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 (2006)
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 
Crude oil is a naturally occurring substance found trapped in certain rocks below the earth's crust. It is a dark, sticky liquid that is classed as a hydrocarbon. Learn more about oil with this fact sheet.

Facts on Water 
How does the oil industry use water.

Facts On 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.

Publications

North American Oil Reserves 2007 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.

CO2 Approved Projects 
Name and location of projects engaged in Alberta’s CO2 Projects Royalty Credit Program. This program encourages the use of CO2 to expand production of Alberta’s oil and gas resources while reducing greenhouse gas emissions.