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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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Let's talk royalties : ownership of Alberta's mineral resources

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Since oil, natural gas and oil sands resources are located underground, it helps to reference the land when we talk about mineral ownership. In Alberta, where the province owns the majority of the... More ≫

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Since oil, natural gas and oil sands resources are located underground, it helps to reference the land when we talk about mineral ownership. In Alberta, where the province owns the majority of the mineral rights, the government collects taxes, and also collects royalties on behalf of Albertans, as owners of the resource. 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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Alberta's new royalty framework : overview

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Outlines the key outcomes of Alberta's new royalty framework, the work done by the Royalty Review Advisory Panel, and the benefits the new framework will provide to all Albertans. One in a series... More ≫

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Outlines the key outcomes of Alberta's new royalty framework, the work done by the Royalty Review Advisory Panel, and the benefits the new framework will provide to all Albertans. One in a series of fact sheets created to provide information on the work of the Royalty Review Advisory Panel and Alberta's new royalty framework.

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Alberta's new royalty framework : improve oil sands processes and transparency

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Explains how the new royalty framework will assure Albertans that their resources are being developed in a responsible, transparent and accountable manner. One in a series of fact sheets created... More ≫

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Explains how the new royalty framework will assure Albertans that their resources are being developed in a responsible, transparent and accountable manner. One in a series of fact sheets created to provide information on the work of the Royalty Review Advisory Panel and Alberta's new royalty framework.

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Alberta's new royalty framework : changes in the global energy landscape

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The recommendations of the Royalty Review Advisory Panel reflect the fact that major changes have taken place in the global energy landscape. This fact sheet provides a brief overview of these... More ≫

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The recommendations of the Royalty Review Advisory Panel reflect the fact that major changes have taken place in the global energy landscape. This fact sheet provides a brief overview of these changes, which have implications for Alberta’s energy industry and Alberta’s royalty framework. One in a series of fact sheets created to provide information on the work of the Royalty Review Advisory Panel and Alberta's new royalty framework.

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Alberta's new royalty framework : history of royalty revenues

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Provides an overview of the development of Alberta's oil industry and what this has meant for Alberta's royalties. One in a series of fact sheets created to provide information on the work of the... More ≫

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Provides an overview of the development of Alberta's oil industry and what this has meant for Alberta's royalties. One in a series of fact sheets created to provide information on the work of the Royalty Review Advisory Panel and Alberta's new royalty framework.

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Alberta's new royalty framework : how industry costs affect royalties

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Looks at the importance of costs in determining the value Albertans receive from their resources, and how the new royalty framework will help reduce industry costs. One in a series of fact sheets... More ≫

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Looks at the importance of costs in determining the value Albertans receive from their resources, and how the new royalty framework will help reduce industry costs. One in a series of fact sheets created to provide information on the work of the Royalty Review Advisory Panel and Alberta's new royalty framework.

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Alberta's new royalty framework : implementation

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Briefly outlines the implementation schedule for the Alberta's new royalty framework. One in a series of fact sheets created to provide information on the work of the Royalty Review Advisory Panel... More ≫

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Briefly outlines the implementation schedule for the Alberta's new royalty framework. One in a series of fact sheets created to provide information on the work of the Royalty Review Advisory Panel and Alberta's new royalty framework.f

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Alberta's new royalty framework : royalties and the price on carbon

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Alberta’s new royalty framework sets out to encourage industry to bring down their costs, just as a price on carbon encourages companies to bring down their emissions. All companies will pay a... More ≫

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Alberta’s new royalty framework sets out to encourage industry to bring down their costs, just as a price on carbon encourages companies to bring down their emissions. All companies will pay a price on carbon, as detailed in the Climate Leadership Plan. The amount that any company may have to pay depends on their greenhouse gas emissions. With respect to royalties, the price on carbon will be treated as a cost. One in a series of fact sheets created to provide information on the work of the Royalty Review Advisory Panel and Alberta's new royalty framework.

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Let's talk royalties : Alberta's energy story started millions of years ago

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Provides background on the formation of Alberta's oil, natural gas and oil sands reserves. The value of Alberta’s resources is rooted in the province’s geology — a geology that goes back hundreds... More ≫

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Provides background on the formation of Alberta's oil, natural gas and oil sands reserves. The value of Alberta’s resources is rooted in the province’s geology — a geology that goes back hundreds of millions of years. Understanding the geology of Alberta’s oil, natural gas and oil sands resources, and how it contributes to cost and profitability, is important for understanding how key elements of Alberta’s royalty framework are structured and can be optimized. 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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