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Alberta conventional oil and oil sands key statistics : factsheet

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This fact sheet provides statistical information about Alberta conventional oil and oil sands, including information on oil production and oil reserves, and compares Alberta to other countries and... More ≫

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This fact sheet provides statistical information about Alberta conventional oil and oil sands, including information on oil production and oil reserves, and compares Alberta to other countries and other Canadian provinces.

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Alberta's leased oil sands area

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This map delineates the total oil sands area in the province of Alberta, the area that is surface mineable, and the areas that are currently under lease.

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Alberta's oil sands projects and upgraders

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Presents the locations of oil sands projects and upgraders in the province and indicates their current status (operating, construction, approved, application, or announced). Separate maps are... More ≫

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Presents the locations of oil sands projects and upgraders in the province and indicates their current status (operating, construction, approved, application, or announced). Separate maps are included for each of the Athabasca, Cold Lake, and Peace River regions.

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Oil sands and coal exploration operations Historical Resources Act compliance

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This Bulletin is issued to assist oil sands and coal exploration development proponents in ensuring that their projects are compliant with the Historical Resources Act. Under the Act, exploration... More ≫

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This Bulletin is issued to assist oil sands and coal exploration development proponents in ensuring that their projects are compliant with the Historical Resources Act. Under the Act, exploration operations conducted in the Province of Alberta must conform to the procedures outlined in this bulletin.

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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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Unlocking the prize : metal fabrication procurement for development and operation of Alberta's oil sands

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This study explores the competitiveness factors and growing industry trends related to procurement decisions made when oil sands buyers award contracts to Metal Fabrication and Machinery... More ≫

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This study explores the competitiveness factors and growing industry trends related to procurement decisions made when oil sands buyers award contracts to Metal Fabrication and Machinery Manufacturing (MFMM) suppliers during the development, construction and operation of mining, in-situ and upgrader projects. The study helps to provide market intelligence for the development and execution of growth strategies in areas where Alberta’s MFMM sector has a competitive advantage. It also provides a better understanding of the needs of Alberta’s oil sands industry, describes how to strengthen relationships between Alberta’s MFMM sector and oil sand project owners, and support continued economic growth in the province.

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Energy economics : understanding royalties

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It is intended to provide easy-to-understand information about the Province’s royalty system so that Albertans can see how the history and economics of the energy industry impacts their daily lives.

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Establishment report on the Mildred Lake native and cultivated grass reclamation trial

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The adaptability of native cultivated grasses to oil sands disturbances is being studied in a field trial in northestern Alberta. The native grasses originated from the mountains and foothills of... More ≫

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The adaptability of native cultivated grasses to oil sands disturbances is being studied in a field trial in northestern Alberta. The native grasses originated from the mountains and foothills of the province. The trial was established on blended materials consisting of native sand, clayey overburden and peat. Nine native grasses and eight cultivated grass varieties were seeded in June of 1981. A description of the site, a summary of experimental procedures and first-year results are included in the report.

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