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The following list of organizations and their websites are provided as a resource for Alberta Department of Energy (DOE) web site visitors. In general, DOE aims to provide links to web sites that primarily serve educational, research or public information needs. Please note: DOE is not responsible for the content or operation of third-party Web sites or electronic services reached by virtue of links from its portal.
| Associations |
| There are numerous associations and organizations throughout Alberta, Canada, and the world, which may be of interest to you for further information on coal, minerals, electricity, natural gas, oil, oil sands, and other energy sector information. |
| Alberta Association of Surface Land Agents |
| The Alberta Association of Surface Land Agents (AASLA) is an association of people involved in all aspects of surface land acquisition in various industries. |
| Alberta Cattle Commission |
| The ABP is a product of far-sighted industry cooperation. It was established in 1969 at the request of five widely diverse farm groups (the Alberta Cattle Breeders Association, Alberta Dairymen’s Association, Alberta Federation of Agriculture, Farmers Union of Alberta and the Western Stock Growers’ Association. |
| Alberta Chamber of Resources |
| The Alberta Chamber of Resources continues to expand the collaborative efforts within Alberta’s resource industries. ACR’s hallmark is to offer solutions and seek balance to ensure the orderly development of Canadian resources. This is the theme for the Chamber’s future—to stand up and represent the voice of our members in a powerful and credible way. |
| Alberta Industrial Heartland Association |
| In September 1999, the four Heartland municipal partners, Strathcona County, City of Fort Saskatchewan, Sturgeon County and Lamont County, in consultation with consultants, undertook the challenge to ensure future growth in the region occurred in a coordinated and responsible manner. Input is actively being solicited from residents, industry and business into the development of Complementary Area Structure Plans (CASP). |
| Canadian Association of Geophysical Contractors (CAGC) |
| CAGC works pro-actively to develop and maintain a business environment in which the geophysical and support industries can earn a fair rate of return on invested capital and provide new employment opportunities for Canadians. |
| Canadian Association of Oil well Drilling Contractors (CAODC) |
| The Canadian Association of Oilwell Drilling Contractors is an active trade association representing drilling and service rig contractors throughout Canada. As of July 2004, the Association membership includes 42 drilling contractors, 61 service rig contractors and 111 associate members. |
| Canadian Association of Petroleum Land Administration (CAPLA) |
| The Canadian Association of Petroleum Land Administration "CAPLA" was incorporated in November of 1993. CAPLA serves individuals and organizations involved in petroleum land administration. The majority of our membership is comprised of Mineral and Surface Administrators, Contract Analysts, Supervisors, Landmen, Land Managers and Land Assistants. |
| Canadian Association of Petroleum Landmen (CAPL) |
| The Canadian Association of Petroleum Landmen or CAPL is a professional organization for people involved in all aspects of petroleum land management. The CAPL membership includes individuals responsible for the acquisition, administration and disposition of mineral and/or surface rights for petroleum exploration and production companies, as well as related service and financial companies in the energy industry. |
| Canadian Association of Petroleum Producers (CAPP) |
| CAPP’s mission is to enhance the economic well-being and sustainability of the Canadian upstream petroleum industry in a socially, environmentally and technically responsible manner. Working closely with our members, governments, communities and stakeholders, CAPP analyzes key oil and gas issues and represents member interests nationally in 12 of Canada's 13 provinces and territories. |
| Canadian Association of Petroleum Production Accounting (CAPPA) |
| A primary goal of CAPPA is to provide its members with information relevant to new regulations and developments on a regular and timely basis through meetings, seminars, regulatory agencies and other industry associations, and to provide input and feedback on issues and developments that impact production accountants. |
| Canadian Energy Pipeline Association (CEPA) |
| The Canadian Energy Pipeline Association (CEPA) represents Canada's transmission pipeline companies. Our members are world leaders in providing safe reliable long-distance energy transportation. Transmission pipelines transport nearly all of Canada's daily crude oil and natural gas production from producing regions to markets throughout Canada and the United States. |
| Farmers' Advocate |
| The Farmers' Advocate and assistants are available for public information meetings on subjects such as surface rights, seismic activity, mineral leasing, trespass and other topics that may be of concern to the agricultural community. |
| Freehold Owners Association |
| The Freehold Owners Association was organized in October of 1999, in an attempt to level the playing field between freeholders and the oil and gas companies that lease their oil and gas interests. FHOA is a federally-incorporated, not-for-profit corporation currently registered to operate in Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba. |
| International Right of Way Association |
| Since its inception as a not-for-profit association in 1934, the International Right of Way Association has united the efforts of its members toward individual development, improved service to employers and the public, and advancement in the body of knowledge related to the professional tasks of its members. |
| Small Explorers and Producers Association of Canada (SEPAC) |
| SEPAC was formed in 1986 to represent the unique interests of emerging oil companies to the public, governments and other sectors of the oil and gas industry. |
| Coal Association of Canada (CAC) |
| The Coal Association of Canada, headquartered in Calgary, Alberta, represents companies engaged in the exploration, development, use and transportation of coal. Its members include major coal producers and coal-using utilities, the railroads and ports that ship coal, and industry suppliers of goods and services. |
| Educational and Research |
| There are numerous organizations throughout Alberta, Canada, and the world, which offer information for educational and research purposes on coal, minerals, electricity, natural gas, oil, oil sands, and other energy sector information. |
| Alberta Research Council (ARC ) |
| ARC will perform applied research and development for you on a contract basis. Or co-venture with you to develop new technologies, earning a return on investment from the commercialization of products and processes. We provide access to world-class resources at facilities in western Canada, and a team drawn from six hundred experienced scientists, researchers and business experts will focus on meeting your business needs. |
| Alberta Tomorrow |
| "Securing Tomorrow's Prosperity" [STP] is an economic strategy to achieve an economy capable of constantly innovating and creating higher value jobs, goods and services that will sustain our prosperity and quality of life and benefit all Albertans. |
| Inside Education |
| Inside Education provides fantastic learning tools, professional development opportunities, interactive field trips and presentations, and more! |
| U of A Department of Renewable Resources |
| The University of Alberta’s Department of Renewable Resources is focused on understanding and managing landscapes and the associated resources. We have strong connections with land and natural resource managers, and are active partners in numerous research networks and organizations. The department offers BSc programs in Environmental and Conservation Sciences, Forestry, and Forest Business Management. Check out our website for information on our research and graduate program. |
| U of A Department of Rural Economy |
| Rural Economy faculty and students pursue excellence in socio-economic research and teaching. A unique group of applied economists and sociologists in the University of Alberta’s Department of Rural Economy work on agriculture, forestry and issues of the environment. Faculty and students are involved in cutting-edge research on the socio-economic aspects of managing natural resources. The research is interdisciplinary and involves collaborative efforts among natural and social scientists. |
| U of C Miistakis Institute |
| The Miistakis Institute for the Rockies was founded in 1995 to build bridges between people, their perceptions and their information about this landscape. Miistakis is a non-profit corporation affiliated with the University of Calgary that undertakes and supports pure and applied research respecting the ecosystems of the Rocky Mountains and surrounding regions. |
| Government |
| There are numerous government organizations throughout Alberta, Canada, and the world, which offer regulatory and other pertinent information on coal, minerals, electricity, natural gas, oil, oil sands, and other energy sector information. |
| Alberta Land Titles Page |
| Alberta's rich soil and picturesque recreation areas are two of the province's most valuable resources. To ensure that these resources continue to be owned and enjoyed by Albertans and other Canadians, the Agricultural and Recreational Land Ownership Act and Regulations were passed. |
