Legislation and Policies
Acts and Regulations
Acts and regulations that affect the oil sands industry can be found here, with links to the official Alberta Queen's Printer website, where each complete document can be found.
Read moreInformation Letters
Information Letters are issued periodically by the Department of Energy to advise industry clients of changes in policy and pricing and to communicate changes to legislation and business rules.
Read moreInformation Bulletins
The purpose of an Information Bulletin is to notify industry regarding items such as proposed changes to legislation, regulations or operating procedures with the intent of soliciting feedback; new programs or changes to existing programs, projects, services, strategies or organizational structures; and industry participation in department initiatives.
Read moreDeclaration of Oil Sands Areas
This page provides information regarding the official declaration of the three oil sands areas in Alberta.
Read moreGas Over Bitumen
Gas over bitumen is an issue unique to Alberta's bitumen producing regions. Bitumen and natural gas rights can be leased separately, resulting in a need for technical and regulatory solutions to maximize the recovery potential and minimize cost. Visit this page for information on how these challenges are being met.
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