review the reasonableness of the AESO’s plan for critical transmission infrastructure between Edmonton and Calgary, including their timing, the... More ≫

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The CTRC was an independent committee tasked to review the reasonableness of the AESO’s plan for critical transmission infrastructure between Edmonton and Calgary, including their timing, the proposed technology, AESO forecasts, and identifying appropriate changes to the Electric Statutes Amendment Act, 2009.

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Development of energy, emission and water flow sankey diagrams for the province of Alberta through modeling : final report

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This research was initiated by the Department of Energy, Government of Alberta and Alberta Innovates – Energy and Environment Solutions in order to understand the energy, emissions and water flow... More ≫

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This research was initiated by the Department of Energy, Government of Alberta and Alberta Innovates – Energy and Environment Solutions in order to understand the energy, emissions and water flow patterns in the Province of Alberta through the development of Sankey diagrams. Sankey diagrams are a specific type of diagram in which the width of the arrows is proportional to the quantity of flow. A key objective of this research is developing an Alberta-specific energy forecasting and planning model for studying different greenhouse gas mitigation scenarios for the energy demand and supply sectors of the Province of Alberta.

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Enhancing assurance : report and recommendations of the Regulatory Enhancement Task Force to the Minister of Energy

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Enhancing Assurance envisions a renewed Policy Development and Policy Assurance System for Alberta, and sets out an enhanced approach to the way government develops and assures policies around... More ≫

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Enhancing Assurance envisions a renewed Policy Development and Policy Assurance System for Alberta, and sets out an enhanced approach to the way government develops and assures policies around upstream oil and gas. The enhanced system will encourage innovation, have clear and predictable processes, enhance our province’s competitiveness and, most importantly, achieve the results Albertans want.

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Regulatory enhancement project : technical report

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This Technical Report has been prepared as part of the Regulatory Enhancement Project (REP). The objective of the REP was to examine ways of ensuring Alberta‟s regulatory system for upstream oil... More ≫

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This Technical Report has been prepared as part of the Regulatory Enhancement Project (REP). The objective of the REP was to examine ways of ensuring Alberta‟s regulatory system for upstream oil and gas is modern, efficient, performance-based and competitive, while maintaining Alberta‟s strong commitment to environmental management, public safety and responsible resource development in the public interest.

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Innovative Energy Technologies Program project 02-033 : Brintell field horsetail polymer flood

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The subject project is a pilot designed to evaluate the feasibility, both technical and economic, of polymer flooding as a secondary recovery technique in the Wabiskaw zone of the Brintnell Field... More ≫

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The subject project is a pilot designed to evaluate the feasibility, both technical and economic, of polymer flooding as a secondary recovery technique in the Wabiskaw zone of the Brintnell Field within the Pelican Lake area. The project is a participant in the Innovative Energy Technology Program.

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Assessment and analysis of the state-of-the-art electric transmission systems with specific focus on high-voltage direct current (HVDC), underground or other new or developing technologies

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This report provides factual information on the various power transmission system alternatives that may be used anywhere in Alberta. The overall objective is to understand whether there are... More ≫

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This report provides factual information on the various power transmission system alternatives that may be used anywhere in Alberta. The overall objective is to understand whether there are economic and practical power system solutions that may reduce the impact of conventional overhead high voltage towers and wires.

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Oil Sands Consultation Group final report and recommendations

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In January 2006, the Oil Sands Consultation Group was established by the government with a mandate to provide revised plans for a consultation process for oil sands development that allows... More ≫

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In January 2006, the Oil Sands Consultation Group was established by the government with a mandate to provide revised plans for a consultation process for oil sands development that allows Albertans to share their vision and principles for development of Alberta’s oil sands. The Government of Alberta has accepted all nine recommendations of the Oil Sands Consultation Group.

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