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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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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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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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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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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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CHOPS : cold heavy oil production with sand in the Canadian heavy oil industry

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This report explores the technical, economic and environmental issues related to CHOPS, refers to other new processes and emerging production technologies, and details emerging possibilities for... More ≫

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This report explores the technical, economic and environmental issues related to CHOPS, refers to other new processes and emerging production technologies, and details emerging possibilities for expanding or prolonging CHOPS production in Alberta.

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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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Alberta bitumen processing integration study : final report

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The Government of Alberta and industry partners commissioned a consultant to develop a conceptual design for an integrated bitumen upgrading, refining and petrochemical complex in Alberta. The... More ≫

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The Government of Alberta and industry partners commissioned a consultant to develop a conceptual design for an integrated bitumen upgrading, refining and petrochemical complex in Alberta. The study was designed to build on previous integration studies and goes one step further with the development of a technical design for a conceptual upgrading, refining and petrochemical complex based on current technologies.

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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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