Publications

Operating ground rule guidance bulletin

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This information is intended to provide assistance and further clarification to timber disposition holders in differentiation between Harvest Road and Access Road AOP road types for correct ... More ≫

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This information is intended to provide assistance and further clarification to timber disposition holders in differentiation between Harvest Road and Access Road AOP road types for correct delineation and submission in operational planning. This contains information that is supplemental to the content found in the Alberta Timber Harvest Planning and Operating Ground Rules 2023 (Provincial OGR) or in subsequent versions of that document.

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Public offering of Crown petroleum and natural gas rights : average price/ha - Plains, Northern and Foothills area

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Statistics related to the public offering and sale of Crown petroleum and natural gas rights, such as bonuses, hectares sold, and average price per hectare. The file containing statistics for the ... More ≫

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Statistics related to the public offering and sale of Crown petroleum and natural gas rights, such as bonuses, hectares sold, and average price per hectare. The file containing statistics for the current year is updated every two weeks.

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Annual report land use changes in Alberta

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Through regional plans under the Land Use Framework, Agriculture and Forestry is committed to monitor loss of agricultural land through fragmentation and conversion, and report on an annual basis. ... More ≫

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Through regional plans under the Land Use Framework, Agriculture and Forestry is committed to monitor loss of agricultural land through fragmentation and conversion, and report on an annual basis. Statistics on land use class are provided for Alberta as a whole and for each of the Land Use Framework regions. These reports are used when assessing future needs for policies to preserve and protect agricultural land in Alberta.

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ACO bulletin

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The ACO Bulletin is a quarterly newsletter providing updates on the work of the Aboriginal Consultation Office. It is meant to serve as a communication tool with First Nations, Metis Settlements, ... More ≫

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The ACO Bulletin is a quarterly newsletter providing updates on the work of the Aboriginal Consultation Office. It is meant to serve as a communication tool with First Nations, Metis Settlements, industry groups and other stakeholders interested in keeping updated on the work of the ACO.

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Bitumen Valuation Methodology (BVM) components

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This report provides the information used to calculate the bitumen value under the Bitumen Valuation Methodology (Ministerial) Regulation.

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Facility and meter station ties and royalty trigger factors [2023 to current]

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Facility royalty trigger factors and meter station ties – post registry production.

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Monthly reference price calculations [2023]

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The Alberta natural gas reference price is a monthly weighted average field price of all Alberta gas sales, as determined by the Alberta Department of Energy through a survey of actual sales ... More ≫

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The Alberta natural gas reference price is a monthly weighted average field price of all Alberta gas sales, as determined by the Alberta Department of Energy through a survey of actual sales transactions. This price is used for royalty purposes.

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Mineral rights information bulletin

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The Mineral Rights information bulletins highlight proposed changes to legislation, regulations or operating procedures.

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Alberta greenhouse gas quantification methodologies. Version 2

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Quantification methodologies for emissions, production and other reported data are prescribed for facilities that are subject to the Technology Innovation and Emissions Reduction Regulation and ... More ≫

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Quantification methodologies for emissions, production and other reported data are prescribed for facilities that are subject to the Technology Innovation and Emissions Reduction Regulation and the Specified Gas Reporting Regulation, to ensure accuracy and consistency across all facilities and sectors.

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Frequently asked questions : designated industrial requisition credit for uncollectable designated industrial property tax requisition

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The guideline is to assist municipalities in applying for the Provincial Education Requisition Credit for uncollectable education property taxes on oil and gas properties and for the Designated ... More ≫

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The guideline is to assist municipalities in applying for the Provincial Education Requisition Credit for uncollectable education property taxes on oil and gas properties and for the Designated Industrial Requisition Credit for any uncollectable Designated Industrial property tax requisition. The two programs were established to assist municipalities where taxes related to requisitioned amounts cannot be collected from property owners.

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Oil sands monthly royalty rates information [2021 to current]

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Monthly royalty rates, including pre-payout gross revenue royalty percentage, post-payout gross revenue royalty percentage, post-payout net royalty percentage factor and WTI prices.

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Coniferous lumber, pulp and roundwood product rates [2023]

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Monthly notice of the general rate of timber dues for timber that is used to make lumber, pulp or roundwood products, including the portion of dues collected by the Forest Resource Improvement ... More ≫

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Monthly notice of the general rate of timber dues for timber that is used to make lumber, pulp or roundwood products, including the portion of dues collected by the Forest Resource Improvement Association of Alberta. Timber dues and other fees associated with timber dispositions are collected by the province to ensure that Albertans receive fair compensation for the use of publicly-owned forest resources. The timber dues rates applied are based on current market and financial conditions are can be found in Table 1 of the Timber Dues Ministerial Order. NOTE: previously issued under the title General Rates of Timber.

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Operational plans spatial digital data submissions directive

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The purpose of this directive is to clearly outline the standards for submission of General Development Plan (GDP), Annual Operating Plans (AOP) and Reforestation Program (RFR) to Alberta.

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Standards for spatial digital data submissions directive

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The purpose of this directive is to establish the spatial data submission standards and specifications for submissions to Alberta, for timely and effective decision-making and approvals.

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Monthly LTBR and return allowance rate

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Monthly update of the long-term bond rate and the monthly return allowance rate.

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Alberta petroleum royalty guidelines : principles and procedures

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Describes the principles involved in assessing, levying and collecting Alberta's Crown royalty share of crude oil produced from lands under a Crown lease agreement. Also describes the procedures ... More ≫

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Describes the principles involved in assessing, levying and collecting Alberta's Crown royalty share of crude oil produced from lands under a Crown lease agreement. Also describes the procedures for carrying out the assessment, levy, and collection of royalty.

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Gas royalty operations information bulletin [2023]

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Gas royalty operations information bulletins highlight proposed changes to legislation, regulations or operating procedures. These bulletins are published on a monthly basis and provide industry ... More ≫

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Gas royalty operations information bulletins highlight proposed changes to legislation, regulations or operating procedures. These bulletins are published on a monthly basis and provide industry clients with updated information regarding reporting requirements for the determination of natural gas royalty.

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Water shortage management stages

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The Government of Alberta ensures the quality and quantity of Alberta's water resources under the Water Act, which supports and promotes the conservation and management of water. During times of ... More ≫

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The Government of Alberta ensures the quality and quantity of Alberta's water resources under the Water Act, which supports and promotes the conservation and management of water. During times of drought and water shortage, it may be necessary for the government to take management action to protect the aquatic environment and integrity of the water management system. This fact sheet defines the five stages of water management and the potential management actions in each of those stages.

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Ground source heat exchange systems in Alberta

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Ground source heat exchange systems, or geo-exchange systems, take heat from the ground in winter (for heating) and transfer heat back into the ground in summer (for cooling). This fact sheet ... More ≫

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Ground source heat exchange systems, or geo-exchange systems, take heat from the ground in winter (for heating) and transfer heat back into the ground in summer (for cooling). This fact sheet outlines the approvals required and the standards to be met for contractors drilling vertical closed-loop ground source heat exchange wells.

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Conventional oil and gas sector : TIER fact sheet

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As of January 1, 2020, the Technology Innovation and Emissions Reduction automatically applies to facilities that emit 100,000 tonnes or more of carbon dioxide equivalent greenhouse gases. Oil and ... More ≫

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As of January 1, 2020, the Technology Innovation and Emissions Reduction automatically applies to facilities that emit 100,000 tonnes or more of carbon dioxide equivalent greenhouse gases. Oil and gas facilities under this threshold have the option to voluntarily become a regulated facility under TIER by becoming an aggregate facility. This fact sheet provides an overview of the benefits of being regulated, how to become a regulated facility, reduction requirements, and associated costs of being a regulated facility.

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