Oil Publications and Maps

This section contains publications relating to Oil that Alberta Energy has produced. Most of the crude oil produced in Alberta is exported to the rest of Canada or the United States. Of the production that remains in the province, most is converted into transportation fuels at refineries in Alberta.

Reports

Schedule "A" (The "S" portion of the oil royalty formula, effective January 1, 1993)
This report supplies the "S" basic royalty in cubic meters that is used in the appropriate royalty formula based on the vintage (old, new or Third Tier) and density (Heavy or Non-heavy) of the well. The report divides production volumes into ranges of 500 and each range is further divided into sections of 20 pages.
0-499.9 500-999.9 1000 - 1499.9 1500-2000

Western Canada Drilling Cycle Optimization
A study undertaken to examine and provide actionable recommendations that assist optimisation of the industry cycle on seismic and drilling activities in Western Canada.

Oil and Gas Fiscal Regimes of the Western Canadian Provinces and Territories
This report summarizes the petroleum fiscal regimes for the Western Canadian provinces and territories. [last updated January 2008]

Fact Sheets

These documents provide information about the Oil industry in Alberta. If you have further questions, see the Frequently Asked Questions portion of our site.

Talk About Oil Prices
Oil prices are determined by supply and demand, with this fact sheet includes information about OPEC.

Facts on Water
How does the oil industry use water.

Talk About Gasoline
Gasoline prices are determined in the competitive marketplace by the forces of supply and demand, which vary between regions, cities and neighbourhoods. Alberta has, on average, the lowest price for gasoline in Canada. 

Facts on Water and the Oil Patch
Water is used for the recovery of oil in various ways. The choice between non-saline and saline water for oilfield injection is based upon a number of factors.

Talk About Upgrading and Refining
This fact sheet examines refining capacity in Alberta and upgrader projects currently scheduled or undergoing construction.

Talk about Royalties
Royalties help fund important programs like health, education and infrastructure. They ensure that Albertans receive a portion of the benefits arising from the development of the province’s energy resources. This fact sheet explains what royalties are and how they are calculated.

Publications

North American Oil Reserves Brochure [last updated June 2008]

Alberta's Oil and Gas Tenure Brochure
The information contained in this publication is of an explanatory nature, and is intended to provide an overview of Alberta's petroleum and natural gas land tenure system. [April 2003]

Alberta's Energy Industry - Overview and Economic Impact
Oil Sands and Conventional Oil, Natural Gas, Petrochemicals, Minerals, Electricity, Energy Sector Highlights and Economic Impact and Hydrocarbon Resources. [2008]

Presentations

The Alberta Oil Sands, A World of Opportunity (2008)
(approximately 18 minutes)

Maps

Oil Deposits
Map of major Alberta conventional oil deposits.

Oil Reserves Map
Location of Alberta conventional oil and oil sands deposits.

Oil Pipelines Map
Location of Alberta oil pipelines.