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Alberta's Oil Sands
URL: http://www.energy.gov.ab.ca/OurBusiness/oilsands.asp

Description:
Background about oil sands, which "are deposits of bitumen, a molasses-like viscous oil that will not flow unless heated or diluted with lighter hydrocarbons. They are contained in three major areas ... of north-eastern Alberta," Canada. Includes a FAQ, brochure, maps, updates, and links to other material about Alberta's oil sands industry. From the Government of Alberta.

LII Topics: Industries, Mining, Oil & Gas, Petroleum, Regions: Canada

Publisher:
Government of Alberta

Extra Keywords
petroleum tar sands

LII Database Information:
Record 27464 created by Jennifer English on 12/10/2008
Last modification on 12/15/2008
Published: 12/18/2008  
Funding agency: California State Library
LII Item ID: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/27464

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