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Reducing the footprint of seismic exploration

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Alberta's petroleum industry is built on the work of seismic exploration. Although seismic exploration takes only a short time to complete, its impact on the landscape can last much longer. This... More ≫

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Alberta's petroleum industry is built on the work of seismic exploration. Although seismic exploration takes only a short time to complete, its impact on the landscape can last much longer. This one-page information sheet looks at efforts to reduce the overall footprint of seismic exploration on the landscape.

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ILM success story : AlPac-Opti/Nexen integrated planning

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AlPac and Opti/Nexen demonstrated company-to-company cooperation resulting in sharing the same footprint, harvesting 30 percent fewer trees.

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ILM success story : Fort Assiniboine coal bed methane early engagement process

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Coal bed methane (CBM) is natural gas – primarily methane – found on the surface and in the cracks of coal. In 2003, the Fort Assiniboine area was the focus of new industrial operations supporting... More ≫

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Coal bed methane (CBM) is natural gas – primarily methane – found on the surface and in the cracks of coal. In 2003, the Fort Assiniboine area was the focus of new industrial operations supporting CBM development. In this area of the province, existing oil and gas infrastructure was limited. The companies interested in pursuing CBM saw the opportunity to engage the community early, while at the same time, work with government to reduce the expected footprint.

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ILM success story : Buffalo Lake integrated shoreland management plan

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The government of Alberta is working with several municipalities as well as the public to protect the shoreline of Buffalo Lake, which is located fifty-five kilometres northeast of Red Deer.... More ≫

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The government of Alberta is working with several municipalities as well as the public to protect the shoreline of Buffalo Lake, which is located fifty-five kilometres northeast of Red Deer. Stakeholder engagement in the management plan process has resulted in a plan that suits many user needs and protects the riparian area.

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