Frequently Asked Questions

Aboriginal Relations FAQs

Who owns the mineral rights in Alberta? Who holds the minerals rights under Indian Reserves? I have concerns about trapping issues – who do I talk to? How can I find out what companies are working around my area?

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Bioenergy FAQs

Biofuels are an important renewable energy resource.  Learn answers to common qestions about Ethanol, biodiesel and biogas in Alberta. Read more

Coal FAQs

Looking for information on coal and how Alberta Energy manages this resource? This section provides you with quick answers to commonly asked questions related to both the industry and the resource of coal in Alberta. Read more

Electricity FAQs

Looking for information on electricity and how the electricity market works? This section provides you with quick answers to commonly asked questions related to electricity and the electricity market in Alberta. Read more

Minerals FAQs

Looking for information on minerals and mining in Alberta? This section provides you with quick answers to commonly asked questions related to minerals and mining in Alberta. Read more

Natural Gas Frequently Asked Questions

Looking for information on how natural gas is produced and regulated? Need more clarification on the natural gas rebate program created to offset high gas costs in the winter season? Searching for more information on your retailer options in Alberta? This section provides answers to frequently asked questions. Read more

Oil FAQs

What is flaring? Does crude oil production have environmental consequences? This section provides you with quick and easy answers to commonly asked questions related to oil. Read more

Oil Sands FAQs

How much of the oil sands area is being developed? Does oil sands 'mining' affect the environment? This section provides you with quick and easy answers to commonly asked questions related to oil sands. Read more

Petrochemicals FAQs

What are some derivatives of natural gas liquids, and what products are they used to make? This section provides you with quick and easy answers to commonly asked questions related to petrochemicals. Read more

Land Access FAQs

This section provides you with quick and easy answers to commonly asked questions related to resource land access. Read more

Tenure FAQs

This section provides you with quick and easy answers to commonly asked questions related to tenure. Read more
Last reviewed/revised: 2007-08-15