Published 1995 | Version v1
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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.