The powerful image of a drilling rig on the prairie is a critical part of Alberta’s past, present and future. The conventional oil sector has been a perennial driver of the Alberta economy for more than 50 years, and the Oil Development Business Unit has its sights set on ensuring that this valuable resource sees another 50 years of contribution to our province. The Conventional Oil Business Unit promotes and encourages exploration and development of reserves, calculates and collects royalties from producers and markets Crown’s share of crude oil production through private sector marketing agents.

Oil Development Business Unit

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