Published 1995
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Canada's oil sands industry: Yesterday, today, and tomorrow
Description
The discovery and the development of the Athabasca oil sands were reviewed in detail. Background was provided to show when the oil sands became a feasible resource for development. Key events were noted on a time line from the discovery of the oil sands to 1994. The state of industrial development at the time of writing was discussed with respect to operators and infrastructure. Plans for future development were outlined with estimates of potential benefits. A glossary of oil sands terms was provided
Availability note (English)
Available from the Alberta Chamber of Resources, Suite 1410 Oxford Tower, 10235-101 St., Edmonton, Alta., T5J 3G1.Additional details
Publishing Information
- ISBN
- 1-896532-06-3
- Imprint Pagination
- 19 p.
INIS
- Country of Publication
- Canada
- Country of Input or Organization
- Canada
- INIS RN
- 27020360
- Subject category
- S04: OIL SHALES AND TAR SANDS;
- Resource subtype / Literary indicator
- Non-conventional Literature
- Descriptors DEI
- ALBERTA; ATHABASCA DEPOSIT; CANADA; ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT; ENERGY SOURCE DEVELOPMENT; HISTORICAL ASPECTS; OIL SANDS; POLITICAL ASPECTS; RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT; SOCIO-ECONOMIC FACTORS
- Descriptors DEC
- BITUMINOUS MATERIALS; CARBONACEOUS MATERIALS; DEVELOPED COUNTRIES; GEOLOGIC DEPOSITS; MATERIALS; NORTH AMERICA; OIL SAND DEPOSITS; SAND
Optional Information
- Notes
- At head of title: Appendix F, Background.