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Methods for managing tailings

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In oil sands mining, tailings are what remain after the oil has been removed from the ore that was mined out of the ground. Tailings are comprised of sand, silt, clay, water, solvents, process... More ≫

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In oil sands mining, tailings are what remain after the oil has been removed from the ore that was mined out of the ground. Tailings are comprised of sand, silt, clay, water, solvents, process chemicals and some residual bitumen. this fact sheet presents methods for managing tailing, it was developed to encourage international investment in Alberta.

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Steam assisted gravity drainage : facts and stats

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This one-page fact sheet provides a quick overview of the steam assisted gravity drainage process (SAGD) and some statistics on the use of SAGD in Alberta.

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Let's talk royalties : how oil sands projects work

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This fact sheet looks at understanding the costs of producing oil from the oil sands. It looks at the two main ways of recovering oil from the oil sands: mineable oil sands projects and in-situ... More ≫

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This fact sheet looks at understanding the costs of producing oil from the oil sands. It looks at the two main ways of recovering oil from the oil sands: mineable oil sands projects and in-situ projects where the bitumen is separated from the oil sands using a process underground, or "in place." 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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Non-renewable resource revenue forecasting : facts and stats

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Forecasting non-renewable resource revenue from sources like oil and natural gas is determined primarily by three factors: price, production and the applicable royalties. Alberta Energy is... More ≫

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Forecasting non-renewable resource revenue from sources like oil and natural gas is determined primarily by three factors: price, production and the applicable royalties. Alberta Energy is responsible for forecasting non-renewable resource revenue including oil, natural gas, oil sands, as well as coal royalties, mineral taxes and mineral rights sales and rentals. These forecasts are intended to be a realistic prediction of what government year-end revenues will be.

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Abasand Oils Ltd. : self-guided historic walking tour and map

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Abasand Oils Ltd. is significant because it represents the rise and fall of a pioneering oil sands effort. It was the first oil sands plant to pipe a refined product. At its peak, Abasand Oils... More ≫

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Abasand Oils Ltd. is significant because it represents the rise and fall of a pioneering oil sands effort. It was the first oil sands plant to pipe a refined product. At its peak, Abasand Oils Ltd. had 150 employees and produced 500 barrels of bitumen per day. Although these numbers are very small compared to companies today, the plant was a pioneer of its time and will not be forgotten.

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Talk about oil sands

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General information about the oil sands in Alberta.

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Talk about SAGD

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General information about steam assisted gravity drainage process (SAGD) in Alberta.

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Budget 2013 : responsible change

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Budget 2013 reflects the priorities Albertans told their government are most important. Budget 2013 responds to the effects of the “bitumen bubble”, while continuing to deliver the responsible... More ≫

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Budget 2013 reflects the priorities Albertans told their government are most important. Budget 2013 responds to the effects of the “bitumen bubble”, while continuing to deliver the responsible change Albertans expect. Includes the fiscal plan, the Government of Alberta's three-year strategic plan, and ministry business plans. Also included is the budget address and two fact cards on the budget.

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