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Oil sands legislation and policies

Alberta's oil sands are the fourth-largest proven crude oil reserve in the world. This section guides their development.

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Introduction

Alberta's oil sands are the fourth-largest proven crude oil reserves in the world. For potential developers and producers that are new to the development of oil sands in Alberta, the Introduction to Oil Sands Regulatory Processes outlines the regulatory processes that are involved to acquire an agreement from the Crown, start the development process and follow the agreement to the payment of crown royalties.

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Contact

Connect with Oil Sands, Coal and Mineral Operations:

Hours: 8:15 am to 4:30 pm (open Monday to Friday, closed statutory holidays)

Email:
Oil Sands Royalty Project Applications and Compliance [email protected]
Oil Sands Royalty Administration [email protected]
Oil Sands Royalty Information Management [email protected]
Oil Sands Tenure [email protected]

Mailing Address:
Alberta Energy and Minerals
Oil Sands, Coal and Mineral Operations
6th floor, Petroleum Plaza, North Tower
9945 108 Street
Edmonton Alberta  T5K 2G6

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